Giant List of Resources for Authors
Let’s face it. It’s so easy to get overwhelmed with writing in general, but when it comes to finding the perfect editors, cover designers, and formatting experts, we get bogged down in the whole ‘where do I even start?’ mind frame.
So, one of the reasons I decided to rebrand Squeezed Too Thin this spring from just a general mental health blog to a author-specific one is because I realized I’m not the only author exhausted from trying to do everything. I watched author after author leave the community, giving up writing and publishing altogether because it was costing too many spoons, and there weren’t any resources out there to help keep them on the right path. And since I don’t believe writing is a zero sum game where if a reader buys a book from Author A, that’s one less reader who will buy a book from me, I wanted to do what I could to help keep my fellow indie and trad authors sane.
This list is by no means exhaustive. I’ll be updating it as often as possible.
Graphics and Cover Design
Robin Ludwig Design Inc.
Robin Johnson
General fiction, nonspecific
Custom ebook design is $99.00 plus stock. Premade designs are $69.00.
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Obsessed by Books Designs
Maria Lazarou
All genres
Ebook covers start at £50, Book trailers £50
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CyberWitch Press
Heather Adkins
UF, PNR, Dystopian, Romance
Cover art from $250
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Sensual Graphic Design
KL Donn
Specialize in romance, but have and will work with any genre.
Starting at $100 for cover design
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Bridgwater News (originally Sylv.net)
Sylv
Any genre
Social Media Teasers from £21.00, Book trailers £75,
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ReginaWamba.com
Regina Wamba
Romance and fantasy
Prices vary from25 for non exclusive images all the way up to 700+ for images and design work.
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By Definition
Danielle Fine
Any Speculative fiction. No Westerns, military, religious, or non-fiction
Cover design $200
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Masque of the Red Pen
Silla Webb
All genres
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Vanilla Lilly Designs
Kristie
Romance
Ebook covers start at $60
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Phycel Designs
Rene Folsom
All genres, both fiction and non-fiction. Children’s illustration is the only thing I haven’t dabbled in yet.
Custom ebook covers starting at $120. Premade covers start at $60.
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Y’all. That Graphic.
Kate Farlow
I mainly work in romance (all sub-genres) but am always open to trying new things for my clients
Single graphics start at $7 and bundles of 4 start at $25
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KP Edits
Michelle Areaux
Romance, fantasy, paranormal, contemporary. I also create synopsis for authors to use on the back of their books or used in query letters, create video trailers and graphics. I work with Kingston Publishing so other authors can get reviews from Kingston authors on my Fiver page.
$50 for basic editing, $10 for synopsis, $20 for video trailers
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Forever Write PR
Aubree Valentine
Romance
PR events start at $50
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Cover Me Darling
Marisa Wesley
Any and all genres.
Premades starting at $75, custom covers starting at $195
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Images for Authors
Elle Thorpe
Romance. Flatlay photography and cover insertion
Flatlay photography is 3 images for $15. Premade covers from $70 with group discount.
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She Who Breathes Reads – Custom Book Media
Sarah Norris
Any and all romance
Images starting at $10, packages and discounts available
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Ravenwill Designs
AC Williams
All genres
Ebook covers start at $35
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Formatting & Design by Jaye
Jaye Cox
Any genre
Most formatting is under 100 USD and covers at the moment are free, but will go up to $50.
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Sleeping Cat Books
Sarah Holroyd
All genres
Rate depends on the project
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Alareon Media LLC
Susan Elizabeth Williams, Managing Editor
Any. I and everyone at Alareon LOVE books.
Blurbs at $25, editing, $1.50 per page for line editing, consistency, and grammar (content); we will quote the remaining services when asked.
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River Designs
Patricia Hinojosa
I work with any genre.
5 Teasers $45 dlls. 10 teasers $85 dlls. Teaser trailer $25 dlls. Full length trailer $75 dlls (include videos/photos/music) and Unlimited graphics designs
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Sly Fox Cover Designs
Lauren Dawes
Contemporary romance, UF. For exclusive previews of new covers, join my Facebook group.
Pre-made e-book covers from $50, customs start at $120 for e-book only.
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Clover Cover Designs (premades)/EC Designs (Custom)
Elle Christensen
All romance
Full wrap – $125+, Audio – $75+, Graphics packages – $25+
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Marketing
Robin Ludwig Design Inc.
Robin Johnson
General fiction, nonspecific
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Masque of the Red Pen
Silla Webb
All Genres
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KP Edits
Michelle Areaux
Romance, fantasy, paranormal, contemporary. I also create synopsis for authors to use on the back of their books or used in query letters, create video trailers and graphics. I work with Kingston Publishing so other authors can get reviews from Kingston authors on my Fiver page.
$50 for basic editing, $10 for synopsis, $20 for video trailers
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Forever Write PR
Aubree Valentine
Romance
PR events start at $50
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Cover Me Darling
Marisa Wesley
Any and all genres.
Premades starting at $75, custom covers starting at $195
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Web Design
CyberWitch Press
Heather Adkins
UF, PNR, Dystopian, Romance
Web design from $250
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Bridgwater News (originally Sylv.net)
Sylv
Any genre
Webdesign from £500
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Masque of the Red Pen
Silla Webb
All genres
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Ravenwill Designs
AC Williams
All genres
Ebook covers start at $35
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Alareon Media LLC
Susan Elizabeth Williams, Managing Editor
Any. I and everyone at Alareon LOVE books.
Blurbs at $25, editing, $1.50 per page for line editing, consistency, and grammar (content); we will quote the remaining services when asked.
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Blurbs
Margo’s Blurb Doctoring Service
Margo Bond Collins
$40 per blurb
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Full Bloom Editorial
Courtney Lynn Rose
We currently do not work with poetry of Children’s books. Blurb writing and synopsis writing. We will begin offering formatting in 2020.
Proofing reading starts at $245 (50k novel); Copyediting starts at $385 (50k novel); Content editing starts at $525 (50k novel); Developmental editing and works under 50k are priced at time of contract. All editing prices cover two passes through the manuscript.
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Three Point Author Services
Breann Green
We have multiple editors and edit all genres. Copywriting for blurbs and ads
Base pricing for editing is from .005 cents per word up to .009, higher for multiple rounds and development. We also offer package pricing and referral discounts.
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Alareon Media LLC
Susan Elizabeth Williams, Managing Editor
Any. I and everyone at Alareon LOVE books.
Blurbs at $25, editing, $1.50 per page for line editing, consistency, and grammar (content); we will quote the remaining services when asked.
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Ad Management
CyberWitch Press
Heather Adkins
UF, PNR, Dystopian, Romance
Facebook ad management from $350
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Three Point Author Services
Breann Green
We have multiple editors and edit all genres. Copywriting for blurbs and ads
Base pricing for editing is from .005 cents per word up to .009, higher for multiple rounds and development. We also offer package pricing and referral discounts.
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Editing (Content, Developmental, Copy, Proofreading)
Finishing Touch Editing
Lia Fairchild
Romance and any subgenre, mystery, thriller, women’s fiction
.006 per word for copy, .005 per word for content, and .0025 for final proof.
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Jinxie’s World
Jinxie Gervasio
copy editing, proofreading
ParaRom, Romance, UF, SFF, Historical Romance, or anything really
Line/Copy edits run $35/hr
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Crystal Waldele PA
Crystal Waldele
preferred – pnr, uf, romance, YA, NA, biographies, historical not interested – westerns, horror, erotica, sci fi, or high fantasy.
Proofreading starts @ $45
$50 for 10 hours used as needed for Personal Assistant, $100 for 20 hours.
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Bridgwater News (originally Sylv.net)
Sylv
Any genre
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Proofingstyle
Marla Selkow Esposito
All genres
.003 per word for proofreading, .004 for copy editing
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Obsessed by Books Designs
Maria Lazarou
All genres
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Lawrence Editing
Emily A. Lawrence
All genres
Between $0.004 per word and $0.006 per word.
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By Definition
Danielle Fine
Any Speculative fiction. No Westerns, military, religious, or non-fiction
Cover design $200
Line editing $1.50pp. Dev editing $2.50pp.
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Edit for Content
Samantha Shawhan
All genres but religion and poetry
Beta $.003 per word, proofing is $.005/word, copy is $.006/word, line is $.007/word. Developmental edits available on request, price to be determined.
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Nicole Zoltack
Nicole Zoltack
All genres, with most experience in speculative genres and all kinds of romance
Proofreading $3/per 1k and editing starts at $8/per 1k
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Masque of the Red Pen
Silla Webb
All genres
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Wallflower Edits
Stephie Walls
Prefer fiction-Romance (all romance genres including paranormal and erotica), Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Psychological, Suspense, etc.
Prices start at $0.0025/word for proofreading. Editing ranges from $0.0045-$0.0085/word, depending on line/copy, content, developmental.
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Telltail Editing
Sara Burgess
Accepts any genre, but specializes in romance
.003 for proofreading; .005 for copy/line editing; .007 for developmental editing
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iScream Proofreading Services
Rosa Sharon
Romance
$0.001 per word (To schedule, fill out this form: http://bit.ly/2W6iEvk)
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Excellence in Editing
Gina Ardito
All genres accepted, including non-fiction. No Poetry
Pricing based on client’s individual needs, starting at $2.00 per page.
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JL Editing Services
Joanne Lui
RomCom, Romance, Sci-Fi, prefer not to do super steamy romance
.003/word proofreading, .006/word copy editing, .007/word content editing with a first-time client discount
KP Edits
Michelle Areaux
Romance, fantasy, paranormal, contemporary. I also create synopsis for authors to use on the back of their books or used in query letters, create video trailers and graphics. I work with Kingston Publishing so other authors can get reviews from Kingston authors on my Fiver page.
$50 for basic editing, $10 for synopsis, $20 for video trailers
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Full Bloom Editorial
Courtney Lynn Rose
We currently do not work with poetry of Children’s books. Blurb writing and synopsis writing. We will begin offering formatting in 2020.
Proofing reading starts at $245 (50k novel); Copyediting starts at $385 (50k novel); Content editing starts at $525 (50k novel); Developmental editing and works under 50k are priced at time of contract. All editing prices cover two passes through the manuscript.
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Horus Proofreading
Angel Nyx
I prefer all sub-genres of romance but I am willing to proofread any genre.
I charge $15 for every 10k words
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Three Point Author Services
Breann Green
We have multiple editors and edit all genres. Copywriting for blurbs and ads
Base pricing for editing is from .005 cents per word up to .009, higher for multiple rounds and development. We also offer package pricing and referral discounts.
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Ravenwill Designs
AC Williams
All genres
Ebook covers start at $35
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Librum Artis Editorial Services
Kiezha Ferrell
Welcoming all genres
Copy editing begins at .008 per word; per word cost is based on evaluated manuscript and service selected
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Rogue Readers, LLC
Melissa Rivera
MC Romance, Paranormal Romance, Military Romance. Please no Historical Romance or as Sci-Fi. 150 non-published authors. 350 published authors.
80k or less words, flat rate
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Sleeping Cat Books
Sarah Holroyd
All genres
Rate depends on the project
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The Word Whisperer
Tami Stark
All genres welcome. Author Coaching & Audiobook Editing. USA Today Bestselling Author – 30+ years editing experience and NYT solo bestsellers on the client list.
$8 per 100 words full developmental edit
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Alareon Media LLC
Susan Elizabeth Williams, Managing Editor
Any. I and everyone at Alareon LOVE books.
Blurbs at $25, editing, $1.50 per page for line editing, consistency, and grammar (content); we will quote the remaining services when asked.
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Margaret Bates Plot Doctor
Margaret Bates
Any subgenres of romance, YA, NA, and urban fantasy. Sensitivity reading for bipolar disorder and autism; creation of detailed plot outline and worldbuilding.
Proofreading starts at $150 up to full 100k+ book development edits for $600
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More Than Words Proofreading Services
Lisa Edward
Any and all welcome
$0.003 per word
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Dot and Dash LLC
Erin Servais
Romance, women’s fiction, and YA are my specialties. I do not edit horror. Author Coaching
Editing starts at 1 cent per word. Coaching is generally $67 per week.
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BF Professional Services
Becky Fuller
All genres welcome. YA Fantasy and Romance preferred.
Copy editing typically runs $.007/word. Personal assistant fees are typically $20/hour. Costs negotiated based on individual projects and specific author needs.
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Formatting
Bridgwater News (originally Sylv.net)
Sylv
Any genre
ebook Formatting £150, Print book formatting £350
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Sensual Graphic Design
KL Donn
Specialize in romance, but have and will work with any genre.
Starting at $60 for cover design
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Jinxie’s World
Jinxie Gervasio
copy editing, proofreading
ParaRom, Romance, UF, SFF, Historical Romance, or anything really
Line/Copy edits run $35/hr
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Turbo Kitten Industries
Catherine Banks
All genres
Basic ebook and paperback formatting start at $25
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Phycel Designs
Rene Folsom
All genres, both fiction and non-fiction. Children’s illustration is the only thing I haven’t dabbled in yet.
Basic formatting starts at $30.
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Cover Me Darling
Marisa Wesley
Any and all genres.
Premades starting at $75, custom covers starting at $195
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Horus Proofreading
Angel Nyx
I prefer all sub-genres of romance but I am willing to proofread any genre.
I charge $15 for every 10k words
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Three Point Author Services
Breann Green
We have multiple editors and edit all genres. Copywriting for blurbs and ads
Base pricing for editing is from .005 cents per word up to .009, higher for multiple rounds and development. We also offer package pricing and referral discounts.
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Ravenwill Designs
AC Williams
All genres
Ebook covers start at $35
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Formatting & Design by Jaye
Jaye Cox
Any genre
Most formatting is under 100 USD and covers at the moment are free, but will go up to $50.
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Formats by Vicki
Vicki Fryer
Am good with all genres
Starts at £20 for formatting. Assistant work is arranged depending on what is required
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Sleeping Cat Books
Sarah Holroyd
All genres
Rate depends on the project
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Alareon Media LLC
Susan Elizabeth Williams, Managing Editor
Any. I and everyone at Alareon LOVE books.
Blurbs at $25, editing, $1.50 per page for line editing, consistency, and grammar (content); we will quote the remaining services when asked.
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Personal Assistant
Crystal Waldele PA
Crystal Waldele
preferred – pnr, uf, romance, YA, NA, biographies, historical not interested – westerns, horror, erotica, sci fi, or high fantasy.
$50 for 10 hours used as needed for Personal Assistant, $100 for 20 hours.
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Bridgwater News (originally Sylv.net)
Sylv
Any genre
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Edit for Content
Samantha Shawhan
Any genre
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Forever Write PR
Aubree Valentine
Romance
PR events start at $50
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Masque of the Red Pen
Silla Webb
All genres
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Formats by Vicki
Vicki Fryer
Am good with all genres
Starts at £20 for formatting. Assistant work is arranged depending on what is required
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Alareon Media LLC
Susan Elizabeth Williams, Managing Editor
Any. I and everyone at Alareon LOVE books.
Blurbs at $25, editing, $1.50 per page for line editing, consistency, and grammar (content); we will quote the remaining services when asked.
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Margaret Bates Plot Doctor
Margaret Bates
Any subgenres of romance, YA, NA, and urban fantasy. Sensitivity reading for bipolar disorder and autism; creation of detailed plot outline and worldbuilding.
Proofreading starts at $150 up to full 100k+ book development edits for $600
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Clover Cover Designs (premades)/EC Designs (Custom)
Elle Christensen
All romance
Full wrap – $125+, Audio – $75+, Graphics packages – $25+
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BF Professional Services
Becky Fuller
All genres welcome. YA Fantasy and Romance preferred.
Copy editing typically runs $.007/word. Personal assistant fees are typically $20/hour. Costs negotiated based on individual projects and specific author needs.
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Stock Photography
Bewitching Book Stock
Rebecca Frank
UF, Fantasy, Sci-fi, contemporary
$10—20 per photo, with a 25% discount on all purchases for our FB group members
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ReginaWamba.com
Regina Wamba
Romance and fantasy
Prices vary from 25 for non exclusive images all the way up to 700+ for images and design work.
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Promotions
Yours Truly Book Services
Rachel Talavera
Dawn Webb-Lucous
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Forever Write PR
Aubree Valentine
Romance
PR events start at $50
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Blogger/Blog Tours
Brittany & Elizabeth’s Book Boutique
Elizabeth Sherrell
Interested in Contemporary, Dark and NA Romances
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Margaret Bates Plot Doctor
Margaret Bates
Any subgenres of romance, YA, NA, and urban fantasy. Sensitivity reading for bipolar disorder and autism; creation of detailed plot outline and worldbuilding.
Proofreading starts at $150 up to full 100k+ book development edits for $600
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River Designs
Patricia Hinojosa
I work with any genre.
5 Teasers $45 dlls. 10 teasers $85 dlls. Teaser trailer $25 dlls. Full length trailer $75 dlls (include videos/photos/music) and Unlimited graphics designs
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