Meet expert publishing consultants
Writing the book is only half the job. Deciding how to publish it — querying agents, going indie, selling rights territory by territory — is where most authors lose months, money, and momentum.
On Reedsy, meet publishing consultants who have run imprints at the Big Five, negotiated rights at international book fairs, and launched thousands of self-published titles. They’ll look at your manuscript, your goals, and your budget, and tell you exactly what to do next.
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Andrew L.
Hugely experienced editor, non-fiction/ fiction: reads, pitching, proposals, edits, indexes, a link between authors and publication.
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Zena S.
20yrs+ coaxing brilliant ideas into publishable SFF, thrillers, YA, women's, memoir, and inspirational books. I'm an author who *knows*.
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Kate L.
12 yrs marketing experience in consulting, launching, and promoting books. Specialized in sci-fi, fantasy, gamelit/litrpg, spec fic, LGBTQ+
Request a quoteWhat services do Reedsy publishing consultants offer?
Our consultants can guide you through any stage of the publishing process. Common engagements include:
- Publishing strategy — traditional, indie, or hybrid
- Agent and publisher querying, submission lists, and pitch materials
- Distribution setup across Amazon, IngramSpark, and wide retailers
- Contracts and rights — reviewing deal terms, subsidiary and translation rights
- Metadata, pricing, and launch planning
- Production scheduling and vendor management
Some authors book a single strategy session; others keep a consultant on hand for the whole journey. Browse our freelancers’ profiles to see how each of them works.
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Request quotes from up to 5 professionals in your genre with a free Reedsy account.
When should you hire a publishing consultant?
A consultant earns their fee when a decision is expensive to get wrong. Consider one if:
- You have a finished manuscript and no idea which route suits it
- You’ve been querying for months without an offer
- You have a publishing contract in front of you and nobody to read it with
- Your first book underperformed and you want to know why
- You’re publishing a series, or a backlist, and need a plan that holds up over time
An hour with the right person can save you a year of trial and error.
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