Tim Schulte

Tim Schulte – Editor

I am the editor/designer of 5 NYT bestsellers, as well as dozens of other Amazon best selling books. My expertise, your dream.

Overview

I have over 25 years of experience in all facets of the book industry which includes sales, publishing, editing, cover design, interior design and book buying for a national chain. All of these areas leave me uniquely qualified to help aspiring, as well as seasoned authors achieve the results that they desire with their work. It is my goal to help authors have the best book they can possibly have. In my years of experience, all have been in editing, interior layout, cover design, eBook creation and sales channel consulting. I have edited 5 NYT bestsellers as well as a score of Amazon best sellers in both fiction and non-fiction. I am also a judge for the IBPA Book Awards, as well as having had one of my books win.

Services
Fiction
Action & Adventure Science Fiction Thriller & Suspense
Non-Fiction
Business & Management Health & Wellbeing Inspirational
Languages
English

Work experience

Self-employed

Jan, 2008 — Present
I started my company to give self published authors an avenue to look like the big boys. Using my 25 years of experience in all areas of book production and sales and buying; I strive to help those trying to navigate this trying market.

Tim has 12 reviews

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Jeff P.

Jeff P.

Dec, 2025

As a first-time novelist and apprentice to nearly everything about independent publishing, I'm deeply grateful to have worked with Tim. His editing skills and knowledge of the book industry combine to get you to the finish line. Highly recommend.
karine S.

karine S.

Oct, 2025

It was really nice to work with Tim, I would have liked to go even further. His work was respectful of my ideas and he added comments for me to clarify. He did say there was more to be done.
Jake K.

Jake K.

Oct, 2025

Being my first book, I did not know what to expect from an editor, and I gave the process the benefit of the doubt. A few different times throughout the month of editing, I reached out and asked for an update of how things were going. Both times, I received a similar response similar to “ if you ...
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Tim S.
This client has no idea of how an edit works, or what it actually costs to edit a book and format it through Reedsy. I gave him a very low price because this was not a difficult project, more a van...
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Robert S.

Robert S.

Sep, 2025

All positives. Tim is arrow straight and sharp. His manuscript evaluation was well-written, lean, accurate and precise with specific references. He even gave concrete suggestions on how to move forward with independent, traditional, or self-publishing venues.
Tim S.
Thabk you sir. It was my pleasure.
Richard H.

Richard H.

Sep, 2025

Having time as my editor was a good thing as I am a first-time author. Not only was he pleasant to work with, but he didn't hesitate to explain all aspects of the book publishing process when asked.

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