The Complete Resource Guide for Authors
Trusted Publishing Services and Tools
Editorial Services
My primary editor is too busy lawyering to take new clients, but here are two solid services that I feel comfortable recommending:
Professional manuscript editing with Big Five veterans. Full-service editorial shop with prices ranging from the £200s to the £400s. Includes agent-matching database and query letter help. UK-based but serves worldwide.
Elite marketplace for vetted publishing professionals. Direct editor communication, transparent pricing. Top pick, from my experiences: Charlotte “Lottie” Hayes-Clemens for commercial fiction and marketing-savvy edits.
Book Interior Layout and Formatting
Master of clean, professional book interiors. Sharp typography, custom chapter designs, and swift turnaround for both print and eBook. Responsive and detail-oriented. I am sure I have had him pulling his hair out over the years, and he’s always been reliable.
Cover Design Services
Premium Art Covers
Original artwork that shines in fantasy and speculative fiction. Signature style blending traditional and digital art. $200–400 per cover (or more, varying by requirements).
Dark fantasy and horror specialist. Atmospheric, unique illustrations perfect for supernatural and psychological thrillers. Premium work starting around the €400s.
Commercial Cover Design
Genre-savvy covers with unlimited revisions; quick delivery and market-ready designs. Budget-friendly with full licensing included. Starts around $10.
Specializes in genre-specific designs. Clean, commercial style with rapid delivery. Competitive pricing and marketing-focused layouts. Starts around $10.
ARC and Review Services
ARC Distribution Platforms
SFF promotion powerhouse. Direct line to genre readers. Launch day specialist.
High-converting reviewer network. Detailed analytics and genre targeting. Strong review-to-download ratio.
Editorial Review Services
Quick turnaround editorial reviews. Multiple tiers. Marketing-ready blurbs.
Deep-dive reviews and author spotlights. Fairly rapid turnaround. Quality analysis for marketing materials.
Massive reader community. Perfect for initial review momentum.
Literary Agent Resources
Finding a Literary Agent Guide
A no-fluff guide drawing from my experiences working with English graduates and publishing professionals in higher education.
Note: prices and services subject to change. Contact providers directly for current rates. Guide may be updated in the future based on market shifts and my own experiences.