One of the toughest things about being an indie writer is navigating the world of freelancers when it comes time to find editing, beta reading, and cover design services — the whole figuring out who is good and who isn’t. Below, I’ve listed the contact information for people I’ve worked with in the past who I found were 1) reliable; and 2) I feel like they did an excellent job. I’ve also listed some software and other blogs you might find helpful or useful as an indie writer as you embark on your journey into publishing.
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Beta Readers
Beta readers help smooth out problems in your manuscript, including character issues, pacing, etc.
Keith Alan
Dana MacLease Reads
Hamad Mohammad (The Book Prescription)
Ranee Stemann
Editors
Sharon Umbaugh (The Writers Reader)
Cover Designers
Software
Calibre – Useful for converting and creating various digital book formats.
BookDesign Templates – Format your book easily in Word, InDesign, Apple Pages, etc.
Services
BookFunnel – Host for ARCs and for delivering copies of digital books to your readers.
Blogs