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Reedsy

A marketplace for authors to find and work with publishing professionals.

Overview

Reedsy connects authors with publishing professionals for book projects. You can search by service, genre or keyword, view detailed profiles and request quotes. Once you choose someone, you can share files, exchange messages, review quotes and manage payments in one place. Projects are covered by Reedsy's project protection guarantee.

Updated Nov 7, 2026

4 things

What Reedsy has

Support

Get help from the support team by writing to them via email.

Learning

A structured online course that teaches a subject through lessons.

Extras

An online space where users can connect, share tips, and help each other.
A collection of answers to common questions about using a product.

12 features

Key Features

Find professionals
Search by service, genre, or keyword to find professionals who fit your project — or let us guide you to your perfect match.
Professional search
Search by service, genre, or keyword to find professionals who fit your project — or let us guide you to your perfect match.
Professional profiles
Every professional has a detailed Reedsy profile that showcases their experience, past projects, and real-world results. Reach out to get tailored quotes for your book.
Online collaboration
Review quotes, share files, exchange messages, and manage payments all from one safe place.
Publishing professionals
Reedsy allows authors to find and work with the best publishing professionals: from developmental editors to book cover designers, publicists and translators.
Book editing
At Reedsy, you can work with handpicked industry-leading editors — whether you need big-picture guidance, a writing coach, or a final meticulous proofread.
Book design
From creating covers that catch the eye to interior designs that make every page a pleasure to read, professional designers can give your book the professional polish it deserves.
Book marketing
On Reedsy, you can work with seasoned book marketers who know how to build launch plans, run effective ad campaigns, and give your book the best chance at being discovered.
Ghostwriting
They can help you shape your concept, craft a compelling proposal, and capture your voice so your story is told just the way you imagined it.
Author websites
On Reedsy, you can work with handpicked web designers who know how to build polished, intuitive author sites that give readers a place to connect with you and your writing.
Literary translation
On Reedsy, you can find professional literary translators who know how to carry your voice, tone, and intent across languages — so your story feels just as powerful in German, Spanish, French, Italian, or Portuguese.
Project protection
Projects undertaken on Reedsy are covered by our project protection guarantee.

Pros and cons

Pros

Detailed profiles show each professional's experience, past projects and results.
You can search by service, genre or keyword to find someone who fits your project.

Cons

Reedsy accepts around 1% of freelancer applications for marketplace listings.

You?

Be the first to rate Reedsy

Your review helps others make better decisions. No account needed. Takes about 10 seconds.

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See Reedsy at work before you try it.

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5 questions

FAQs

What does Reedsy do?

Reedsy helps authors find and work with publishing professionals, including editors, cover designers, publicists and translators.

Who is Reedsy for?

Reedsy is for authors looking for publishing professionals and freelancers applying to be listed on its marketplace.

How does collaboration work on Reedsy?

You can review quotes, share files, exchange messages and manage payments in one place.

Does Reedsy offer support?

Yes. You can email Reedsy with any questions or read its FAQ to find more information.

Does Reedsy have a community?

Yes. Reedsy has a private student forum where students can get community and peer support.

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4 things

What Reedsy has

Support

Get help from the support team by writing to them via email.

Learning

A structured online course that teaches a subject through lessons.

Extras

An online space where users can connect, share tips, and help each other.
A collection of answers to common questions about using a product.

12 features

Key Features

Find professionals
Search by service, genre, or keyword to find professionals who fit your project — or let us guide you to your perfect match.
Professional search
Search by service, genre, or keyword to find professionals who fit your project — or let us guide you to your perfect match.
Professional profiles
Every professional has a detailed Reedsy profile that showcases their experience, past projects, and real-world results. Reach out to get tailored quotes for your book.
Online collaboration
Review quotes, share files, exchange messages, and manage payments all from one safe place.
Publishing professionals
Reedsy allows authors to find and work with the best publishing professionals: from developmental editors to book cover designers, publicists and translators.
Book editing
At Reedsy, you can work with handpicked industry-leading editors — whether you need big-picture guidance, a writing coach, or a final meticulous proofread.
Book design
From creating covers that catch the eye to interior designs that make every page a pleasure to read, professional designers can give your book the professional polish it deserves.
Book marketing
On Reedsy, you can work with seasoned book marketers who know how to build launch plans, run effective ad campaigns, and give your book the best chance at being discovered.
Ghostwriting
They can help you shape your concept, craft a compelling proposal, and capture your voice so your story is told just the way you imagined it.
Author websites
On Reedsy, you can work with handpicked web designers who know how to build polished, intuitive author sites that give readers a place to connect with you and your writing.
Literary translation
On Reedsy, you can find professional literary translators who know how to carry your voice, tone, and intent across languages — so your story feels just as powerful in German, Spanish, French, Italian, or Portuguese.
Project protection
Projects undertaken on Reedsy are covered by our project protection guarantee.

Pros and cons

Pros

Detailed profiles show each professional's experience, past projects and results.
You can search by service, genre or keyword to find someone who fits your project.

Cons

Reedsy accepts around 1% of freelancer applications for marketplace listings.

You?

Be the first to rate Reedsy

Your review helps others make better decisions. No account needed. Takes about 10 seconds.

Featured Video

See Reedsy at work before you try it.

Watch on YouTube

5 questions

FAQs

What does Reedsy do?

Reedsy helps authors find and work with publishing professionals, including editors, cover designers, publicists and translators.

Who is Reedsy for?

Reedsy is for authors looking for publishing professionals and freelancers applying to be listed on its marketplace.

How does collaboration work on Reedsy?

You can review quotes, share files, exchange messages and manage payments in one place.

Does Reedsy offer support?

Yes. You can email Reedsy with any questions or read its FAQ to find more information.

Does Reedsy have a community?

Yes. Reedsy has a private student forum where students can get community and peer support.

Reedsy

Overview

What Reedsy has

Support

Learning

Extras

Key Features

Find professionals

Professional search

Professional profiles

Online collaboration

Publishing professionals

Book editing

Book design

Book marketing

Ghostwriting

Author websites

Literary translation

Project protection

Pros and cons

Pros

Cons

Be the first to rate Reedsy

Featured Video

FAQs

What does Reedsy do?

Who is Reedsy for?

How does collaboration work on Reedsy?

Does Reedsy offer support?

Does Reedsy have a community?

What Reedsy has

Support

Learning

Extras

Key Features

Find professionals

Professional search

Professional profiles

Online collaboration

Publishing professionals

Book editing

Book design

Book marketing

Ghostwriting

Author websites

Literary translation

Project protection

Pros and cons

Pros

Cons

Be the first to rate Reedsy

Featured Video

FAQs

What does Reedsy do?

Who is Reedsy for?

How does collaboration work on Reedsy?

Does Reedsy offer support?

Does Reedsy have a community?

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