Whether you’re self-publishing or just want to pad your efforts, here’s a list of vendors who can help you out, as recommended by writers who’ve utilized them!
Cover Design:
- Maggie Hall
- Reference: Me
- Nathalia Suellen
- Reference: Contact Trisha Leigh
- Kim Killion at Hot Damn Designs
- Reference: A.J. Larrieu – “I recommend Kim Killion at Hot Damn Designs, who designed the cover for my self-pubbed novella. She was fast, reasonably priced, and above all, responsive. She really “got” what I was going for.”
- Coverhaus
- Reference: Contact Rhonda Helms
- Melissa Stevens
- Reference: Nazarea Andrews – “Mel is amazing–she rolls with my crazy and indecision, is dedicated to her work and never fails to give me the perfect cover for the book. She’s also very patient when I throw random adjustments at her.”
Swag/Social Media Design:
- Maggie Hall
- Reference: Me
- Kristin Rae
- Reference: Testimonials
Editorial Services:
Copy Edits
- Sarah Henning
- Reference: Me
- Rebecca Weston
- Reference: Rachel O’Laughlin
Developmental Edits
- Adriana Cloud
- Reference: Me; Summer Heacock
- Katherine Locke
- Reference: Lindsay Smith (See testimonial on page)
- Claire Ashgrove of Finish the Story
- Reference: Megan Erickson – “Claire was professional, knowledgeable and most of all, caring. I never felt like she was working on my novel to get a paycheck. She cared about my novel as much as I did and worked her tail off to make it the best it could be. She didn’t let me get away with ANY shortcuts. Also, her knowledge of the industry itself (what sells, what works in certain genres) is invaluable.”
- Danielle Poiesz of Double Vision Editorial
- Reference: Contact Trisha Leigh
Formatting (both print and e-book):
- Caitlin Greer
- Reference: Me; Leigh Ann Kopans
Title Consultation
- Kayla Whaley
- Reference: Contact Sarah Benwell
Please contact me if you’d like to add a recommendation, or add yourself as a reference to an existing recommendation!