Reedsy
Crafting beautiful books is at the heart of everything we do.
Overview
Reedsy is a comprehensive platform that offers a marketplace of curated publishing professionals, including editors, designers, marketers, and ghostwriters. Authors can browse profiles, request quotes, and collaborate with freelancers to prepare their book for publication. In addition to its marketplace, Reedsy provides a free online book editor that allows for writing, formatting, and exporting print-ready and ebook files. This combination of services and tools makes Reedsy a valuable resource for authors at all stages of the publishing process.
✨ Key Features
- Marketplace of vetted publishing professionals
- Free online book editor for writing and formatting
- eBook and print-ready file export
- Collaboration tools for working with freelancers
- Educational resources for authors
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Highly curated marketplace of experienced publishing professionals
- Integrated and free book writing and formatting tool
- Strong focus on author education and community
Unique Value: Reedsy provides a unique combination of a curated marketplace of top publishing talent and a powerful, free book creation tool, empowering authors to produce high-quality books.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Finding and hiring experienced editors and cover designers
- Using the Reedsy Book Editor to create professionally formatted ebooks and print books for free
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Authors who are looking for a platform to directly distribute their books to retailers (Reedsy helps prepare the book, but does not distribute it)
- Users who require advanced and complex book layout features not available in the free editor
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike general freelance marketplaces, Reedsy's professionals are specifically vetted for their experience in the publishing industry, ensuring a higher standard of quality. Its integrated book editor is a significant value-add not found on most other service-oriented platforms.
💻 Platforms
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: The Reedsy Book Editor is free to use. Services from professionals are priced individually.
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