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GhostwriterBeth PrenticeVetted GhostwriterCosy mystery, Romantic mystery
AustraliaI’m Beth Prentice, a USA Today bestselling author with approximately 30 novels and novellas published since 2012. I specialise in funny romantic mysteries and paranormal cosy mysteries, creating engaging characters, natural dialogue and plots filled with humour, heart and intrigue. My publishing credits include Deadly…GhostwritingCo-writing14 years30 booksView profile →
EditorBlessing Oluebube OguwikeVetted EditorWriting, Editing
NigeriaResults-oriented Editor, Author Support Specialist on Webnovel Platforms, Acquisitions Editor, Cleva U.S. Bank Ambassador, and Certified AI Specialist with over five years of experience supporting authors, improving manuscript quality, managing publishing operations, and promoting brands across leading digital publishing platforms. Demonstrated expertise in manuscript acquisition,…Manuscript assessmentDevelopmental editingLine editing+16 more5 years35 booksView profile →
Book DesignerCassandra BowenVetted Book DesignerChildren's picture books, Children's textbooks
BarbadosI am book designer and early childhood textbook author from Barbados. I specialize in children's picture books but I also have experience in working with novels, poetry anthologies, photography coffee table books and cookbooks. I love working in this field and I work closely with…Cover designSeries brandingInterior layout+1 more11 years100+ booksView profile →
IllustratorCeleste MonteithVetted IllustratorChildren's Picture Book Illustration, Story Development
South AfricaI'm a children's picture book author and illustrator, currently working on my debut author-illustrator picture books. I also illustrate for self-publishing authors, and give editing/story development assistance for picture book authors.Children's book illustrationCharacter designCover art+6 more5 years2 booksView profile →
IllustratorChar ReedVetted IllustratorAnimals, Fantasy
United StatesI am a professional artist and illustrator and have been building my career since 2003, specialising in animal and creature artwork that captures both anatomical accuracy and individual personality. My work combines a close appreciation for animal behaviour with expressive characterisation, bringing each subject to…Children's book illustrationInterior artCover art+3 more20 years4 booksView profile →
IllustratorCharlene PeruchiVetted IllustratorChildren's Book, Fiction & Non-Fiction
GermanyI am Charlene, a designer and illustrator based in Berlin, Germany. I have experience illustrating children’s books; fiction and non-fiction stories. My illustrations are characterized by a strong use of color contrast and shapes. I enjoy illustrating anthropomorphic animals, but I also draw humans of…Maps and diagramsChildren's book illustrationPicture book layout+2 more3 years2 booksView profile →
Book DesignerChristine PekatowskiVetted Book DesignerChildren, EducationUnited StatesI'm a professional book and publication designer with more than 18 years of experience in editorial design, typesetting, and print and digital production. My background includes approximately 10 years designing educational and children's nonfiction books for Enslow Publishers and Rosen Publishing Group. I specialize in…Cover designInterior layout18 years100 booksView profile →
EditorDawn M. BarclayVetted EditorSuspense, RomanceUnited StatesBeyond editing, as of October, 2026, I’ve written seven novels, three nonfiction books, and edited nine crime fiction anthologies. My work has won the Agatha, Macavity, Chanticleer, Maxy, and Lowell Thomas Gold Awards, and I have been a finalist for the Anthony and Silver Falchion…Manuscript assessmentCopy editingQuery letter and synopsis review+8 more30 years20+ booksView profile →
TranslatorDiane GaroVetted TranslatorI translate your books
FranceI am Diane, a professional English and Spanish to French literary translator and proofreader, with a Master's Degree in Translation and more than 15 years of experience as a freelancer. I have translated and reviewed over 50 books (fantasy, suspense, cozy mystery, romantic comedy, etc.)…Literary translationEditing of translated textProofreading15 years50 booksView profile →
EditorGinny RuthsVetted EditorMemoir, Narrative nonfictionUnited StatesAs a substantive, developmental, and line editor for 30+ years, I’ve collaborated with clients around the world in both fiction and nonfiction, from memoir and spirituality to fantasy and thriller to children’s picture books. Business clients include Paralyzed Veterans of America, Infinity Foundation, US Soccer,…Manuscript assessmentCopy editingQuery letter and synopsis review+15 more36 years30+ booksView profile →
GhostwriterJohn SchmuckerVetted GhostwriterMemoir, BusinessUnited StatesI’m a ghostwriter and author with thirteen years of published writing behind me. Two of the books I have ghostwritten were published by Wiley. In the acknowledgments of the second, the author writes that we went from our first conversation to a finished 75,000 word…GhostwritingCo-writingBook proposal writing13 years8 booksView profile →
EditorKerry AbermanFiction, NonfictionUnited StatesI am a full-time book editor with nine years’ experience specializing in developmental and line edits. Books I’ve edited have won numerous awards and reached New York Times best seller status. I also offer professional proofreads, manuscript evaluations, and query and synopsis packages. When I…Manuscript assessmentDevelopmental editingLine editing+13 more9 years117 booksView profile →
TranslatorLinda GausVetted TranslatorLiterary fiction, Non-fictionUnited StatesNative speaker of US English with a Ph.D. in German (literature) from the University of California, Berkeley, and over 25 years' experience as a freelance DE-EN translator. My most recent translation is of Martina Hefter's 2024 German Book Prize-winning novel, "Hey, Good Morning, How Are…Literary translationLocalizationEditing of translated text26 years25 booksView profile →
Book DesignerLorenzo AvvedutoFantasy, Fiction
ItalyI am a book designer and formatter with 10 years of experience in book layout and typesetting. I specialize in preparing professional, clean, and well-organized layouts for novels and fiction books, including adventure and fantasy. I work with Microsoft Word, Adobe InDesign, Canva, and LibreOffice,…Cover designInterior layout10 years150 booksView profile →
EditorLorraine WhiteleyVetted EditorNon-fiction, ThesisSouth AfricaI am a passionate and extremely dedicated bookworm! I genuinely enjoy connecting with others and making a positive difference wherever I can. I have a deep love for reading and have been reading all my life, every single chance I get (which is daily). I…Copy editingManuscript assessmentFact-checking+5 more15 years100 booksView profile →
EditorMark GardnerVetted EditorChristian Fiction/Fantasy, Science FictionUnited StatesI am an editor and proofreader with more than nine years of experience working with independent authors, small presses, and self-publishing professionals. I have edited 40 books and 200 academic papers. My projects have included fiction and nonfiction books, memoirs, self-help titles, business books, true…Line editingCopy editingProofreading+3 more9 years40 booksView profile →
IllustratorRenikeVetted IllustratorCover Art and DesignNigeriaI'm Renike, an award-winning visual artist, illustrator, and book cover designer passionate about creating a safe space for women by depicting them in soft, authentic, and relatable ways. Over the years, I’ve had the joy of collaborating with top global publishers like HarperCollins, Penguin Random House, and Scholastic, as well as brands like…Children's book illustrationInterior artCover art+6 more8 years23 booksView profile →
EditorSue TothVetted EditorFiction, MemoirUnited StatesI am a developmental editor and book coach. My specialty is working with fiction authors in the genres of romance, mystery, thriller, psychological thriller, and suspense. When you work with me, we will look at the big picture of your book together. I'll help you…Manuscript assessmentDevelopmental editingBook coaching20 years500 booksView profile →
GhostwriterSwati HegdeVetted GhostwriterRomance, Fantasy
IndiaSwati Hegde is the author of 5 romance and young adult novels published by Penguin Random House. She is also a freelance editor, mindset coach, and self-proclaimed coffee shop enthusiast who lives in Bangalore, India, and can often be found at the nearest café with a hot…GhostwritingBlurb and back-cover copyQuery letter writing+4 more9 years50 booksView profile →
EditorTaylor MelendyVetted EditorFiction, FantasyUnited StatesI’m an editor with 11 years of experience and have worked on 165 books for independent authors and hybrid publishers, including MindStir Media, Manhattan Book Group, and Seacoast Press. I edit fiction and fantasy, memoir, nonfiction, and children’s books, with a special interest in projects…Manuscript assessmentDevelopmental editingLine editing+2 more11 years165 booksView profile →
EditorTenesha L. CurtisVetted EditorFiction, Self-HelpUnited StatesI have an academic and professional background in psychotherapy for addictive diseases, and currently work full-time as the publishing manager at Get Book Help. As an indie author myself, I have real-world, first-hand experience with exactly what my clients are experiencing—no theories, no hearsay, I…Manuscript assessmentQuery letter and synopsis reviewDevelopmental editing+25 more26 years300 booksView profile →
EditorVicky HaygoodVetted EditorScience Fiction, FantasyUnited StatesI am a freelance editor and publishing professional with 7+ years of experience providing developmental editing, line editing, copyediting, proofreading, and book production support. I specialize in fiction and author services, with experience across romance, romantasy, fantasy, science fiction, horror, speculative fiction, LGBTQ+ fiction, literary/upmarket…Copy editingProofreadingDevelopmental editing+6 more7 years40 booksView profile →
IllustratorSian MooreVetted IllustratorPicture Book, Children's Literature
WalesFully bookedI graduated university in 2014 with a BAhons in Illustration. I have been working as a freelance illustrator since then, working in both children's magazines and picture books. I have been illustrating picture books since 2023, and have fully illustrated eight books so far. I…Children's book illustrationInterior artCover art+2 more12 years8 booksView profile →No one matches these filters.
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