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Developmental Editors
65Big-picture: structure, plot, pacing, characters.
Manuscript Evaluators
High-level report on strengths/weaknesses.
Line Editors
50Prose artistry: flow, voice, sentence style.
Copyeditors
Grammar, punctuation, consistency.
Proofreaders
52Final pass on formatted files.
Book Coaches
47Guide you chapter-by-chapter as you write.
Writing Coaches
12Accountability, craft, and process guidance.
Beta Readers
84Target-audience feedback on a completed draft.
Sensitivity Readers
Accurate, respectful representation.
Sensitivity Editors
67Editorial-level authenticity review.
Alpha Readers
Early draft feedback on concept and direction.
ARC Readers
31Read near-final copy and post early reviews.
ARC / Review Services
6Organized ARC distribution networks.
Technical Readers
51Experts check factual accuracy.
Critique Partners
6Fellow writers who trade feedback.
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Rosemary Beach, FL, USA · Remote OK
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Alessandra Torre is a USA Today bestselling romance and thriller author who has parlayed her self-publishing expertise into launch coaching for other authors. Through Alessandra Torre Inked and her courses, she teaches authors how to build and manage ARC teams, execute pre-order campaigns, and maximize Amazon and retailer algorithms during launch week. She is especially influential in the self-publishing romance and commercial fiction communities.
Grand Rapids, MI, USA · Remote OK
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BookSparks, founded by Crystal Patriarche, is a full-service book marketing and publicity agency specializing in women's fiction, lifestyle, and commercial nonfiction. They are well known for creative launch campaigns that include ARC distribution, social media activations, launch team management, and coordinated pre-order incentive strategies. Their approach blends traditional PR with influencer and community-based marketing.
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Caitlin Muir is a freelance book launch manager and author marketing specialist listed on Reedsy who works primarily with indie and hybrid authors in genre fiction. She builds and manages launch teams, coordinates ARC distribution through platforms like NetGalley and BookSirens, and designs first-week promotional calendars. Her background includes author assistant work and digital marketing.
Chicago, IL, USA · Remote OK
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Dana Kaye is the founder of Kaye Publicity, a boutique book PR firm based in Chicago specializing in crime fiction, thriller, literary fiction, and narrative nonfiction. She and her team execute comprehensive launch campaigns including ARC seeding to reviewers and influencers, pre-order incentive programs, launch week media blitzes, and event coordination. She is a respected voice in the crime fiction and mystery community.
Cherry Hill, NJ, USA · Remote OK
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One of the most established book publicity and launch firms in the industry, Smith Publicity has worked with thousands of authors across all genres since 1997. They specialize in media outreach, pre-order campaigns, ARC distribution strategy, and coordinated first-week launch execution. Their team handles both traditionally published and self-published authors.
Sacramento, CA, USA · Remote OK
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Stephanie Chandler is the founder of the Nonfiction Authors Association and a recognized expert in nonfiction book launches and marketing. She coaches authors on building launch teams, executing pre-order strategies, and leveraging their existing platforms and communities for first-week impact. Her work focuses heavily on business, self-help, and professional nonfiction authors.
Blacksburg, VA, USA · Remote OK
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Tim Grahl is the founder of Book Launch and has helped hundreds of authors build their platforms and execute successful book launches. He is the author of 'Your First 1000 Copies' and works with authors on email list building, pre-order strategy, launch team coordination, and sustainable marketing systems. His client work spans major bestsellers in nonfiction, business, and popular fiction.
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