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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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New York, NY · Remote OK
Rate: Varies
Independent publicist and founder of CS Publicity, working primarily with authors of popular nonfiction including sports, humor, politics, and current events. Has a strong network among entertainment journalists, sports media, and digital news outlets. Brings energy and creativity to campaigns for books that need to break through crowded cultural conversation.
Chicago, IL · Remote OK
Rate: Varies
Founder of Kaye Publicity, a Chicago-based boutique firm specializing in crime fiction, thrillers, and mystery authors from both traditional and independent publishers. Dana is a respected voice in the crime writing community and has served on panels at Bouchercon and ThrillerFest. Her campaigns integrate traditional media with blogger and online community outreach.
Nashville, TN · Remote OK
Rate: Varies
Julie Schoerke founded JKS Communications, a Nashville-based boutique publicity firm representing authors across literary fiction, nonfiction, and genre fiction. The firm has a strong reputation for regional and national media outreach and has worked with debut and established authors from major publishers. Particularly well-connected in the Southern literary community.
Chicago, IL · Remote OK
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Independent publicist serving both traditionally published and self-published authors across fiction and nonfiction genres. Offers boutique-style personal attention with particular strength in social media strategy integration alongside traditional media outreach. Works frequently with first-time authors navigating the publicity landscape.
Austin, TX · Remote OK
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Boutique publicist focusing on young adult and middle grade fiction, with a specialty in fantasy and speculative fiction for teen readers. Maintains strong relationships with YA bloggers, BookTok creators, and school and library networks. Works with both traditional houses and indie authors launching series.
Westport, CT · Remote OK
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Founder of Meryl Moss Media, a full-service boutique book publicity and marketing firm with over 30 years of experience working with major publishers and bestselling authors. Specializes in commercial fiction, thrillers, and high-profile nonfiction with a robust national media network. Known for integrated campaigns that combine traditional PR with digital outreach.
New York, NY · Remote OK
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Founder of a boutique literary PR firm focusing on narrative nonfiction, science writing, and books at the intersection of culture and ideas. Has worked with debut authors and bestselling writers alike, with deep relationships at national print outlets and public radio. Particularly skilled at positioning complex nonfiction for general-interest audiences.
New York, NY · Remote OK
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Independent publicist and founder of Over the River Public Relations, specializing in literary fiction, poetry, and arts-adjacent nonfiction. Has worked with university presses and small literary publishers to bring serious books to broader audiences through strategic media placement. Known for her careful, relationship-driven approach to pitching.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Remote OK
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Toronto-based publicist with cross-border US and Canadian media expertise, specializing in literary fiction, Indigenous literature, and culturally diverse voices. Founder of a boutique PR consultancy that emphasizes authentic storytelling in pitches and media strategy. Has worked with award-winning authors and small indie presses.
Cherry Hill, NJ · Remote OK
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One of the most active book publicity firms in the industry, Smith Publicity works with authors across virtually every genre and publishing model including traditional, hybrid, and self-published. Based in New Jersey with a large staff of publicists, the firm handles everything from media relations to social media management. Particularly accessible to indie and self-published authors seeking professional-level campaigns.
Los Angeles, CA · Remote OK
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Independent publicist specializing in self-help, business, health, and personal development titles for both traditionally published authors and well-established indie publishers. Brings a background in corporate communications to book campaigns, with strength in securing speaking engagements and podcast placements. Works frequently with thought-leader authors building platforms.
Providence, RI · Remote OK
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Book publicist and former journalist who leverages her editorial background to secure feature coverage and reviews for fiction and nonfiction titles. Operates a boutique firm with a selective client roster and emphasizes earned media over paid placements. Particularly adept at pitching books rooted in travel, food, and cultural exploration.
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