I have collected the resources below specifically for my consulting clients to address areas that I don’t cover in my own offerings.

Developmental Editing and Copyediting from Kristen Tate of The Blue Garret

Kristen Tate is a freelance developmental editor and copyeditor who works with fiction authors at every stage of the process, from first draft to publication-ready manuscript. Whether you need help untangling a plot problem, strengthening your characters, or polishing your prose for publication, Kristen can help you figure out what your book needs and get it there. She offers a free sample edit so you can see how you work together before committing.

Kristen holds a PhD in English from Columbia University and has been editing fiction for over ten years.

You can “meet” Kristen in my podcast conversations with her—just go to https://www.theindyauthor.com/episodes-all and search for her name—and you can find more information about her editing services at https://www.thebluegarret.com/services or email her at hello@thebluegarret.com.

VIP Publishing Guidance from Brenna Bailey-Davies of Bookmarten Editorial

This is a personalized, five-hour consulting service designed for indie authors who want focused, expert support on their publishing projects. Drawing on extensive experience as both an editor and a published author, Brenna Bailey-Davies works one-on-one with clients via video call, email, and Slack to address their specific goals. Support may include hands-on help with uploading files, researching keywords, researching the market, navigating platforms, and devising a broader indie publishing strategy. Each VIP session is fully tailored, allowing authors to make meaningful progress with clarity and confidence."

If you’d like to get to know Brenna a bit, please check out my conversation with her on the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast.

Authors can find the form for the service on Brenna’s website (https://www.bookmarteneditorial.com/), or email Brenna at contact@bookmarteneditorial.com.

Author Marketing Support from Shelby Leigh of Marketing by Shelby

Shelby Leigh is the bestselling author of 4 books with over 60,000 copies sold, a marketing and business coach to over 10,000 students in her programs, and a passionate mental health advocate. With over a decade of marketing and branding experience, Marketing by Shelby is a go-to resource for creatives like artists and authors to learn how to grow their business and market their work in a way that feels aligned, and make an impact and income along the way, too. Interested authors can learn more, and explore both free and paid resources at marketingbyshelby.com.

Interested to learn more about Shelby? Check out my conversation with her in The Indy Author Podcast Episode 188 - Moving Past Self-doubt to Promote Your Work with Shelby Leigh.