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.