AUTHOR SERVICES
Find companies, freelancers and services useful for published authors. Simply click on one of the titles below to jump to the relevant section.
Featured Service
Be featured here
The Savvy Writers Directory helps connect writers with trusted courses, workshops, retreats, mentors, and author services. If you help authors develop their craft and grow their careers, a Savvy Partnership Package - which includes taking over this very spot and an extra 500 words below - is a great way to introduce yourself to a community of engaged writers who are actively looking for their next learning opportunity.
Editorial
Services, companies and freelancers who can help you edit,
proof-read and perfect your books
Featured Editorial Service
Mark Stay
Editorial support
DO YOU NEED A FRESH PAIR OF EYES ON YOUR WORK?
NEED HELP TAKING IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL?
I will give you developmental editorial feedback on your novel, novella or short story, annotating the story with notes, line edits and a full reader’s report. I also offer alpha/beta reading and copy editing. I can work in any genre, and have a speciality in Science Fiction and Fantasy, Crime and Thrillers. Previous clients include Caimh McDonnell, Ian W Sainsbury, LJ Shepherd, Kate Baker and many more.
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Web Designers
Services, companies and freelancers who can help you create
a beautiful author website.
Featured Design Service
Charlotte Duckworth Studio
Web designer
Since launching her studio six years ago, Charlotte has built more than 50 author websites, many for Sunday Times bestselling authors. She’s passionate about helping authors harness the power of technology to build their career dreams. She’s also an author herself, having had seven novels traditionally published.
Finally, Charlotte is the creator of the DIY Author Website Course, an affordable option to teach authors how to build their own beautiful website on Squarespace.
Admin Support
Services, companies and freelancers who can help you organise your writerly life, from personal assistants to accountants
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Advertising
Services, companies and freelancers who can help you run paid ads, such as Facebook ads, Amazon ads and more
Nicholas Erik
Well regarded sci-fi writer who helps authors with their advertising. He does this via one-on-one consultancy calls and workshops where you will be guided through an advertising campaign, with a particular focus on Amazon Ads. He occasionally runs ads for authors, and also runs many courses.
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Blog Tour Organisers
If you're exploring the idea of running a blog tour for your next book release, these are the people who authors recommend.
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Mentoring
Think of these people as being life coaches for authors. They can help you figure out what to do with your writing career and help you through tough patches
PR / Media Relations
Services, companies and freelancers who can help you raise awareness of your books and author brand via social media, media articles, broadcast appearances, and more
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Social Media (Organic)
These consultants and companies can help you make the most of your social media platforms, whether that be via a consultancy approach or running your platforms for you.
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Reach Writers who are ready to learn
If you teach writers, whether through online courses, mentoring, retreats or workshops, the Savvy Partnership Package is a chance to put your work in front of writers that are actively looking for help.
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Our community is made up of aspiring authors, self-published writers and traditionally published authors, all at different stages of their careers. Some are writing their first novel. Others have several books behind them and are looking to sharpen their skills or grow their author business. What the all have in common is that they're keen to learn.
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As part of the package, you will receive the following over the month:
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A Featured Listing in this very section.
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500 words to introduce yourself, explain what you offer and tell writers how your offering can support them. You can include images, your logo, links to your website and anything else that helps the Savvy Writers audience if you are the right fit for them.
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A banner on the Savvy Writers home page.
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A 200-word overview and image in the Inside Scoop newsletter which I send to subscribers every month via the Savvy Writers Substack.
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A post on the Savvy Writers Instagram.
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One mention in the closed Savvy Writers Snug Facebook Group.
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All of this for an introductory price of £150 for the month.
Website design
Companies and freelancers who can help you create an amazing author website.