Question 1

How much does Reedsy cost?

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What can I expect to pay on the Reedsy marketplace?

Each project is different, but the best way to find out exact prices for services is to send a request to our professionals. They will provide a customized quote after assessing your project brief.

You can also find average prices for certain services in this blog post.

What fees does Reedsy charge?

To keep Reedsy in tip-top shape, we charge a 20% commission fee on collaborations. This fee is shared between professionals (10%) and clients (10%). Fees allow us to develop the product, curate our marketplace, offer exemplary customer support and satisfaction guarantees.

Can I get a discount on the Reedsy fee?

Yes, you can! Reedsy offers discounts on our commission fee based on the aggregated amount transacted between you and a specific professional throughout your collaborations. The following rates apply:

$0 – $5,000 > 10%
$5,001 – $10,000 > 9% each side
$10,001 – $15,000 > 8% each side
$15,001 and above > 7% each side

The calculation is a bit like tax brackets, but reversed… the more you spend, the cheaper Reedsy becomes!

Question 2

How do I make my profile 100% complete?

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You’ve completed all sections of your profile, but it still says it’s incomplete? Here’s how to fix this! 🔧

Fill in all sections

Make sure you’re filled in every field in your profile, including:

A profile picture — this should be a clear headshot (and don’t forget to smile!);
A short description — which will be the first thing authors see before clicking to see your full profile;
An overview — to introduce yourself, highlight your best experience, and explain your work process.
A service — that which you’re offering, along with some sub-services so that we can make more accurate suggestions.
A genre — for each of which you should have at least two books you’ve worked on.
Your work experience — share your most relevant publishing industry placements and jobs..
Books in your Portfolio, Gallery, or Projects section — only those related to your specialties and listed service.

Depending on the type of services you offer, you’ll need a specific number of books, projects, and/or images in your profile.

Editors and Ghostwriters need at least 5 books in their portfolio.
Designers need a combination of 10 books and gall

Question 3

How do I send a request to professionals?

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How do I send a request to professionals?

Learn about the process of finding and working with the right professional on Reedsy.

It’s simple to request quotes on Reedsy. Just follow these steps:

Have a look at our list of services here to get an idea of what you might need).
Head to the Marketplace and pick the service you need (editing, design, publicity, etc.).
Use the Choose a service filter, the genres dropdown menu, and search bar to narrow down a list of relevant professionals.
Browse through the profiles and select up to five professionals to contact. Click “Continue” to start creating your project brief.
Add as much information as you can to your brief to ensure you get an accurate quote from the professionals. Don’t forget to attach a sample of your manuscript!

If you can’t complete your request, your browser will typically save a draft of your request for about a week. You might also want to consider saving a copy on your device, just in case.

Marketplace

Can I save a list of professionals without sending a request?

Yes, you just need to create a shortlist. To do this, click “Your Shortlists” under the search bar and give your new list a title (“My thriller editors,” for example).

As you browse the Marketplace, you

Question 4

How can I use the Reedsy Book Editor?

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How can I change my book title?

So, you’ve created your book in the Reedsy Book Editor and you now want to change your book title? Not a problem! Click on “My Books”, then hit “Manage” next to the book whose title you want to change.

Select “Book Settings” on the left-hand side of your screen and click on the title itself. This will make a cursor appear, letting you edit the book title, the subtitle, and the synopsis.

How can I add an image?

Click on the “+” button at the top right corner. A bar with different options will appear where you can select “Image” and add the file directly from your computer. You can also drag and drop images directly into the interface.

Add an image to your book All images added will be sized in the same way and cannot be adjusted. This ensures that images look consistent on all e-readers and printed copies.

How can I add the front matter (dedication, contents table, etc.)?

We have designed a beautiful and easy-to-use sidebar where you can add dedications, epigraphs, foreword, preface, and acknowledgments into your front matte

Question 5

Some inspiration for your Reedsy profile: Editors

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Want to join Reedsy as an editor? Here are some inspirations for nailing your profile!

Editing is the most popular service on Reedsy: there is a great variety of projects that need refining out there. It’s important to ensure you’re sending the right messages and getting the most relevant project briefs delivered to your requests inbox. Getting your Reedsy profile right is the most important part to ensuring that you’ll find your perfect clients.

Below, we share three editor profiles that achieve this beautifully.

1. Sophie Elletson Demonstrates Her Specialty

Sophie hits the nail right on the head in her “Short Description,” where she clearly states her specialty: health and lifestyle. Sophie also includes other facts to boost her credibility — mentioning that she is a qualified nutritionist will definitely help rope in authors who need an editor in this niche.

This is how Sophie’s profile comes up in the search results:

Whether your area of expertise is romance, business, or any other genre, make sure to state it clearly in your “Short Description.” You can follow on with details like your previous employment, notable authors you’ve edited for, or any further qualifications within the field to convince authors that you’re the one for them.

Tip: include a bit of personality an

Question 6

How can I deactivate my account and delete my data?

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If you want to deactivate your Reedsy account as a professional or author, just follow these steps.

(Please bear in mind that, for obvious reasons, you cannot close your account if you have an ongoing collaboration with an author or a professional on Reedsy.)

How to deactivate account

Log in to your account at reedsy.com;
Go to your Account Settings;
Click on the “DEACTIVATE ACCOUNT” button.

Choose if you want all data deleted

After you have clicked on “DEACTIVATE ACCOUNT”, a dialog will show up.

You can choose the reason why you are deactivating your account and also tick the box for Yes, remove my data from Reedsy’s servers if you want to delete your data.

Finally, click on the red “DEACTIVATE ACCOUNT” button to confirm your choices.

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