Question 1

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? Read on to fix this! 🔧

Fill in all sections

To complete your profile, you need to fill in all the required sections by doing the following:

Upload a profile picture;
Add a short description;
Add an overview;
Select one service;
Select at least one genre;
Add your work experience;
Add your portfolio or projects;
Add a gallery; and
Add at least 10 books or projects and images.

Depending on the type of services you offer, you will also need a certain number of books, projects and images in your gallery.

Editors and ghostwriters need 10 books in their portfolio.
Designers need a combination of 10 books and gallery images.
Marketers and publicists need a combination of 10 projects and gallery images.
Web developers need a combination of 10 projects and gallery images.

The progress tracker at the top of the profile page shows you how complete your profile is. If you profile is not 100% complete yet, read here what information might be missing.

Need inspiration to complete your profile? Check out these helpful tips.

Question 2

Some inspiration for your Reedsy profile: Editors

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Want to join Reedsy as an editor? Here’s how you can nail your profile and access high-quality projects.

Editing is the most popular service on Reedsy and with such a great variety of projects, it’s important to ensure you’re attracting the most relevant ones. Getting it right with your Reedsy profile will help you to stand out and find your perfect clients.

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

1. Sophie Elletson Demonstrates Her Specialty

She 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 that make her seem even more credible — mentioning that she is a qualified nutritionist will definitely help rope in authors who need an expert editor.

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.” Adding details such as publishing houses you’ve worked with, notable authors you’ve edited for, or any further qualifications within the field will make your profile stand out to the right client base.

Note: include a bit of personality and fun in your profile to appear more approachable! Writers love working with fri

Question 3

How do I send a request to professionals?

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

It’s simple to request quotes on Reedsy.

Head to the Marketplace and pick the service you need (editing, design, publicity, etc.);
Add a couple of filters to winnow down a list of relevant professionals;
Browse through the profiles and select a shortlist of up to five professionals, then click “Continue” to start creating your brief; and
Add as much information as you can here to ensure you get an accurate quote from the professionals. Don’t forget to attach a sample of your manuscript!

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” and give your new list a title (“My thriller editors,” for examples). As you browse the Marketplace, you can click the star next to the professional’s bio and add them to any list you’ve created. You can then find all of your lists under “My Shortlists.”

My Shortlists

Can I edit my request once I’ve sent it?

You can edit your brief at any time by clicking Requests in your sidebar. Then click “View

Question 4

How can I update my payment schedule?

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You can update your offer at any point using amendments.

You can amend your offer after you have sent a quote and even after you started working on the project. Once you make updates, a client will receive a notification asking to approve the changes — and you’ll be all set!

How do I amend my payment schedule?

Go to your Requests and navigate to the relevant request;
Click “Manage” next to the quote you would like to amend;
Scroll to the end of the page and click “Amend offer”; and
Briefly explain why you are amending.

Amend offer

Click “Edit” next to the payment you would like to amend and make the changes you need. Then click “Submit.” Note: you can also remove a payment.

Edit payment

When can I make amendments?

At least 2 days before any payment due date. If you need to amend your offer on the day the payment is due, get in touch with the Support team by clicking “Help” in the top-right corner.
Allow at least 3 days for the amendment deadline and 4 days for the next payment date. This will ensure the client has time to accept the changes.

What happens once I’ve submitted my amendment?

You can view the sent amendment as “

Question 5

Some inspiration for your Reedsy profile: Designers

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Want to join Reedsy as a book designer? Here’s how you can nail your profile and access high-quality projects.

Being a designer on Reedsy gives you access to a fantastic range of book projects — whether you’re an illustrator, cover designer or typesetter, we'll have a wide selection of clients for you! To showcase your work and skills to those potential clients, you’ll need to put together a great Reedsy profile.

Here are three designers that got it just right.

1. Natasha MacKenzie Utilizes Her Portfolio And Gallery

If you’re a designer, naturally the most important thing you can show on your profile is your design work. Below you can see how the profile would appear in Reedsy’s search results.

This section allows potential clients to jump straight to the book’s Amazon or GooglePlay page, where they can see how well the book has been received and who published it.

Note: create a balance between your “Gallery” images and your “Portfolio” by including different work in each section — there can be some overlap, but make sure they’re not identical.

2. Justin Donaldson Keeps Services Specialized

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Question 6

How do I optimize my profile? 🚀

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Profile Pictures: pictures of people expressing joy get 20% more requests

We recently analyzed our freelancers’ profile pictures and found a strong correlation between what emotion they express in their pictures and how many projects they get. Our findings are pretty fascinating, although not all that surprising. See them for yourself:

Freelancers whose faces express joy or happiness in the profile pictures receive on average 20% more requests than those who look displeased, ambivalent or have only a modest smile.

Examples of profile pictures that invite more requests

Freelancers who choose something other than their faces to represent them in their profile pictures (e.g. animated characters, landscapes, flowers, etc.) receive 40–50% less requests than freelancers who show their faces to the world.

Profile pictures resulting in up to 50% less requests

The main takeaway here is: don’t shy away from showing your beautiful face on your profile and don’t forget to smile. This will increase your chances of being selected by potential clients, as you’ll appear more approachable and friendly.

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