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My Reedsy-Edited Memoir Landed Me a TEDx Talk

When Niyati Tamaskar wrote her breast cancer memoir, she didn't think she'd find herself onstage a TEDx talk a year later. But before she could get there, she had to find the right editor and cover designer to bring the book to life.

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A Good Cover Is Not Just a Picture with a Title

Wife-and-husband duo K.A. and Derek created their own picture book cover, but soon realized that illustration and cover design require different skills. They reached out to Reedsy for a design consultation.

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A Fresh Cover Design Breathed Life into My Book Sales

When author Michael Campling won the SPF scholarship, he chose to use his funds to give his published mystery series a makeover.

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How the Right Editor Helped Me Grow as a Bestselling Fantasy Author

To bring his African-inspired fantasy novel to life, author Antoine Bandele turned to Reedsy for an editor who was up to the task.

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Owning Your Story by Working With the Right Ghostwriter

David Wichman's memoir needed the help of someone special: an open-minded co-author who could appreciate and understand its complexities.

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From Weekend Hobbyist to Published Author and TIME Opinion Writer: Self-Publishing with Reedsy

When Phillip Goodrich finished writing his unique debut Somersett, his lack of publishing experience meant that he needed all the help he could get to edit his quirky writing style, and create a striking and original cover.

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My Reedsy Editor Was the Ideal Reader for My Fantasy Debut

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How I Made My Dream Come True: Publishing as an Ethnic Minority

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Reedsy Realized My Dream of Hiring a Big 5 Editor

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Establishing My Author Brand with a Reedsy Designer

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My Reedsy-edited Book is Now Sold in Barnes & Noble

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How the Right Editor Helped Me Grow as a Bestselling Fantasy Author

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