For Publishing Professionals

Your Expertise,
Their Success Story

Join a network of editors, designers, marketers, and audiobook producers connecting with serious indie authors who value quality work and pay fair rates.

18% starting rate (lowers as you grow)Secure escrow paymentsWork on your terms

Services in Demand

Authors on BookAuth are actively looking for professionals in these areas.

Editorial Services

Developmental editing, copy editing, proofreading, and manuscript assessment.

Design Services

Book cover design, interior formatting, typography, and branding.

Marketing Services

Book marketing, social media management, advertising, and launch strategies.

Audiobook Production

Narration, audio editing, production, and distribution services.

Common Freelancer Struggles

Sound Familiar?

We built the BookAuth marketplace to solve these problems.

Struggling to find quality clients

Connect with serious authors actively seeking services

Racing to the bottom on price

Fair rates with authors who value quality

Wasting time on unqualified leads

Pre-qualified project requests with clear budgets

Payment uncertainty and chasing invoices

Secure escrow payments and milestone releases

Your Dashboard

Your Professional Command Center

Manage quotes, track projects, communicate with clients, and get paid—all from one intuitive dashboard designed for publishing professionals.

  • Real-time quote request notifications
  • Project milestone tracking
  • Built-in messaging with clients
  • Earnings and payout management
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$4.2K

This Month

12

Active Projects

4.9

Rating

NEW QUOTE REQUESTS

Cover Design - Romance Novel
$800
Developmental Edit - 90K words
$2,400
Book Marketing Campaign
$1,500
View Requests
My Projects
Why Switch?

Traditional Freelancing vs BookAuth

See how joining BookAuth transforms your freelance business.

Other Platforms

  • Bidding wars driving down your rates
  • Chasing payments and late invoices
  • Sifting through unqualified leads
  • Building reputation from scratch on each platform

With BookAuth

  • Authors who value quality over cheapest price
  • Secure escrow with milestone releases
  • Pre-qualified requests with clear budgets
  • Portable reputation with verified reviews
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Jane DesignerVerified

Cover Design Specialist

4.9 (127 reviews)

RECENT WORK

Your Portfolio

Showcase Your Best Work

Build a professional portfolio that highlights your expertise. Verified reviews, completed projects, and a public profile that attracts ideal clients.

  • Beautiful public portfolio page
  • Verified reviews from real projects
  • Showcase your specializations
  • Direct booking requests
Why Professionals Love BookAuth

Built for Your Success

Everything you need to grow your publishing services business.

Access Serious Authors

Our authors are committed to their craft and understand the value of professional services.

Tiered Commission

Start at 18% and earn your way down to 12% as you grow. Lower than most platforms—you keep more of what you earn.

Secure Payments

Escrow protection ensures you get paid. Milestone-based releases for larger projects.

Build Your Reputation

Verified reviews and a public portfolio help you stand out and attract more clients.

Direct Communication

Built-in messaging and project management tools keep everything organized.

Control Your Schedule

Set your availability, choose your projects, and work on your terms.

Transparent Pricing

Tiered Commission That Rewards Growth

We believe professionals should keep more of what they earn. Start at 18% and earn your way down to 12% as you build your reputation. No hidden fees, no subscription costs, no gotchas.

Emerging: 18% commission (starting tier)Established: 15% commission (after 10 projects)Elite: 12% commission (top-rated professionals)No monthly fees or listing feesWeekly payouts available
Earn More as You Grow

Commission Tiers

Your commission rate decreases as you build your reputation and complete more projects.

Emerging

18%

Commission Rate

Starting tier for all new professionals
Build your portfolio and ratings
Full access to all platform features
Most Popular

Established

15%

Commission Rate

Unlocked after 10 completed projects
Maintain 4.5+ star rating
Priority in search results

Elite

12%

Commission Rate

Top-rated professionals only
25+ completed projects, 4.8+ stars
Featured placement and badge

Your tier is automatically updated based on your performance metrics. All tiers include the same access to projects, escrow protection, and weekly payouts. The only difference is the commission rate you pay.

Getting Started

How It Works

Join our network in three simple steps.

1

Apply & Get Verified

Submit your application with portfolio samples. We review applications to ensure quality standards.

2

Create Your Listings

Set up your service offerings with descriptions, pricing, and turnaround times. Showcase your best work.

3

Start Earning

Receive quote requests from authors, submit proposals, and complete projects. Get paid securely through escrow.

Ready to Grow Your Publishing Services Business?

Join a community of professionals who've found their ideal clients on BookAuth.

Free to apply · 18-12% tiered commission on completed projects · Weekly payouts

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