Creating Professional Service Listings

Your service listings are your storefront on BookAuth's marketplace. A well-crafted listing converts browsing authors into paying clients.

Creating a Listing

1. Navigate to Services > My Listings
2. Click "+ New Listing"
3. Configure each section:

Title

Make it specific: "Developmental Editing for Fantasy & Sci-Fi" performs better than "Editing Services."

Description

Structure your description:

• What's included — specific deliverables
• Your process — how you work
• Turnaround — realistic timelines
• What you need from the author — manuscript format, brief, etc.

Pricing

Pricing Model	Best For	Example
Per word	Editing services	$0.02/word for copy editing
Per project	Cover design, formatting	$500 for eBook cover
Per hour	Consulting, coaching	$75/hour
Range	When scope varies	$300-$800 depending on length

Portfolio

Upload your best work samples. For each sample, include:

• The project thumbnail/image
• Brief description of what you did
• Genre or category

Listing Optimization

• Use keywords in your title and description that authors search for
• Specify genres — genre-specialist listings outperform generalist ones
• Include testimonials — past client quotes in your description
• Keep pricing transparent — authors prefer clear pricing over "contact for quote"
• Update regularly — refresh your listing monthly to maintain visibility

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many listings can I create?
A: No limit. Create separate listings for each distinct service.

Q: Can I pause a listing temporarily?
A: Yes. Set the listing to "Draft" to hide it from the marketplace without deleting it.

Related Articles

• Getting Started as a Professional
• Managing Client Requests & Quotes
• Professional Portfolio Best Practices