Author Services

Novel Formatting

Don't want to pay for Vellum or a stranger on Fiverr to format your book? Let me format your manuscript for you to get it ready for self-publishing on all major POD platforms. 

I use Atticus for my own work to create .epub and .pdf files that are ready for publishing. I can do custom chapter headings, scene breaks, drop caps, etc. in all standard trim sizes and font typesets. I am not artistic, so I won't illustrate artwork, but I can raid Canva for some fun graphics that fit the themes of your novel. Or if you already have custom illustrations, I'm happy to incorporate those into your manuscript.

Send me a message via the Contact page or via social media if you'd like me to format your completed and proofread manuscript. I'll send you a questionnaire to give you a quote.

Note: This is for B&W books only that have been edited and proofread -- I am not a good fit for picture books, graphic novels, etc. I will do my best to catch errors but do not trust me to proofread for you. Can I check indents and page numbers? Yeah. Can I check your comma usage? No, I can't even check my own.

Beta and Sensitivity Reading

As a queer and trans/non-binary person who loves reading, I'm happy to read and provide feedback on all genres. I'll provide a reader report with developmental feedback on characters, overall impressions as a reader, plot, pacing, etc. I'll provide in-line comments on your manuscript with my reactions and line-level suggestions. Additionally, I'll focus on authenticity and potential cliches/harmful tropes for LGBTQ+ characters. 

I'm happy to read all genres but please note if your work includes darker elements such as any erotic situations that aren't quite safe, sane, or consensual (which is still fine, I just like to know if it's intentional). 

I can do my best to flag potentially problematic issues with characters of color, characters with a disability, etc. However, I would strongly recommend hiring someone from the community you're writing about for diversity dimensions I cannot provide authentic insight. 

Send me a message via the contact page or on social media if you'd like me to Beta read for you (or sensitivity read!). If your work isn't fully written yet, I can also Alpha read outlines and less-polished work. I'll send you a questionnaire to give you a quote.