The Publishing Freelancer Blog

Working In a War Zone: How Reedsy Helps Me Freelance in Ukraine

Apr 11, 2025

Top children's book editor Anna Bowles shares how freelancing via Reedsy allows her to volunteer in Ukraine. Read more →

Live: Social Media in Book Marketing

Sep 25, 2024

Award-winning marketer, Ellie Pilcher, will share how to leverage the power of social media in book marketing. Read more →

Live: Breaking into Cover Design as an Illustrator (Part 2)

Sep 04, 2024

Below is the transcript from our live webinar on Breaking into Cover Design as an Illustrator (Part 2), held on October 1st, 2024 with guest speaker Tim Byrne. The talk discussed the technical aspects of the transition into cover design. Read more →

Live: Breaking into Cover Design as an Illustrator (Part 1)

Aug 27, 2024

Reedsy designers Tim Byrne & Florian Garbay share their tips on how an illustrator can upskill themselves and become a cover designer. Read more →

Translator Certifications Explained: What Are They, and Do You Need One?

Aug 06, 2024

An in-depth exploration of translator certifications, including what they are, the process to getting certified, and whether you should consider getting one. Read more →

Live: Font Discovery and Licensing

Jun 13, 2024

Axel Carjon, CEO of Fonts Ninja, shares his expertise on how to discover and license fonts for your design projects. Read more →

6 Tips for Creating An Illustration Portfolio + 18 Examples to Inspire You

Jun 10, 2024

Essential tips for setting up your illustration portfolio, with real-lief examples. Read more →

What Is an Editorial Style Sheet? [+Templates]

May 27, 2024

A guide to editorial style sheets for editors and authors + two customizable templates. What are they, how do you use them, and how do you set one up? Read more →

Live: Freelance Web Design on Reedsy

May 01, 2024

Elena Saygo and Stuart Grant share insights on working as freelance web designers on Reedsy. Read more →

Live: Transitioning Into Book Marketing

Apr 11, 2024

Reedsy co-founder Ricardo Fayet shares how to gain the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed as a digital marketer in the book publishing industry. Read more →

Should You Join the Society of Illustrators?

Mar 27, 2024

A deep dive into the Society of Illustrators and whether you should consider joining as a member. In consultation with professional Reedsy illustrator. Read more →

Live: The Art of Expat Taxes

Feb 29, 2024

Nicolas Castillo (CPA) sheds some light on how to reduce your tax bill as a U.S. expat and how to avoid double taxation and penalties. Read more →

Panel Discussion — Ghostwriting Memoirs & Narrative Nonfiction

Feb 14, 2024

Transcript from a webinar focused on ghostwriting memoirs and related advice with two of Reedsy’s top ghostwriters: Alee Anderson and Kendall Davis. Read more →

Going Freelance After Twenty Years in Academic Publishing

Jan 26, 2024

Eli Bortz, former editor-in-chief for University of Notre Dame Press, shares his experiences going freelance. Read more →

Panel Discussion — Book Coaching

Dec 20, 2023

Three of Reedsy's top freelancers — Pam Sourelis, Kim Long, and Laura Joyce — talk about helping authors achieve their writing and publishing goals via book coaching. Read more →

Webinar — Generative AI, Copyright & Publishing

Dec 15, 2023

Transcript from a webinar on generative AI, led by Andrés Guadamuz: a Reader in Intellectual Property Law at University of Sussex. Read more →

How to Set Your Freelance Marketing Rates in 5 Steps

Oct 18, 2023

5 steps to set your freelance marketing rates, with statistics and expert insight from professional marketers 2025. Read more →

Workshop — Be the Boss of Your Own Time: Achieve Your Ideal Freelance Lifestyle

Oct 05, 2023

The transcript from our workshop on time management and building your business to support your ideal lifestyle, led by freelance coach Sarah Duran. Read more →

Finding Your Feet as a Freelance Illustrator: Interview With a Reedsy Professional

Sep 18, 2023

An interview with one of Reedsy's top freelance illustrators on how she got her start, how she found her feet as a freelancer, and working with clients on Reedsy. Read more →

How to Become a Literary Agent: 7 Steps to Establishing Yourself

Sep 12, 2023

Literary agents have the power to influence the literary market in accordance with their own tastes and business savvy. Become one of them with our comprehensive career guide! Read more →