If you want to publish your book with confidence, explore B&N Press self-publishing services! These third party partners help authors find trusted experts who make publishing easier and more professional. Whether you need editing, cover design, marketing, or audiobook distribution, B&N Press has a partner ready to help.
Each of our partners brings a unique strength to your author journey. Let’s look at how these services can turn your manuscript into a polished, market-ready book.
Reedsy: Editorial and Design Support from Top Professionals
If you want your book to meet publishing standards, Reedsy is the place to start. Their curated marketplace connects you with editors, designers, and marketing experts who specialize in helping indie authors succeed.
You can hire a developmental editor to refine your story or a designer to create a standout cover and interior layout. Reedsy also offers Reedsy Studio, a free typesetting tool that formats your manuscript into professional EPUB and print-ready files in minutes.
As a trusted B&N Press self-publishing partner, Reedsy gives you access to top publishing talent and tools that make your book shine. Explore their marketplace to find the right expert for your project—and watch our conversation with co-founder Ricardo Fayet to hear how Reedsy helps authors bring their stories to life.
99designs: Create a Professional Book Cover that Stands Out
A book cover is your first impression and sets the tone for your story. A strong cover signals quality and draws readers in.
99designs, selected by B&N Press as a trusted partner, makes it easy to find talented designers. Authors can enter a design contest or hire a freelancer directly. You’ll receive multiple concepts tailored to your genre and audience. Choose your favorite, and your designer finalizes it for print or digital formats.
99designs also supports broader author design needs. Their artists can create illustrations for children’s books, design websites, or craft an imprint logo. Whatever your creative vision, 99designs designers help bring it to life.
Visit 99designs today to find the perfect creative partner for your book launch. You can also check out our blog post, Cover Design 101, for tips on creating a strong cover and boosting your book’s success.
Ready Chapter 1: Get Professional Feedback Before You Publish
If you’re still refining your manuscript, Ready Chapter 1 offers valuable, hands-on guidance. Their team of authors, editors, and publishing professionals helps you strengthen story structure, pacing, and voice before you submit or publish.
Through their community-based workshops, you’ll receive actionable feedback from peers and personalized coaching from experienced industry mentors. Each session focuses on craft and marketability—helping you sharpen your storytelling while learning what agents and editors look for.
B&N Press authors also enjoy special pricing through this partnership. You can access the Start Strong or Finish Strong courses at a discounted rate, making professional guidance more accessible as you prepare your next book for readers.
Ready Chapter 1’s approach combines craft education with collaboration, giving you both the skills and support to take your writing to the next level. Whether you’re revising your first novel or polishing your fifth, this B&N Press self-publishing service ensures your manuscript reaches its full potential.
Check out Ready Chapter 1 to see how their expert-led programs can transform your story—and don’t miss our conversation with founder Fred Koehler to learn how Ready Chapter 1 helps authors perfect their craft.
BookTrib: Share Your Book with New Readers
Publishing is just the first step. But promotion helps your book reach readers everywhere. BookTrib offers marketing tools designed specifically for indie authors who want to stand out. Their team knows how to tell your story, build awareness, and connect you with engaged reading communities.
BookTrib creates customized publicity campaigns that include featured articles, social media promotion, author Q&As, and exclusive interviews. Your book can appear on their high-traffic website and across their social channels, where they regularly highlight independent authors to a growing audience of dedicated readers.
Through this partnership, B&N Press authors receive special discounted pricing on BookTrib’s marketing services. Packages can include a Featured Spotlight article on BookTrib.com, social media coverage across Instagram and Facebook, and a mention in the BookTrib Newsletter, which reaches thousands of subscribers each week.
BookTrib also offers opportunities for deeper exposure, including author interviews, book trailers, and content syndication through their publishing network. These tools help your book get noticed by readers, influencers, and media outlets.
If you’re ready to grow your audience, this B&N Press self-publishing partner can help spread the word. Learn more on BookTrib’s site and start building buzz today—or watch our conversation with founder Meryl Moss to hear her expert advice on promoting your book effectively.
Author’s Republic: Expand Your Reach with Audiobooks
Audiobooks continue to grow in popularity every year, giving authors another powerful way to reach readers. Author’s Republic helps you tap into that audience with ease through simple, wide-reaching audiobook distribution.
As a trusted B&N Press self-publishing service, Author’s Republic distributes your audiobook to major retailers and libraries, including B&N Audiobooks and more than 50 other global platforms. You retain full control of your work while gaining access to listeners around the world.
You can upload your finished audiobook or connect with professional narrators and producers directly through their service. Author’s Republic handles everything else—from metadata setup and pricing to royalty tracking—so you can focus on writing your next book instead of managing complex distribution.
Explore Author’s Republic today to make your book available to listeners everywhere and grow your audience through the power of audio.
Choosing the Right Partner for You
Every author’s needs are different. Some need editing help. Others need design, marketing, or audio production. That’s why B&N Press self-publishing services offer a variety of trusted partners. Each one gives you direct access to professionals who understand independent publishing.
When you choose the right partner, you invest in your book’s success. You also save time, reduce stress, and build confidence in every step of the process.
Not sure where to start? Think about what stage you’re in. If your book needs editing, start with Reedsy or Ready Chapter 1. If you need a cover, 99designs is your next stop. Want marketing support? Try BookTrib. Want to reach audiobook listeners? Author’s Republic is ready for you.
Each of these partners integrates easily with B&N Press, helping you create, publish, and promote like a pro.
Visit the B&N Press Self-Publishing Services page to explore all our trusted partners and find the right support for your goals. Your publishing journey starts today—let’s make your story shine.
