The Drylam Marketplace
The Drylam Marketplace connects independent writers with carefully selected editors, illustrators, and author-marketing professionals.
Explore each professional’s experience, portfolio and services, and find support that fits your project while keeping ownership and creative control in your hands.
Editors
Strengthen your manuscript with expert editorial support
Work with editors who can help you develop, refine and prepare your manuscript. Explore support ranging from developmental feedback and manuscript assessments to proofreading and detailed editorial guidance.
Illustrators
Bring your characters, scenes and ideas to life
Discover illustrators with experience across book covers, children’s books, character design and interior artwork. Review each professional’s style, portfolio and service options to find the right creative fit for your project.
Marketers
Build a clearer path to your readers
Connect with marketing professionals who can support author positioning, launch planning, audience development and promotional strategy. Find practical guidance designed to help you communicate your book with greater confidence and direction.
How the Drylam Marketplace works
Explore
Browse professionals according to the support your project needs.
Review
Compare portfolios, specialisms, service scope and pricing.
Discuss
Submit a project brief or book a consultation before commissioning custom work.
Begin
Agree the deliverables, timeline, revisions, price and rights before work starts.
How we select Marketplace professionals
Professionals applying to the Drylam Marketplace are reviewed for relevant experience, portfolio quality, communication, transparent service terms and respect for author ownership.
Apply to become a Marketplace professional
Drylam is building a carefully selected network of professionals who support independent writers. Applications are reviewed before any profile or service is added.