Reedsy Reviews 

I applied to Reedsy as a web developer despite having 6+ years of professional experience and building over 350 websites for clients. Their requirements mention needing at least 3 years of experience and a strong portfolio, both of which I clearly exceed.

Unfortunately, my application was rejected without any meaningful feedback or explanation. If Reedsy has additional selection criteria beyond what's advertised, they should be transparent about it instead of encouraging experienced professionals to spend time applying only to receive an automated rejection.

The lack of transparency makes the application process feel misleading and frustrating. I expected a platform that values experienced freelancers, but my experience suggests otherwise.

I hope Reedsy improves its screening process and provides clearer expectations or constructive feedback to applicants.

I like Reedsy, they are not too big for their boots. Everyone matters to them. If you have a query about matters relating to the publishing of your first novel, they understand and have an answer.
My Reedsy professional editor Rosie and professional proofreader Eleanor were really friendly, down to earth, we emailed each other, which, for me was nice.
My first of three novels, The One and Only Conchobar Stacey, a love story and family drama, follows an Irish family who emigrate from a small village in Ireland to Hell's Kitchen, New York in 1924. It covers a beautiful love affair, heartbreak and the Wall Street Crash of 1929.
Reedsy ladies told me they enjoyed working on it. Thank you Rosie and Eleanor. I am about to beg Sheila Crowley, agent and Reedsy member of staff to accept all 3 of my novels.
Thanks Martin for your interesting videos. Thanks Reedsy for your emails, thanks for everything :)

Katia from Reedsy, delivered a fabulous structural edit for my first book. Her editorial report was detailed, relevant, timely, and cost-effective, and was supported by extensive notes that made the revision process easy to manage. Her work resolved numerous structural issues and significantly improved the book's readability. I recommend her services with complete confidence.

As a first time author I was understandably nervous about finding the right professional to help bring my debut book The Connextions Code to life. Finding Reedsy was genuinely one of the best decisions I made throughout my entire publishing journey.
What immediately stood out was the quality and professionalism of the platform itself. Knowing that every professional on Reedsy is carefully vetted gave me enormous peace of mind — my project felt safe from the very beginning. As someone investing significant time, money and emotion into my first book that reassurance was absolutely priceless.
The process of finding and connecting with the right professional was straightforward and transparent. Communication throughout was handled seamlessly through the platform which added another layer of security and professionalism to the whole experience.
The professional I worked with was excellent — delivering on time, preserving my voice throughout and providing constructive feedback at every stage. But what made the experience truly special was knowing that Reedsy had already done the hard work of ensuring I was working with someone I could trust.
For any first time author who feels overwhelmed by the publishing process I cannot recommend Reedsy highly enough. It took the uncertainty out of what can be an incredibly daunting experience and replaced it with confidence, security and genuine professional support.
I will absolutely be returning to Reedsy for future projects without hesitation.

Reedsy made it so easy to connect with a professional who was able to provide much needed feedback on my debut novel. This was a connection I’d otherwise never have made, being a first timer and new to the publishing world. I literally knew no one, but Reedsy saved the day.

Several rounds of developmental editing and copy edits on two novels. Wonderful experience with two different editors. No doubts that the Reedsy team has strengthened my novels.

The editor I worked with was excellent. I had been hesitant at first to work with Reedsy because it can be on the expensive side, but I like that their editors, designers, etc. are highly vetted, and that Reedsy is there to stand behind you if anything goes wrong. The whole process was professional and totally worth it.

I am just coming off an experience with Zeynep Sen, an editor on Reedsy. It was one of the best experiences I've had writing my first novella. I probably never would have found her if it hadn't been for Reedsy. The platform is great for writers at so many stages of their journey. They have everything from a marketplace for finding editors and agents to weekly prompt contests, and they provide a wonderful community of writers to help take some of the loneliness out of the writing profession. I have recommended and would recommend Reedsy to anyone seeking services for any facet of the writing experience.

I'm crazy about Reedsy Studio! It helped me format my latest book and was so easy to use! I even was able to select fonts, decide on chapter heading look, add parts to the book, and much more. Once finished, I was able to output it to a print-ready pdf and an EPUB file. All at no cost. Truly a fantastic service from Reedsy. Highly recommended!

This website is the best! As a new writer, I have needed a lot of guidance and Reedsy has all the help I need from editing to marketing. Easy to use and quick. It is great!

I didn't know Reedsy, but I discovered it and quickly got to use it for my upcoming book and I'm really impressed with how easy the platform is to use and the quality of the editors I had at my disposal. I was able to get multiple quoted from very talented editors that were in line with my content and within a few hours I had found great candidates, uploaded my work and got started. I'm definitely going to use Reedsy again.I used two different editors and got great results both times. My book can now go to print! Also the value was really good and I'm very happy with what I got for my money. A+

My experience was average. It was easy to follow the process but i haven't received payment yet. I'm waiting to see if the promised payment is completed. So far the experience is neither very good nor very bad.

I found Reedsy really simple and easy to use. I was able to quickly select the professionals I wanted, submit my brief, and upload supporting files without any hassle.

The turnaround time was incredibly fast. Less than 48 hours after submitting my brief, I had already received a quote from a professional, accepted it, and had my first introductory meeting with them.

Everything felt smooth and straightforward from start to finish, and I was kept up to date at every step through both the platform and email. Overall, a really positive experience.

Reedsy is a great source for authors. Will definitely use again.

Really good platform!
It's useful and safe to use, specially because everything is documented, so every negotiation is recorded in every way. which is great!

Reedsy has been an incredible companion on my journey to publishing my first book. The platform is easy to use, professional, and packed with useful tools for writers.

What impressed me most was the customer support. Every time I needed help, the team responded quickly and efficiently. Their support gave me confidence to keep moving forward and eventually publish my book.

I highly recommend Reedsy to any writer looking for a platform that genuinely supports authors.

Website was easy to navigate.
I found perfect editor for my project. Lots of professional help available at reasonable rates.

Comprehensive resources for new writers presented in an easy-to-navigate site. The online, affordable classes are so valuable for real world publishing information and honing the craft.

I enjoyed their dark mode feature which makes writing easier for my eyes!

Great experience as a first-time author. Reedsy made it easy to find and connect with experienced publishing professionals, and the editor I hired provided incredibly valuable feedback on my children's book manuscript. The platform is easy to use, professional and reassuring for new writers. I'd happily recommend it to other authors.