Sometimes you just need a buddy

The Author Buddy provides reliable, professional, and affordable prepublishing services for Independent Authors, including Beta Reading and Cover Design. We are here to help, because once you’ve written that book, sometimes you need a buddy to help you through the rest!

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Featured Premade Book Covers

Our Premade Covers are the perfect solution for authors who want gorgeous, quality covers at an affordable price. With two full-time cover designers on our team, The Author Buddy always has a huge selection of covers ready for the perfect story!

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Latest Updates

Premade Cover Drops

Check out our Newest Premade Book Cover Designs

Beta Reading Availability

Our team is ready to provide valuable feedback to take your story to the next level

Sales & Specials

All of our latest deals, discounts, and even giveaways!

News & Announcements

New services, new team members, new add-ons, and more!

The Author Buddy 2023 in Numbers

The New Year is going to be amazing, but we love looking back at all of the way our team has helped authors in 2023!

129+

Premade Cover Dropped

61+

Custom Covers Designed

7.3 Million

Words Read

75+

Authors Served
View Our 2023 Wrap Up
  • Rachel Christley - Christley Creatives & The Author Buddy
  • Perrin Brunson - The Author Buddy
  • The Author Buddy Team - Professional Beta Readers & Cover Designers - Ashley
  • The Author Buddy Team - Professional Beta Readers & Cover Designers - Bre
  • The Author Buddy Team - Professional Beta Readers & Cover Designers - Brandy
  • The Author Buddy Team - Professional Beta Readers & Cover Designers - Terri
  • The Author Buddy Team - Professional Beta Readers & Cover Designers - Rachael
  • The Author Buddy Team - Professional Beta Readers & Cover Designers - Kelli

Meet the Team

Life is so much better with a buddy
…and here are The Author Buddy, we get to work with ours,
all while helping Authors on their journey to publishing success.

Meet the team

Not Sure What You Need? Don’t Know What To Do?

We have helpful guides for our Premade Covers, Custom Cover Design Services, Beta Reading Packages, and more! 

Premade Covers

See how the Premade Cover Process works, and what you get when you work with The Author Buddy!

Custom Cover Design Packages

Find out which package would be the perfect fit for your project

Beta Reading Packages

Let us help you find where you need assistance in your writing process

Check Out Our Portfolio

We’re so happy to share some of our favorite projects!
Take a look through the portfolio to see these great projects, the wonderful authors we’ve had the pleasure to work with, and what they had to say about their experiences! 

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What Authors are Saying About The Author Buddy

Not to brag, but we think we’re a pretty great team!
Don’t take our word for it though… check out what our clients have to say! (they might be a little less biased than we are, lol)

Rachel was Amazing
throughout the whole process and did helped me get the book cover of my dreams. It had everything that I had asked for and more and did an amazing job. When I’d open the first book cover idea over, I had ran to show it to my sister because it was amazing. Thank you Rachel, you were truly amazing to work with and I hope to work with you in the future.
Sera Marron
Author of A Twist Of Mafia Series
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I loved working with The Author Buddy
I used The Author Buddy for beta reading my cozy mystery. I’m so glad I did! I received a detailed letter of feedback and several incredibly helpful suggestions! The social media quote service was invaluable and saved me so much time! I loved working with The Author Buddy so much that I just reserved a spot for a second book!
Tara Lush
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10/10 experience
…I’d been terrified of doing this, because I can be very particular about what I like…But working with Perrin and Rachel was such a delight! On top of being completely professional and talented, they’re also some of the most lovely people I’ve ever had the pleasure of dealing with. This was a 10/10 experience, and I’m already planning on returning for another cover when my next novel is ready to go!
Renée Shantel
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The beta reading feedback provided by Perrin blew my mind.
She was so incredibly thorough and detail-oriented, and I really felt like she wanted my story to be the best version possible. Not only did she provide helpful suggestions for improvements, but she also noted things that were already working (yay!). I can’t recommend Perrin enough if you’re looking for an expert beta reader with a caring touch! Thank you, Perrin!
Michelle Cornish
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Your book will definitely be in capable hands with Rachael!
Rachael has beta read my last two wolf shifter books, and she has been fabulous to work with! She totally understands the delicate balance of pacing and too much/too little description when it comes to certain scenes. To be perfectly honest, I got a little misty-eyed while reading her feedback on my last book when she said she squealed during a particularly happy moment for my characters. Rachael is truly an invested reader when it comes to the characters and story. 
Lindsey R. Loucks
USA Today Bestselling Author
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