About
Vicky Haygood
Editorial and
Book Design Services
Our Approach to Author Services
The business of books is one that I enjoy immensely. I enjoy teaching authors, I enjoy interacting with colleagues, and I enjoy the actual work that goes into them. Every stage in making a book is special and improves the book.
Making books takes a lot of work. The first, and biggest, step is for the author to get their story on the page. After that, my work begins!
My highest priority when assisting authors on their publication journey is to make their book the best version of itself. This means helping them understand everything about the process and preserving their writing style and voice in the manuscript. Your book is still your book; editors shouldn’t change that.
Communication is key!
Vicky Haygood
Editor, Proofreader, Cover Designer, Interior Designer, Ebook Formatter
I am a professional editor, proofreader, and book designer dedicated to helping independent authors transform their manuscripts into high-quality books ready for both print and digital distribution. My goal is to support authors through the self-publishing or small press journey by refining their work without compromising their unique voice or style.
A lifelong book lover and avid reader across genres, I’m passionate about elevating the quality of independently published works. With the rise of self-publishing, I’ve seen many promising stories fall short due to preventable errors in editing and design. I believe good books deserve to be great—and I’m here to make sure they reach their full potential.
I continually invest in my craft through memberships in the Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA) and ACES: The Society for Editing, along with ongoing training and professional development.
This work is more than a career—it’s a dream realized. I’m deeply committed to what I do and genuinely enjoy every step of the process.
Our Values
When working with someone on something as personal as a book that they wrote, it is important to choose someone whose values align with yours.
Diligence
I will never do something halfway, or less than my best. When I work with authors I put a lot of time and effort into what we’re doing, and I do it thoroughly and carefully, with full communication every step of the way.
Education
I won’t ever just change things or make decisions without discussing them with you first. If I suggest a change to your manuscript or cover, I will be happy to explain in depth the reasons why I made that choice. We can discuss it at length. “Know better, do better” is my personal motto and that extends to how I help educate authors.
Honesty
Open, honest communication is key to my relationship with my clients. I will be respectful and honest at all times, and I expect the same from my clients!
What We Do Best
Copyediting
Ebook Formatting
Proofreading
Interior Design
Line Editing
Cover Design
Marketing Materials
