Episode Title:
The Smart Publishing Impact Series - Episode 27: A Guide to Hiring Freelancers for Your Book
Episode Summary:
Self-publishing doesn’t mean do-it-yourself—at least, it shouldn’t. In this real-talk solo episode, Renée Lautermilch walks you through everything you need to know about hiring freelancers for your book. From choosing the right platforms to spotting lazy work masked by AI, this is your no-fluff guide to getting professional help that actually helps. Whether you’re hiring an editor, formatter, or designer, Renée shares practical tips that will save you time, money, and major frustration.
What You’ll Hear:
Where to find credible freelancers (and who to avoid)
Why Fiverr is a great place to start—and when to move off-platform
How to tell if your “expert” is just using automation
Why specialized freelancers always beat jack-of-all-trades
The hidden red flags in formatting, indexing, and design work
What services are worth outsourcing—and which ones you should learn yourself
Quote to Remember:“You need to know enough to be dangerous—so you don’t pay for sloppy work wrapped in fancy words.”
Mentioned in This Episode:
Renée’s book: The One Hour Author, available on Amazon
DIY KDP Upload Course: Available at smartpublishingservices.com
Connect with Renée: https://www.facebook.com/renee.sanabria.1
Next Week:A new solo episode diving deeper into tools and techniques to help you level up your author game—don’t miss it!
