BookNami Marketplace

Hire the best in the book industry

Vetted cover designers, editors, illustrators, formatters, and marketers who understand books.

Marketplace

How it works

A clear, step-by-step breakdown for clients and professionals, from the first job post to the final payout.

For clients

Step 1
Post your job
Describe your project, set your budget, and list the book-industry skills you need.
Post a job
Step 2
Browse proposals
Review proposals from vetted professionals with portfolios, ratings, and relevant experience.
Step 3
Award the job
Choose the best fit and generate a draft contract automatically. Other proposals are declined.
Step 4
Set terms and sign
Agree on deliverables, milestones, and payment terms. Both you and the professional sign.
Step 5
Fund milestones
Deposit funds for each milestone. Money is held securely in BookNami escrow until work is approved.
Step 6
Review work and release
Approve completed milestones. Funds are released to the professional only when you are satisfied.
Step 7
Leave a review
Rate the professional and share feedback to help the community and build their reputation.
Step 8
Own your deliverables
Completed work is transferred to your project workspace so you can download and use it.

For professionals

Step 1
Create your profile
Showcase your skills, portfolio, and experience so clients looking for book experts can find you.
Create profile
Step 2
Get verified (optional)
Complete verification for a badge and higher visibility in search and recommendations.
Step 3
Browse open jobs
Filter jobs by category, budget, and timeline so you can focus on projects that fit your craft.
Browse jobs
Step 4
Submit a proposal
Pitch your approach, timeline, and price for the jobs you want to win.
Step 5
Get awarded and sign
When selected, review the contract and sign to activate the shared workspace.
Step 6
Do the work and submit
Complete milestones and submit deliverables for client approval through the workspace.
Step 7
Get paid
Milestone funds are released to your BookNami ledger after the client approves your work.
Step 8
Request payout
Withdraw your available earnings to your connected Stripe or bank account when you are ready.