The DHR Directory
Welcome to The DHR Directory!
This directory is for paid author services - services can be anything authors might wish to use to assist in publishing their book, including (but not limited to) editing, cover design, sensitivity reading, graphics, formatting, organising book tours, etc. If you’re looking for people to help you with your book, look no further! Many of the folks listed in our directory work in multiple genres, so have a browse. Although we are currently listing all services on one page, as the directory grows we will expand to using different pages for services.
If you are interested in joining our Directory, please check out the ‘Join the Directory’ page.
The Directory
Editing
Elle Turpitt Editing
Contact Name: Elle Turpitt
Elle Turpitt Editing Website
Specialist Genres: Horror, Fantasy Romance
Other Genres: All
Elle Turpitt Editing provides detailed, honest and encouraging editing, helping you polish your manuscript so it's ready for submission or publication.
Ingrid Moon
Contact Name: Ingrid Moon
Ingrid Moon Website
Genres: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Speculative, Magical Realism, Romance
Science consulting for worldbuilding in all genres
Ready to turn good writing into unforgettable stories? Certified line and copy editor + science adviser helping authors create polished prose and worlds that feel real.
Sensitivity Reading
Xan van Rooyen
Contact Name: Xan van Rooyen
Xan van Rooyen Website
Genres: Horror, Dark Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Also covers all YA & MG
Sensitivity reading and consultations on short stories, novellas, and novels for bi, non-binary, and autistic rep. As a music teacher with a Master's in my subject, I'm also happy to consult on topics related to music as well as to answer questions related to South Africa and Finland.
Flexible about pricing especially for authors with marginalized identities
Dee O
Contact Name: Dee
Dee Website
Genres: Horror, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Crime, Thriller, Historical, Contemporary
Dee offers sensitivity reading for bi characters, child abuse experiences, disabled experiences, and religious abuse experiences. Dee is also a biomedical scientist/professor, and would enjoy helping writers clarify any scientific terms and processes, or answering general questions relating to her area of STEM. She would love to help your work feel more scientifically accurate while maintaining your creative vision.
Design Services
Kitch & Quill Studio
Contact Name: Rachel Kitch
Kitch & Quill Studio Website
Author Brand & Website Design, Marketing Graphics
Genres: All
Kitch & Quill Studio offers bespoke brand and website design for authors, publishing professionals, and more. Let your time go towards writing, not struggling in Canva or launching a new contact form! Rates and portfolio can be found at www.rachelkitch.com/design.
I'm a horror author myself, debuting Fall 2026, so I know how difficult and time-consuming it can be to shape your online presence! I design my clients' websites to be as easy to maintain as possible after it's launched. In addition to brand and website design, I offer book cover designs, marketing graphics (including banners and table runners), and interior formatting.