AuthorsDen.com, an online community for writers established in 2000, has launched what is essentially a Craigslist for publishing services. Unlike Craigslist, though, there is a minimal fee to post an ad on the site. Since going live in June, the AuthorsDen.com Community MarketPlace has 52 ads from ghostwriters, editors, designers, printers, distributors, publicists, and other service providers.
It costs $10 to join Author's Den, with a $10-per-month fee thereafter to maintain membership. Community members may list as many company profiles under their company listings as they like. Author’s Den takes a 20% commission on all services sold through the MarketPlace.
Craig Nagasugi, CEO of AuthorsDen.com, said, “It has been one of our goals to provide an opportunity for our authors and members to offer services that would benefit other members in our community. One of the most frequently asked questions we field from members is “Where do I find a…” and we would often point them in the direction of another member. Our MarketPlace retains the business within our community and gives our authors and service providers a structured site to market their services.”
