Stress-Free,
No Hassle Book Design & Editing.
A children’s book, an instruction manual, a self-help book or a fiction novel: We do it all and much more.
Why we are different.
Reliable. Experienced. Solution-Seekers.
For many authors, creating a book can be a puzzle. We take the mystery away and make the process of planning, editing, designing, and publishing enjoyable and efficient. We deliver results beyond expectations.
Years in business
- Proudly made in Canada.
- English UK/US/AU, French.
- Personal & Commercial experience.
- Family-run business.
Businesses Served
- Online payment options available.
- Work according to your budget.
Book Collaborations
- We are print experts.
- All work is done in-house.
- Creative guidance.
- Book packages available.
Robots
- No toasters (AI).
- No shortcuts.
- Ethical work.
- Made with Love.
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“This is the BEST graphic designer (freelance, in-house, contract, et. al.) I have ever worked with in my 10 years of project management. I will definitely work with her again.”
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“I would suggest Richard to people who are looking for someone who can be depended on, efficient and most importantly, knowledgeable.”
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“While the scope of my project grew in complexity as time progressed, their team adapted and handled the new challenges very quickly. I’m extremely satisfied with the final product delivered, and I strongly recommend their services!”
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“Outstanding quality of work and able to provide concepts truly tailored to feedback provided. One of the best providers I have ever worked with. Look no further!”
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“The outcome exceeded my expectations, couldn’t have imagined to project turning out better. They've not only completed the work in a timely manner, but also added to the project with their own ideas and suggestions, bringing the whole project to a new level. I will highly recommend this designer and editor to all of my peers.”
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“WOW! I am SO impressed with this team's work and service. There were several parts to the project and they consistently exceeded my expectations in both work quality and response times - even when the project changed along the way. I recommend Richard and Melissa to anyone looking for both great work AND great service.”
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“Before I found Melissa I had worked with many different graphic designers and it was always a struggle. With her everything is easy. I personally think she is a genius when it comes to design work. It’s like she has a magic wand and everything just looks crisp, clean and professional.”
What do you need?
Author Mentoring
You need a truly helpful (but still friendly) critique.
- Friendly and helptul critique of your book or unfinished texts.
- Giving new ways to write.
- Helping you discover your voice.
- Voice chat mentoring available for authors.
- With focus on creative writing.
Self-Publishing Consultation
You need guidance with the ‘technicalities’ of Self-Publishing.
How do I get an ISBN?
How do I get a Kindle file of my book?
How do I self-publish on Amazon?
Audio & Video to Text
You want to save time by recording your thoughts.
Record your thoughts and hire us to transcribe them into a workable text.
We then convert that text into a rough draft of your book.
Then we edit, design and collaborate with you to publish your book.
Content Development Editing
You need Professional Editing Services.
Helping you get ‘unstuck’.
Helping you fill in the blanks and refine your ideas.
Helping you express you best words.
Proofreading & Copyediting
You to get your book ready for publication.
Grammar, syntax, spelling, ponctuation, and formatting.
Compliance with your style guide (Chigaco manual of style APA formatting, Macquarie, etc.)
Regional styles available as well (English US, English UK, English AU)
Custom Family Books
You want to offer the most memorable gift.
Honor a life story with pictures and personalised storytelling.
Create a memoir of a honeymoon, a family journey, the eulogy of a loved one or a family genealogy.
A perfect gift for someone who already has everything!
In-House Book Design
Layout and Printing preparation.
Get your cover designed and your book’s interior layout, ready for printing.
No templates, custom/bespoke work according to your style and target audience.
We can help you make your chapters come alive with appropriate and eye-popping illustrations and diagrams.
Graphic Design & Illustration
Anything design-related.
Full color illustrations for children’s books, covers, infographics, etc.
Full business branding including logos, business cards, flyers, social media identity kit, trade show material, billboards, packaging, etc.
Vectorisation and digital improvements of existing assets (handrawn sketches, low quality logos, file conversions, etc.)
Pricing for all services is on a case by case basis.
Please contact us and let us know your budget and your needs!
Our team.
Mélissa Caron
Senior Graphic Design & Pre-Press Specialist
- Fashion Marketing, 1996
- Graphic Design, 1998
- Pre-Press Specialised Commercial Printing Offset 6+ colors/Digital/Large Format/Packaging, 2000-2008
- Freelance Graphic Designer, 2006-Present
- Languages: French Canadian/English
I have been working full-time as a Graphic Designer since 2000 and I’m in business since 2006.
I’ve helped countless people all around the world to put on paper what they “feel” in their heads. In my most active years in commercial printing, one could not look right or left in Québec without seeing something I worked on. Not only have I worked with the preparation of layouts and designs, but I was also granted full access to people who are the masters of their machines in a printing environment; this gave me a very privileged knowledge few graphic designers can ever dream of. This is why I’m not shy to say I can help you accomplish pretty much any kind of project.
I love sorting and embellishing stuff, while also keeping the original flavor of my clients’ original drafts; I want to offer you the design you’d make for yourself if you had my hands, but I also put myself in your audience’s shoes. And then I add my own spices. My style is practical, clear, and professional.
I find it important to make your own personality shine through my designs and even help you define it yourself by offering different drafts, and working with you on getting to your “Ah-ha!” moment. If you don’t know what you want, I’ll find a way to extract from your mind what you cannot explain with words 🙂
I love my work and it transpires in the quality of my projects and the way I deal with my clients. A lot of respect is applied to every design and communication is easy going and friendly. I like to make you feel like I am part of your team and keep things simple!
Richard Burian, MA MLitt CELTA
Editor
- BA/MA English Language & Literature, Károli Gáspar Reformed University, Budapest, 2004
- MLitt Medieval and Renaissance Studies, University of Glasgow, 2007
- CELTA English Language Teaching Certificate, Glasgow, 2008
- English Language Teacher, 2001-2010, Romania, Hungary, Belgium and Scotland
- Freelance Editor, Canada, 2010-Present
- Languages: English, Hungarian
I spent 10 years of my life traveling, studying and working as an English language teacher across several European countries. I studied English Linguistics and English Literature to Master’s level and I also earned a Cambridge CELTA. I’m a qualified English language teacher as well as a historical linguist.
I have lived in Canada for almost 15 years now where I edit books for clients from all over the English-speaking world. I’ve spent the last two and a half decades immersed in the English language completely and fully.
I know the English language inside-out. I studied Old English, Old French, and Medieval European History. I can work in American English, British English, Canadian English and Australian English. I’ll improve your text while letting your unique author’s voice stand out from the crowd.
I’ve edited hundreds of books for business owners, entrepreneurs, academics, researchers and scientists. I’ve worked on business books, children’s books, memoirs, language teaching books, psychology books, monographs, histories, and even corporate training manuals.
You can count on me for all your editing needs!
Contact us.
