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Margery (Mia) Walshaw

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Design and Formatting

Book Cover Design

You can’t judge a book by its cover. Sadly, that’s no longer the case. It may sound harsh, but people do judge books by their covers. And, I’m willing to bet that you do it too.

Think about it for a minute…the cover is the first thing you see. Let’s say you plan to buy one book this month. So, you scroll through your choices and find a book with a beautiful, eye-catching cover and one that looks as if your next-door-neighbor offered to “help” design a cover. Which one do you buy?

A professionally designed cover does not have to mean spending an exorbitant amount of money. I work with expert cover designers who I have curated from around the world. I work with artists throughout the United States as well as Venezuela, Australia, Mexico, and more. Each one has their own style and genre speciality. I search the world over for the best artists…and I find them for your benefit.

As a book packager, I will help you get the cover of your dreams. Here are a few that I’ve recently curated.

Typography

Typography is just as important as cover design. The choice of font, spacing between letters and words, artistic scrolls…all of this impacts the cover. Typography is not secondary to the cover image. In fact, expert typography will enhance the beauty of the cover art.

Book Formatting

Your book is written and professionally edited. The cover is designed and simply beautiful. Make sure the readers’ experience continues to be pure perfection with professional formatting.

Professional formatting ensures that your book looks high-quality and functions properly across all digital devices. Affordable pricing is based on word count.

Email questions to: info(at)evatopia.com

 

Proud Member of IBPA

Proud Member of IBPA

Proud Member of NetGalley

Proud Member of NetGalley

Testimonials…

“Evatopia liberated me in providing all the information I needed to publish my debut novel. Margery and the team are outstandingly helpful and anyone wanting to get their story published should definitely check this company out.” -- Victoria Atkin, actress and author of "London Love"

“Margery Walshaw helped me with the final edits of my first novel, This Way To Forever (Bedford/St. Martins). Not only did she complete the project two days before deadline, she was detailed, encouraging and believed in the overall vision of the book. Every author understands how important finding the right editor for every stage of your novel is, and Margery has the background and the experience to move your project in a forward direction. She has a returning writer in me. Thank you, Margery!”  -- Loren Kleinman, Huffington Post columnist and author

“Working with Margery is a writer’s dream. I used to edit my work as I wrote. I spent more time correcting myself rather than focus on the freedom of writing. Margery is super skilled and so good at what she does, I don’t give editing myself as I write a thought. She frees me up to put valuable and often times fleeting thoughts down on the page where they belong.” -- Tracey Noonan, Author and Owner, Wicked Good Cupcakes (as seen on Shark Tank)

“Margery Walshaw is amazing. She packaged my book, So Many Frogs…Not Enough Prozac, and took care of everything from editing, to cover design, to formatting. I am so happy with the final product. Most importantly, Margery is a pleasure to work with. She offers her expert opinions and provides constructive criticisms, but she really made it a priority to stay true to my vision and make sure I was happy and comfortable every step of the way. It was such a joy to see all of my ideas come to life and I owe it all to Margery. I really enjoyed working with Margery and would highly recommend her to any author looking to take their work to the next level. “ -- Sammi Robin, blogger and author

As a brand new, hot-off-the-press screenwriter, all I had were questions. Margery took the time to answer them and make sense of a business that can be such a mystery. After critiquing my work and addressing my concerns, she made certain I knew that the door to her wisdom was always open. In the end, Margery's best advice to me: "Keep writing. Some scripts sell and others don't. But writers always write." -- Kathy Aspden, screenwriter

Thank you, Evatopia. I am in the middle of a major rewrite so your “Scriptique” was incredibly helpful. I appreciate the time you spent reading my script.” -- Len Nannarone, screenwriter

My Inspiration

Some lesser known facts about me. When not writing or working with writers, I'm most likely practicing yoga. I love to spend time with my family, cook (badly), and read. If I had to choose only two books for my library they would be "Girl on a Train" and "Special Topics in Calamity Physics." I could eat avocados for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I'm a dog person first, but there's nothing cooler than an aloof cat.

Live a “Full Color Life”

What does it mean to live a Full Color Life?

  • You pursue your passions.
  • You dream big, but act responsibly.
  • You find time for creative endeavors.

Live happier, healthier, and in full color. Click the image to get your copy today.

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