Creative Services for Authors and Small Businesses
Professional book formatting, virtual assistance, and custom social media graphics — designed to elevate your story or brand.
For Authors
Publishing Visibility Support for Indie Authors
Story Orchard Studio provides social media graphics and publishing administration support for indie authors across all writing genres.
I help authors show up online with confidence and consistency, using platform-aware visuals and organised backend support so releases stay visible, readers stay engaged, and the publishing process feels manageable rather than overwhelming.
This work is practical, intentional, and designed for authors building sustainable careers, not just single releases.
Core Service
Social Media Graphics & Visibility Support
This is the primary focus of Story Orchard Studio.
As your graphics and visibility support partner, I create custom, genre-aligned social media visuals designed to work with platform algorithms and reader behaviour, not against them. These graphics support your releases, your brand, and your ongoing presence across social platforms.
This service is ideal for authors who:
Want consistent, professional visuals without designing everything themselves
Struggle to keep up with content during busy writing or release periods
Understand the importance of visibility but feel unsure how to execute it
Want graphics that clearly signal genre, tone, and themes
Social Media Graphics support may include:
Custom Canva graphics for Instagram, Facebook, and other platforms
Release and preorder graphics
Tropes, themes, or hook-based visuals
Quote and teaser graphics
Reels cover graphics
Story graphics and highlight covers
Brand-consistent templates for ongoing use
All graphics are designed to be editable, reusable, and aligned with current platform behaviour, giving you tools you can continue using long after delivery.
Branching Support
Author Operations VA (Optional Ongoing Support)
For authors who need more than visuals alone, Story Orchard Studio also offers publishing administration and operational support as an add-on or ongoing retainer.
This is publishing-aware support built specifically for indie authors.
This service is ideal for authors who:
Release regularly or are planning upcoming launches
Have an ARC team, newsletter, or reader group that needs managing
Feel overwhelmed by timelines, uploads, or promotional admin
Want a reliable point of contact during release periods
Author Operations VA support may include:
Release timeline creation and ongoing tracking
ARC team coordination and communication
Newsletter scheduling and promo swap coordination
Reader group moderation (Facebook or Discord)
Upload assistance for platforms such as KDP and Kobo
Preorder and launch administration
Basic metadata and category checks
Scheduling social media content using provided or existing assets
This service is offered on a monthly retainer with a minimum commitment, allowing me to integrate into your workflow and provide consistent, reliable support.
Additional Services
Additional services are available either as standalone bookings or in combination with ongoing support, subject to availability.
Launch Week Support
Scheduling launch-related posts and announcements
Managing ARC reminders and follow-ups
Coordinating newsletter sends and promo timing
Designed to reduce stress and decision fatigue during high-pressure release periods.
Series & Publishing Administration
Tracking series information, themes, and content warnings
Maintaining publishing documentation
Organising timelines and release assets
Useful for authors managing multiple books, pen names, or ongoing projects.
What I Don’t Offer
Story Orchard Studio does not currently offer:
Editing or manuscript services of any kind
Ghostwriting or content writing
Paid ARC reading or reviewing
Advertising management or paid ads setup
If you need services outside my scope, I’m happy to recommend trusted professionals from my industry network.
Working With Story Orchard Studio
I work with a limited number of clients at a time to ensure quality, consistency, and thoughtful support.
All new clients begin with an application so we can confirm expectations align before moving forward.
📩 Interested in working together? Please head to the contact page to submit an enquiry or application.
Author Services
Quote Pulls & Trope and Trigger Lists
Reading through your manuscript to identify quotes that would be great for promoting your story, and to identify tropes to advertise as well as potential triggers warnings to share with your readers.
Virtual Author Assistant
Whether you are after long term Author Support, or just an extra helping hand while launching and promoting your latest release, I can help.
Social Media Graphics
Custom created Social Media Graphics to support and promote your story and your brand.
In The Margins
Short-term, behind-the-scenes support for Australian indie authors during launches, events, and busy publishing weeks.
You know those weeks. The book is ready. The date is locked in. And suddenly everything needs doing at the same time.
Emails. Posts. ARC reminders. Event details. Follow-ups. All important. All fiddly. All happening while you’re still trying to write, promote, and be a human.
In The Margins exists for exactly that moment.
What In The Margins is
In books, the margins are where the notes go. The tweaks. The reminders. The things that make the whole thing work.
In The Margins is short-term, task-focused support for indie authors who don’t need a full-time assistant, but do need extra capacity during launches, events, and high-pressure publishing periods.
It’s designed to slot neatly into what you already have in place. No big systems overhaul. No awkward handover. No long-term commitment.
Just practical, publishing-aware support to help you get through the busy weeks without running yourself into the ground.
This is a good fit if you:
Are an Aussie indie author heading into a launch or event
Are doing most things yourself (or with very limited help)
Know what needs to be done, but don’t have the time or energy to do it all
Want short-term support, not another long-term expense
Need someone who understands how indie publishing actually works
Would like to enjoy your release instead of white-knuckling it
If that made you nod, you’re in the right place.
What support can look like
Support is always agreed in advance and shaped around what you need most that week. That might include:
Launch and event admin
ARC team coordination and reminders
Newsletter prep and scheduling
Social media scheduling and promo logistics
Inbox and email support
Following up with bloggers, venues, or collaborators
General admin overflow during release weeks
The goal is simple: clear the background noise so you can focus on your book, your readers, and showing up where it matters.
Seedling — In The Margins (Lite)
For debut and early-career Aussie indies
5 business days
Up to 8–10 hours total
Clearly defined, task-based support
Email communication
Sapling — In The Margins (Launch Support)
For growing indie authors releasing regularly
5 business days
Up to 12–15 hours total
Faster turnaround during launch week
Can work alongside any systems or support you already use
Canopy — In The Margins (Peak Period Support)
For established indie authors and small teams
2 weeks
Up to 20 hours total
High-trust, low-oversight support
Designed to slot in alongside existing assistants or collaborators
For Small Businesses
From cafes to coaches to creators — I design graphics that stop the scroll, reflect your brand identity, and make your online presence look professional.
✨ Custom Social Media Graphics
Graphics for Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
📅 Monthly Graphics Packages
Consistent, on-brand content designed for easy posting.
📣 Campaign & Launch Assets
Special promotions, product spotlights, event announcements, and seasonal campaigns.
Small Business Services
Virtual Administration Asssitant
Setting up your manuscript to look amazing on the page and make an easy reading experience for your readers.
Social Media Graphics Creation
Do you want your business to have a Social Media presence that stands out? I can create custom, scroll stopping graphics for you to use on a variety of platforms to promote your business!
Social Media Management
Does the thought of Social Media seem daunting and makes you anxious? I can help by managing your social media presence, ensuring that everything remains current, on trend and scroll stopping, and customer communication is getting through to you!
Ready to Grow Your Story Together?
Let’s bring your book or business to life and take the admin off your plate so you can focus on what's important to you. These links will take you to the appropriate Google form so you can share as much information about your project as possible. I will then respond to your enquiry as soon as I can to take those next steps.
Frequently Asked Questions
I provide creative and administrative support for authors and small businesses, including:
Author virtual assistance
Social media graphics for authors
Social media graphics for small businesses across all industries
Monthly content design support
Simply fill out the enquiry form that best fits your needs (Author or Small Business).Once received, I’ll review your details and respond within 1–2 business days with next steps, availability, and a quote.
For authors, I’ll need your manuscript details (word count, genre, editing status), or VA tasks. For businesses, I’ll need your branding preferences, marketing goals, and the platforms you use. All of this is collected automatically through the enquiry form.
No — I can work with your existing branding or help shape a cohesive visual style if you’re starting fresh. This applies to both authors and small businesses.
Turnaround varies depending on the service:
Book formatting: 1–3 weeks depending on length and complexity
Author VA tasks: based on your timeline
Social media graphics: 3–10 business days depending on quantity
Monthly design clients: delivered on a consistent schedule
If you have a tight deadline, just ask — rush availability may be possible.
All projects include two rounds of revisions to ensure you’re happy with the final design or formatting. Additional revisions are available as add-ons.
Graphics: PNG or JPG files sized for your platforms
Template add-ons: Editable Canva links if requested
Yes. I provide:
Monthly design packages
Ongoing VA support for authors
Regular graphics for growing brands Great for clients who need consistent, professional content.
Small or one-time projects: Full payment upfront
Larger projects: 50% deposit, 50% on completion Invoices are sent electronically for easy payment.
Email is the primary communication method.
Absolutely. Whether you're an author with existing aesthetic preferences or a business with a full brand identity, I can create graphics or formatted materials that fit seamlessly with your look.
No problem! Many clients aren’t sure what they need yet. Your enquiry form gives me enough to make recommendations, and I’m happy to guide you toward the best service or package based on your goals.
Contact Us
Operating Hours
Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Staturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
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