YOU WROTE THE BOOK.
Now, look the part.
Brand strategy and web design by an Emmy Award-winning creative for authors who are ready to be taken seriously.
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YOU'RE NOT IMAGINING IT.
Your online presence does matter.
Readers, reviewers, and publishers make judgments in seconds. They don’t just read your words — they read your whole visual vibe.
If your site looks dated, messy, or “DIY,” it quietly whispers “not quite there yet” — even when your work really IS!
But when your online presence looks professional, cohesive, and unmistakably you, everything changes:
✅ Readers trust you and want to explore your work
✅ Media takes you seriously, opening the doors to new opportunity
✅ And publishers see potential
The best part? You don’t have to become a designer or take weeks of your precious time to make it happen.
FORGET THE JARGON.
Here's your real plan.
What most people call “branding” is really just this:
Making sure everything readers see — your website, visuals, tone, even your headshot — tells the same, professional story about who you are as an author.
So let's ditch the jargon, and focus on strategy, copywriting, and design to help you:
✅ Look polished across every platform
✅ Build trust with readers instantly
✅ And finally feel proud to say, “Check out my site.”
HI THERE!
I'm Maria.
You may be wondering: why should I trust my author brand to a TV Producer?
Good question!
I didn't win my Emmy for web design. I won it for storytelling, producing, and editing—for knowing exactly how to hook an audience and keep them watching.
Because in television, we have a rule: It doesn't matter how good the story is—if the packaging is bad, you lose the audience.
But great packaging requires technical skill.
That is where my 20 years of web design and professional copywriting experience comes in. I haven't just produced TV; I’ve worked with some of the world's leading brands, and helped hundreds of entrepreneurs and authors craft their digital presence.
Speaking of authors—I am one! (Proudly self-published in 2024 under a pen name.)
I'm fluent in your language because I live it. I know the anxiety of launching, the pressure of marketing, and the thrill of seeing your book in readers' hands.
Now, I combine all three—the Producer's eye, the Designer's skill, and the Author's heart—to give your work the authority and visibility it deserves.
Whether you’re launching your first book or growing your author career, I can help you build an author platform that looks like it cost $10,000, without the tech headaches or the 6-month wait times.
Welcome to the the shortcut between your words and your wow-factor.
Are you ready for your close-up?
JUST A FEW OF
The brands I've worked with
Say goodbye to being invisible. Together, we'll build you an author presence that reflects your brilliance and makes readers and industry peers see you for the writer you truly are.
READY TO MAKE A GOOD GREAT IMPRESSION?
Your Author Evolution Starts Here
No overwhelm. No tech-stress or corporate jargon. Just clear, easy to implement resources that make readers and industry professionals say, “I knew you were the real deal.”
Template Shop
Launch your entire author platform — website, visuals, reader magnet, and email marketing — in days, not months. My plug-and-play templates make it easy to look cohesive and professional everywhere readers find you. Because when your platform matches the quality of your writing, people take your work seriously.
1:1 Design Services
Skip the overwhelm of figuring it out alone. I’ll help you refine your look, voice, and reader journey so everything feels clear, consistent, and authentically you. From visuals to marketing flow, we’ll create an elevated, high-impact presence that says: this author means business.
Working with Maria has been a game-changer for me as a first-time author. Maria listened, understood my needs, and helped me create something I'm incredibly proud of.
Jeanette Gil,
Jeanettegil.com
If you're thinking of working with Maria - do.... I'm so grateful that I did, because otherwise, my lead magnet would still probably be at the drawing board a week later.
Highly, highly recommend!
Melina Abbott
Melinaabbott.com
You are an angel! Your templates are STUNNING! You basically have taken the end product I want and need but can't create myself... I am too excited!
Coach Nykki,
Leadwithstrategy.com
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