YOUR WORDS ARE POWERFUL
Your platform should be, too.
You’ve poured your heart into your work — but if your author website and visuals don’t reflect the quality of your writing, it’s time for a change.
That change starts here.
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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 buy) faster.
✅ Media takes you seriously.
✅ Publishers see potential.
The best part? You don’t have to become a designer to make it happen.
YOU DON'T NEED JARGON.
You need a 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.
As a brand strategist, regional Emmy Award-winning television producer, and fellow self-published author, I know that publishing a book is no small feat!
You pour your heart into it — only to realize that writing the book was just the beginning. Because no matter how brilliant your words are, if people can’t find you, or if your online presence doesn’t reflect the quality of your work, the story you worked so hard to tell can disappear into the void.
That’s where I come in.
I combine two decades of experience in copywriting, design, and marketing to help authors build the professional, polished platforms their work deserves. The kind that not only looks beautiful but also helps you grow your audience and capture the readers who are meant for you.
Whether you’re launching your first book or growing your author career, I make it simple to show up online with confidence — and finally give your book the visibility it deserves.
Welcome to the the shortcut between your words and your wow-factor.
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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.
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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 Concierge 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.
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Cheerstoproductivity.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!
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Melinaabbott.com
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Leadwithstrategy.com
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