Professional Services for Authors and Publishers
Catch Our Drift offers a range of services aimed at preparing your work to be published. Our editing and book design services go hand-in-hand to produce professional, attractive print books and e-books. Our knowledge of book production can save you time and frustration as you navigate the complicated world of modern publishing.
Our focus is on Quality Assurance. We aim to make your book look and read great! We believe that a professional product is the first step to becoming a professional author. So whether you are a self-published author who wants to stand up alongside traditionally published works, or a publisher who needs to outsource some of your workload, Catch Our Drift Productions can help.
Our focus is on Quality Assurance. We aim to make your book look and read great! We believe that a professional product is the first step to becoming a professional author. So whether you are a self-published author who wants to stand up alongside traditionally published works, or a publisher who needs to outsource some of your workload, Catch Our Drift Productions can help.
Editing Services
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Book Design
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Book Production
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What we don't do ...
We do not sell or promote books, except those we publish ourselves. We're happy to share what we know about promotion and sales, but we don't profess to be experts in those areas.
Testimonials:
“My indispensable book-partner”
A manuscript is not a book. And since the “book” part of the writing project is well beyond me, what a relief to have Mark Cameron take over all the book design issues. Every self-published author needs this kind of book-partner to take the project the last mile to publication: to take over when the manuscript ends; to visualize a professional finished product; to turn the digital file into an actual book; to realize the dream.
Over the past few weeks I’ve had the pleasure of watching Mark turn my manusript into a bona fide book, and I couldn’t be happier. His attention to detail has resulted in a professional product from cover to cover. The interior design is smart and clean and highly readable with word-perfect text. Mark found and repaired a ton of glitches in my manuscript, on the way to that exciting first proof from the printer. This first experience at self-publishing is such a success that I now consider Catch Our Drift Productions as my indispensable book-partner.
- PJ Reece, author of Story Structure Expedition: Journey to the Heart of a Story
“Attention to Detail”
“I have worked with Sheila on numerous projects including proposals, website copy, and marketing materials. Each time her edits, comments and recommended changes have significantly improved my original writing. Her attention to detail, responsiveness and support have been second to none. When Sheila is done editing my work, I have complete confidence that it has been thoroughly edited. I am extremely impressed and satisfied with Sheila’s professional editing and her ability to offer concrete suggestions for improving the text. I highly recommend her service to anyone interested in taking their writing to the next level.”
– Sandra McDowell, VP Communications & Culture, First Credit Union
"Miracle Worker"
“After struggling unsuccessfully for months trying to format my book by myself, (“It’s easy!” everyone said…) I found a miracle worker by the name of Mark Cameron. Calm, professional, efficient and dependable, Mark took my jumble of files and turned them into an ebook and a paperback. He met his self-set deadlines, which he clearly communicated to me; asked relevant questions about style and placement; and was clearly comfortable working with the various programs, both in and out of Kindle/Amazon. Mark is a pleasure to work with and made all my self-publishing dreams come true!
I’ve worked in the publishing industry for 25+ years, and Mark has all the characteristics one looks for in a designer - and then some. I wholeheartedly recommend Mark Cameron for any kind of work he says he can do for you, and won’t hesitate to collaborate with him on my next project.”
– Janet Blaser, Author/Editor of “Why We Left: An Anthology of American Women Expats”
“Superior Editor, Avid Reader”
“Meticulous, thorough and professional, Sheila Cameron was a dream to work with on my second novel, The Figgs. Her suggestions were clear and strategic, her fact-checking extensive and her approach positive and complete. I was blown away by the quality of her edit and the ease with which the process unfolded. Sheila turned my novel around in a timely fashion and when an agent requested my complete manuscript she worked around the clock to meet my sudden deadline. Not only is she a superior editor, she is an avid reader and really “gets” the art of story. I plan on hiring her for all of my future projects and have already recommended her services to other authors.”
– Ali Bryan, author of Roost, short-listed for the Alberta Book Awards and the Alberta Reader’s Choice Award
“Nailed it on the First Attempt”
"Mark did an exceptional job on the layout for my book - “Loach Pilot.” I basically provided my manuscript and a picture for the front cover, and let him go to work; he nailed it on the first attempt. He came up with recommendations for the expanded title, front and back cover layout and interior design. I highly recommend him as a book designer for your next project."
– Bruce Carnegie, Author of Loach Pilot: Disarming the Contra War
“Ability to Keep Author’s Voice Intact”
“Sheila Cameron is a superb editor, having proved to be a joy to work with while offering excellent feedback. Perhaps her greatest gift is the ability to keep an author’s voice intact while making suggestions that will surely enhance the story. Sheila has my highest recommendation and I wouldn’t hesitate to employ her services in the future.”
– J. Stirling Robertson, Author of Sepsis
“A Pleasure to Work With”
It was a pleasure to work with Mark. I found him very responsive to my needs and he finished my book in a timely manner, no hassles. The end product was very readable and pleasing to the eye.
- Kat Karpenko, Author of Emma's Ghost
“Highly Recommend!”
“As co-publisher and editor of an online magazine, I published personal, inspiring stories of non-writers. These stories needed to be shared but the majority of them also needed copious amounts of editing. I was overwhelmed. That’s where Sheila came in. Her editing expertise helped each author tell their story in their own voice with the professional delivery of a true writer. I never ceased to be amazed by her turnaround time as her speed allowed me to liaise with writers and move through the publishing process far more quickly than was possible before. While we are no longer publishing, I continue to be grateful for Sheila’s editing prowess and dedication and keep her contact information at the ready for personal projects and to hand out to colleagues. I highly recommend Sheila for any editing requirements you may have.”
– Sarah Parent, Co-Author of Chicks Without Bricks
“Strong work ethic ... client responsiveness ... collaborative mindset”
“I have known Mark for almost 20 years, first as a colleague and after as a business partner. In his former role as CEO of Techneos Systems, Mark demonstrated excellent communication skills. His responsibilities were vast and included writing strategic and business plans, designing marketing tag lines for new products, drafting and editing software user manuals, sharing news with employees, and preparing key messages to clients and shareholders. Mark has a natural ability to convey messages in a concise yet eloquent manner that is adaptable to a diverse audience. I also admire him for his strong work ethic, client responsiveness, collaborative mindset, resilience in working through arduous tasks, and ability to provide constructive feedback while maintaining positive relationships.”
– Anne-Marie Pham, Co-founder and Board Director, Techneos Systems Inc.
“Amazing Amount of Perseverance”
“I wrote a true story about my life with my wife who had died from cancer. Most of the material for the book was drawn from extensive journals that I had been keeping for years. As the manuscript neared completion, I prevailed upon Sheila to act as my editor. We live several provinces apart so we used the Internet to send material back and forth. We soon realised that I had enough material for several books so I instructed her to be as ruthless as possible without throwing out anything important. It took three turns of editing the manuscript before we were both satisfied, and I still ended up with a large book of four hundred and sixty pages. Sheila not only did an excellent job of editing but she showed an amazing amount of perseverance that would have made her pioneer ancestors very proud. Thank you, Sheila.”
– Daniel Watson, Author of Hitchhike to Vancouver and Hitchhike to Heaven
“A Very Wise Choice”
"Getting Mark to help with our book production was a very wise choice. He was great to work with, and his skills and knowledge helped us negotiate the complexities of the book publishing world. He worked hard to meet all of our deadlines and we were extremely happy with the finished product."
– Michael Wilson ( author of Adventure on Whalebone Island) and Kylie Hutchison