Stephanee Killen
Senior Editor and Owner of Integrative Ink

Before joining the ePublishing revolution as a web editor for a prominent ePublisher, I worked as a freelance editor for The Ballantine Publishing Group, a division of Random House. This is what set me on the path to building strong creative partnerships with authors and a commitment to quality and detail.

When ePublishing first began to take off, I was surprised by the industry’s lack of focus on content quality. Considered a Do-It-Yourself approach to publishing, it was assumed that authors weren’t going to be as concerned with the end result. Of course, nothing could be further from the truth!

I started Integrative Ink with the intent of helping authors through the often times complicated and frustrating process of preparing their work for publication. That was twelve years ago, and the ePublishing industry has greatly evolved—still, there appears to be one constant: The larger these companies get, the more difficult it becomes for them to provide quality customer service and easy-to-understand, practical information on the finer points of the publishing process. In some cases, it’s not in their best interest to explain the process in detail. Many also still fail to develop substantive relationships with authors.

This is what sets Integrative Ink apart. By providing the opportunity to work closely with an editor or book designer, and taking the time to explain the process as a whole, authors can develop the confidence they need to navigate the world of publishing. I believe that quality service, customization, and communication allow authors to successfully compete in the expanding self-publishing marketplace. That means providing a professional result that will rival books produced by traditional publishing houses and includes the use of new technology, formatting, and marketing methods to meet publishing goals.

As an editor and book designer, but more importantly, as a writer myself, I understand the excitement, trepidation, and hard work that shape the enterprise of writing. My passion for the arts and for the creative process is what fuels me in exploring and developing new services, opportunities, and resources for writers. It is my pleasure and privilege to work with authors just like you, and I hope to continue to create a community where we can share ideas, information, and our love of expression!

Sincerely,
Stephanee Killen

Additional experience in the industry includes work for the National Educational Service and F&W Publications; website design, book design, publishing consultations, and the creation of a comprehensive knowledge base for ebook publishing.

As Senior Editor and owner of Integrative Ink, Stephanee has worked directly with the following publishers/printers: Author Solutions (Author House, xlibris, iUniverse), Infinity Publishing, Lightning Source, Lulu Press, Outskirts Press, and CreateSpace. Stephanee specializes in comprehensive copyediting, custom book design, and acting as an author advocate.

Ballantine Group titles include A Certain Smile by Judith Michael; Do Unto Others by Kristine Lattany; Ghost of the Well of Souls by Jack L. Chalker; and The Sea is Full of Stars, also by Jack L. Chalker.