Writing rarely happens in isolation. Beyond the work on the page, authors often need space to think, reflect, and navigate the wider process of authorship.
Author services at Ink-Stained Hearts are designed to support writers over time, offering guidance, perspective, and continuity as projects develop. This work is grounded in conversation, trust, and a deep respect for the creative process.
Author services may be helpful when:
a project feels complex or overwhelming
a writer needs space to think through next steps
the shape of the work is still emerging
momentum has stalled
longer-term support would be useful
This kind of work is not about instruction or correction. It is about accompaniment — helping writers stay oriented as their work unfolds.
Author services are shaped around dialogue rather than prescription.
We begin by talking through the work, the questions it raises, and what kind of support would feel most useful. From there, support may take different forms: reflective conversations, ongoing editorial input, or structured check-ins that provide continuity and perspective.
The approach is flexible and responsive, adapting to the needs of both the writer and the work.
Author services are not designed to push writing toward outcomes or timelines that feel imposed. They exist to create space for clarity, confidence, and thoughtful decision-making.
Good support leaves writers feeling steadier in their process and more connected to their work, not pressured or directed.
An author website gives readers a clear place to find your books, writing, and related work.
We can set up your website, help you learn maintain it, or handle updates for you, including securing a suitable web address if needed.
We also support authors in making their work easier to find, offering guidance on social media presence, newsletters, and visual consistency, always with attention to tone, voice, and intent. Where helpful, we can also take on the day-to-day management of your social channels.
We offer thoughtful support in shaping a consistent visual identity for authors, tailored to their work and voice.
This may include a simple brand guide, visual templates for social media, and custom headers or images designed to be used easily and consistently.
Not every project fits a predefined service. If you have a question, a developing idea, or a piece of work you’d like to talk through, we’re glad to explore it with you.
We’re open to discussing individual projects to see whether our expertise might be a good fit.
If you’re unsure whether your work would benefit from editing, writing support, or longer-term author services, that uncertainty is a natural part of the process.
You’re welcome to get in touch to talk through where you are and what kind of support might serve your work best.
When supporting publishers and authors, Caroline takes care to understand the brief and deliver a bespoke service. Her vibrant presence across social media, supporting authors and publishers, allows her to share her delight in the written word and engage a broad spectrum of readers.
Kerensa Jennings, Author of Seas of Snow. Storyteller, Strategist, Writer, Producer and Professor