Melany S.

I help authors and creatives turn ideas and manuscripts into books people want to hold, read, and keep. What makes me different is simple: I know both sides of the book. I’m an author myself, and I’m also the designer authors trust to translate their words into a visual world. I understand what it feels like to care deeply about every word on a page, while also knowing exactly how typography, pacing, hierarchy, imagery, and space can transform the way those words are experienced. I’ve written, illustrated, designed, and independently published my own book, Flourishing, founded and edited my own independent literary and arts publication, Selvaticaz, and worked with countless authors to turn their ideas into thoughtful, beautifully crafted publications. And I’m an artist, too, so when a project calls for something beyond traditional editorial design, I can bring illustration, image-making, collage, art direction, and a more instinctive visual approach into the mix. Originally from Italy with Canadian roots, I’ve spent years travelling, living, and creating internationally and am currently based in Mexico. That constant exposure to different cultures, aesthetics, and ways of telling stories naturally feeds into my creative work. If you’re looking for someone who can take an idea and truly make a book out of it, I’d love to work with you.