TechnoMagical Creatives

We are here to use our knowledge of technology (and a little dose of magic) to help you claim your corner of the internet with confidence, reduce any friction around using the technology critical to an author’s success and yes—even make that experience fun for you.

Bold claims, we know.

But we believe in you. We believe in us, too.

~Stephanie & Crystal

How can we help you?

Build a new website

We offer help with everything from domain and hosting purchases, to the building and updating of an effective, eco-friendly and accessible author website. We like to ensure we can give you the kind of personalized help you need. We offer a free introductory chat to learn about your website needs and see how we can help.

Update your existing website

You have an idea (or many!) about what changes you’d like to make to your existing author website, but you’ve hit a wall and need help executing on your vision. Book a free introductory chat and we’ll see how we can help you implement your ideas. We are comfortable working on sites built with WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, Shopify, and more.
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Evaluate your website

Do you have an existing author website, but you don’t know if it’s as effective as it could be? Our website evaluation package includes a thorough review of your website prior to an hour long 1:1 virtual session where we’ll discuss the recommended changes needed to enhance your website’s performance in the areas of branding, site design, reader experience, accessibility and calls to action.

Tech support session

Having a problem with a tech tool or want to learn more about what tools are out there for authors and how to use them? Some common tools authors use include BookFunnel, Book Brush, Publisher Rocket, Mailerlite, Scrivener, Vellum and more. Need some help with the behind the scenes on your website? Book a 1:1 60 minute virtual session and let Stephanie wave her magic wand and demystify the world of tech tools for you.

Metadata Support Session

Crafting metadata for your book is a crucial step in ensuring its discoverability and appeal to potential readers. Not sure what categories your book should be in? Struggling to come up with the right keywords? Writing blurbs can be tough. Book a 1:1 60 minute virtual session and let Stephanie guide you through the maze of metadata, by providing you with insights into best practices and strategies for maximizing visibility and engagement.

Indie publish your book

Indie publishing can be overwhelming. We can provide coaching and support throughout the publication process including editing, layout, cover design, and setting up distribution. If you’re looking for a magic button to push to get from manuscript to published book, this is the button. Book a free introductory chat with us to tell us about your project.

Meet the TechnoMagical Creatives

Meet Crystal Hunt

Crystal Hunt is a writer, podcaster, creative mastermind, health psychologist, productivity geek, and strategic authorpreneur who has written 40+ books in various genres, and participated in the publishing of hundreds of books over the past two decades in the indie publishing world. She is a co-founder of The Creative Academy for Writers, and has contributed several titles to the Creative Academy Guides for Writers series. As CJ Hunt she writes kissing books set in the small fictional town of Rivers End. You can find out more about all of her various creative projects at CrystalHuntAuthor.com or RiversEndBookclub.com.

Meet Stephanie Candiago

Stephanie Candiago enjoys working with authors at all stages of their publishing journey. With degrees in English Literature and Business Management, she combines her passion for books with practical insights to help authors achieve their goals. As a partner in The Creative Academy for Writers and a board member of the Surrey International Writers Conference, she loves helping writers share their words with the world. To learn more about her work visit stephaniecandiago.com and creativeacademyforwriters.com.