Meet The Team
At The Self Publishing Studio, we work with a carefully selected network of trusted partners and specialist contractors. This allows us to match each project with the right expertise, whether that’s editing, design, illustration, or production. By collaborating with experienced professionals, we make sure every book receives the care and attention it deserves. Each project is tailored to the writer’s goals, ensuring the final result reflects both the author’s vision and the highest professional standards.
Lottie Begg
Lottie Begg is the founder of Self Publishing Studio, offering professional support to writers at every stage of their journey. She specialises in developmental editing, illustration and book formatting, helping authors shape, refine and present their work to a high standard with clarity, creativity and confidence.
Sarah Sumeray
Sarah Sumeray is a digital artist specialising in vintage-style illustration influenced by old-school comics, folklore and retro design, working under the studio name THIS IS FUN, ISN’T IT. Her clients include The Cure, Jack White, The Smashing Pumpkins, Archie Comics, MUBI, Bottleneck Gallery and Gallery 1988
Meaghan Steeves
Meaghan Steeves is a freelance nonfiction copy and line editor and writer based in Nova Scotia. Her specialties include social issues, memoir, food and cooking, and popular culture, particularly Old Hollywood films. Her writing has appeared in Little White Lies, Mslexia Magazine, Hard Copy Media and Oh Reader Magazine.
Gail Wareham
Gail Wareham is an artist and illustrator specialising in botanical art, urban landscapes and nature-inspired work. She has over 20 years’ experience teaching art, bringing depth and insight to her practice. Her work captures detail and atmosphere, celebrating the natural world through carefully composed and visually engaging pieces.
Selection of our Work
Our Values
Clarity and Honesty
We believe writers deserve clear, transparent guidance. Our feedback is thoughtful, direct and grounded in professional experience, helping you understand what your work needs without confusion or unnecessary complexity.
Respect for Your Voice
Your work should always feel like your own. We support and refine your writing while preserving your voice, ensuring your ideas remain at the centre of the process.
Professional Standards
We approach every project with care, precision and a commitment to quality. From editing to design, our work is shaped by industry standards and a deep understanding of what makes a book publishable.
Accessibility
Publishing should not feel out of reach. We aim to make the process clear, approachable and supportive for writers at all stages, whether you are just beginning or preparing for publication.
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