A quick look at our capabilities

Writing, editing, & bright ideas

A working writer since 1992, Estelle currently works as a book editor, solutions journalist, Issue Media Group series editor, poet, and children's book author. 

Estelle has contributed to newspapers, magazines, books for both children and adults,  greeting cards, and other publications from a wide range of sectors including health care, wellness, environmental justice,  the arts, and nonprofits.

Clients have included The Grand Rapids Press, Grand Rapids Magazine, front row entertainment magazine, Forbes/Advantage Books, Dr. Hassan Tetteh, Lacks Industries, Burgler-Trussel Advertising, Old Orchard Foods, MVP Sports Illustrated, Our Kitchen Table, Baudville, and others.

Book Editing

Do you have a book manuscript that needs editing? I have decades of experience. Do you need your book designed and readied for print?  I work with Karen McDiarmid Design, an award winning book designer who can transform your  text and images into  a beautiful volume.

The Team, L to R, top to bottom: Estelle Slootmaker,  Head Writer; Bindipaws McCryke, Barketing Manager; Skipper D. Doodog, Secreterrier; Chihiro, Copy-cat; Ms. Genevieve, Woofreader; and Eddie Killowatts, Illustrator & Musical Inspiration.
Chihiro, Copy-cat