Publishing is complicated. We make it SIMPLE.

Publishing your book should feel exciting, not overwhelming. If it seems complicated, that’s because it is! If you’re feeling lost, confused, or frustrated, don’t have the time to spend doing it yourself, or don’t want to end up with a book that looks self-published, we’ve got good news for you: we’ve mastered the self-publishing process so you don’t have to.

With more than 20 years of editorial experience and over 10,000 manuscripts and projects edited for authors and organizations worldwide, we’re devoted to making high-quality, beautiful books that you’ll be proud to put your name on.

From editing and design to formatting and publishing support, we take care of every detail so you can stay focused on what matters most: writing books.

We’ve worked with everyone from first-time authors to household names and global organizations like Google, UNICEF, and Coursera. No matter your background or goals, we bring the same professionalism, care, and creative eye to every project.

Hi, I’m ROBIN SCHROFFEL.

After more than a decade as one of the top pro editors on Fiverr, I founded Golden Starling, a boutique publishing services studio, to help independent authors achieve their dreams. Publishing is a big deal! Writers put their trust in us, and I strive to honor that through care, quality, and genuine expertise, overseeing every project that passes through our hands and walking you through the process personally.

We’re lucky to be based in Helsinki, Finland, where good design and good coffee are essential parts of everyday life, and Mayne Island, BC, a small island paradise off Canada’s West Coast.

You can learn a little more about me at robinschroffel.com

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“I'm so excited to have my first book in my hand. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!”

—Samantha Karim, Author, The 5-Minute Playbook