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, you’re in the right place: 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.
About the Studio
Golden Starling Publishing is a modern publishing studio focused on empowering authors to self-publish with clarity and confidence. We’re a small team spread out all over the world, but we all share a passion for working hard to create beautiful books readers love. We thrive on helping others to achieve their publishing dreams—whether they’re a first-time author with a passion project or a KDP publisher building a passive income.
We work at the intersection of:
· Professional publishing services
· Practical education
· Tools that reduce friction
In self-publishing, you truly learn by doing. Our work is grounded in 20+ years of real industry experience. We’ve learned everything ourselves the hard way. Now, we aim to remove confusion and stress from the process so authors can save time, money, and frustration.
Golden Starling is led by Robin Schroffel, a professional editor and publishing consultant with over 20 years of experience working 1:1 with authors on all aspects of book creation and publication.
Interested in working with us? Get in touch.
A Message from Our Founder
After more than a decade as one of the top pro editors on Fiverr and finding success with my own self-publishing on Amazon KDP, I founded Golden Starling, a boutique publishing services studio, to share my knowledge and 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 count ourselves lucky to be based in Helsinki, Finland, where good design and good coffee are essential parts of everyday life.
I appreciate each and every author who chooses to make us part of their journey in one way or another. Thank you!
—Robin Schroffel
“I'm so excited to have my first book in my hand. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!”
—Samantha Karim, Author, The 5-Minute Playbook