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Sam Roberts takes on writing, editorial, design, and strategy work for writers, artists, and small presses. She does the work herself; nothing is handed off.

Creative Direction & Design

For a brand or project with pieces and references, but no governing logic.

For founders, artists, authors, small creative businesses, and product-led studios.

From $450

Brand world development and audits, visual direction and research, reference systems, campaign and art direction, messaging direction, logos and marks, typography and color systems, brand guidelines, naming, packaging, labels, stationery, merch, signage, and print-ready production.

Editorial & Book Design

For content that’s ready, in a form that isn’t: curriculum in a doc, a manuscript that isn’t a book yet.

For writers, small presses, zine makers, photographers, educators, and coaches.

From $300

Book interiors, zines and publications, art and photography books, exhibition catalogues, workbooks and planners, cover direction, pitch decks, and branded templates.

Writing & Editing

For a draft you’ve worked on too long to see clearly.

For novelists, memoirists, essayists, screenwriters, and nonfiction writers.

From $0.006 a word

Manuscript evaluation, developmental editing, story outlines, voice and line editing, revision strategy, beta reading, self-publishing support, and submission support.

Creative Strategy & Advisory

For the decisions between projects: what to build next, how to frame it, what to do with this month’s material.

For writers, founders, artists, and creative businesses.

From $250

Problem diagnosis, strategic review, project prioritization, offer and launch sequencing, content positioning, project consultation, mentorship, and ongoing retainer advisory.

Not sure which one?

Book a Strategy Session: 60 minutes, an intake form beforehand, and written notes after. $250. It usually ends with a clear answer on which service fits, or whether you need one at all.

Book a session

How it works

01 Send an inquiry with the project, the timeline, and what you’ve already tried.
02 You get a scope and a quote within three business days.
03 The work happens in agreed rounds, with notes at each one.
04 You get the files, the notes, and a short handoff call.

Get in touch

Bring the project as it is: send an inquiry or write to hello@saintvioletcreative.com.

Sam also gives lectures, panels, and workshops; they’re listed on Speaking & Events.