Because Smart House Books publishes a limited number of books yearly we also offer co-operative publishing, development and editing. Please see us for all your literary needs including:
copy editing
content editing
line editing
formatting
design
distribution
book to screenplay adaptation
screenplay editing and formatting
series development
series bibles
Please reach us through our contact page.
Our Team
Marina Darling Director of Development
Marina began her film career in London England as an exclusive agent at ICM International. When she immigrated to Canada, she worked in both theatre and film in casting, development and management. At Smart House Books and Media, Marina acquires, nurtures and develops projects with a keen eye toward adaptations to film and TV .
Heidi von Palleske Senior Editor
Heidi is a well-known Canadian film actor and an award-winning writer whose work includes the upcoming novel Two White Queens and the One-Eyed Jack (Dundurn Press) ad They Don't Run Red Trains Anymore (Smart House Books). When she isn't writing or acting, she heads the content edit department at Smart House Books.
Aaron Rachel Brown Designer and Copy Editor
Aaron has a passion for all things media - both digital and print. She has a BA in Media Production from Ryerson University, and is currently working towards her Master of Cinema and Media Studies at York University. She has designed many of the covers for Smart House Books, including They Don't Run Red Trains Anymore, I Paint Gophers!, and Bullies Inc. She also contributes to formatting and proof-reading our submissions.