Professional Book Publishing for Canadian Authors
PPG Testimonials
Regarding PPG's professional book publishing services:
"Kim Staflund and her team at Polished Publishing Group have been just terrific to work with to bring the manuscript to life. Kim ’s ever-smile and encouragement meant that publication was never in doubt. Thanks Kim. To John Rempel, my thanks for his
exceptional work and patience on the cover and interior design, integrating visual interest to this personal story."
~October 2011, excerpt from Tide Cracks and Sastrugi: An Antarctic Summer in 1968-69 by Graeme Connell
"The Polished Publishing Group team: to the CEO and Publisher of PPG, Kim Staflund, for your belief, humor and Saskatchewan DNA (You made this FUN!)..."
~December 2010, excerpt from the Acknowledgments by Guy H. Scholz in Between the Sheets: The Silver Lining
"I am so pleased with the cover design of all my books, I can't stop staring at them! Thank you to both John Rempel and Vinicello Domazetti! You are both incredibly talented artists, and it was a pleasure working with you."
~October 2009, Kim S., author of A Letter to My Son, A Letter to My Daughter, and 11:11
Regarding PPG's PUBLISH workshop on how to publish and sell a book:
"Constructive & interesting! Provided information on publishing that was missing from my library of knowledge!"
~January 15, 2010, Stephanie Robinson
"Your knowledge base is vast, awesome!"
~January 15, 2010, Joanie Lamond
"The updated information was eye opening. On-line promotion looks scary at first. Thanks for making it easy to understand—and totally doable!"
~January 15, 2010, Wendy Flemons
"... every bit of information that makes it 'easy' is welcome by me. Kim delivered these sorts of things."
~January 15, 2010, Peter Vodak
"Informal/informative/experienced. Kim is a great presenter, knowledgeable & personable!"
~October 16, 2010, Lorraine Fuchs
"I loved the information about using the Internet to promote your book."
~October 16, 2010, Chantal Plowman
"The casual, approachable style of the host & hostess"
~October 16, 2010, Bruce Martin (when asked "What did you like most about the workshop?")
supported self-publishing
Regarding PPG's online SEO writing (marketing) services for authors/businesses:
"I found [PPG] very quick to respond and attentive to my timing and need."
~December 8, 2010, Graeme Connell, Owner of Minuteman Press South Calgary
"Very professional. Very fast."
~March 22, 2010, Paul Smith, President of Smith Bros. Floors Ltd.
"Kim Staflund and her team at Polished Publishing Group have been just terrific to work with to bring the manuscript to life. Kim ’s ever-smile and encouragement meant that publication was never in doubt. Thanks Kim. To John Rempel, my thanks for his
exceptional work and patience on the cover and interior design, integrating visual interest to this personal story."~October 2011, excerpt from Tide Cracks and Sastrugi: An Antarctic Summer in 1968-69 by Graeme Connell
"The Polished Publishing Group team: to the CEO and Publisher of PPG, Kim Staflund, for your belief, humor and Saskatchewan DNA (You made this FUN!)..."
~December 2010, excerpt from the Acknowledgments by Guy H. Scholz in Between the Sheets: The Silver Lining
"I am so pleased with the cover design of all my books, I can't stop staring at them! Thank you to both John Rempel and Vinicello Domazetti! You are both incredibly talented artists, and it was a pleasure working with you."
~October 2009, Kim S., author of A Letter to My Son, A Letter to My Daughter, and 11:11
Regarding PPG's PUBLISH workshop on how to publish and sell a book:
"Constructive & interesting! Provided information on publishing that was missing from my library of knowledge!"
~January 15, 2010, Stephanie Robinson
"Your knowledge base is vast, awesome!"~January 15, 2010, Joanie Lamond
"The updated information was eye opening. On-line promotion looks scary at first. Thanks for making it easy to understand—and totally doable!"
~January 15, 2010, Wendy Flemons
"... every bit of information that makes it 'easy' is welcome by me. Kim delivered these sorts of things."
~January 15, 2010, Peter Vodak
"Informal/informative/experienced. Kim is a great presenter, knowledgeable & personable!"
~October 16, 2010, Lorraine Fuchs
"I loved the information about using the Internet to promote your book."
~October 16, 2010, Chantal Plowman
"The casual, approachable style of the host & hostess"
~October 16, 2010, Bruce Martin (when asked "What did you like most about the workshop?")
supported self-publishing
Regarding PPG's online SEO writing (marketing) services for authors/businesses:
"I found [PPG] very quick to respond and attentive to my timing and need."
~December 8, 2010, Graeme Connell, Owner of Minuteman Press South Calgary
"Very professional. Very fast."
~March 22, 2010, Paul Smith, President of Smith Bros. Floors Ltd.
