At Surreal Graphics, we specialize in helping self-publishing authors bring their books to life. From the first draft to the final print, we offer a range of services designed to make your journey smooth, enjoyable, and successful.

Self-publishing

Turning YOUR book dreams into reality

Let’s turn your book into a reality! Whether you need beta reading, editing, or a full suite of publishing services, we’re here to help you every step of the way. 

Self-publishing Support

Why we love helping authors!

Welcome, author extraordinaire! You’ve got a story to tell, and we’re here to help you get it into the hands of readers everywhere. Whether you’re dreaming of your first book or working on your next masterpiece, we are PASSIONATE about helping writers get their stories out there! We’re here to support you every step of the way. 📚❤️

At Surreal Graphics, we specialize in helping self-publishing authors bring their books to life. From the first draft to the final print, we offer a range of services designed to make your journey smooth, enjoyable, and successful.

Your dream — Our mission!

What we do

At Surreal Graphics, we specialize in helping self-publishing authors bring their books to life. From the first draft to the final print, we offer a range of services designed to make your journey smooth, enjoyable, and successful.

Our services

The process is easy!

1

Beta Reading

Your story is important, and we want to make sure it’s the best it can be. Our beta read will provide insightful feedback to help you refine your manuscript and ensure your story shines. 📑

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Editing

Our editors will make sure key elements of your story aren’t missing, enhancing the flow, fixing those pesky grammar issues, and making sure your voice comes through loud and clear.

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Book Layout

We create stunning book layouts that are easy to read and visually appealing. Whether it’s a novel, a memoir, or a collection of poetry, we make sure your book looks professional and inviting.  🖥

3

Print Prep

We handle all the nitty-gritty details of preparing your book for print, ensuring it meets all the requirements for self-publishing platforms, so you can focus on celebrating your achievement. 👍

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Illustrations

Adding illustrations can bring your story to life in ways words alone can’t. We work with you to create artwork that enhances your book’s narrative and captivates your readers. 😎

What we do

Some of our work!

Kristofer Cacciotti

Working with Kristofer was an incredible experience. His passion for sharing knowledge and his uplifting spirit continue to inspire. We are honoured to have played a part in bringing his vision to life and still follow his journey with admiration.

Tania Fay

Tania Fay, an elementary school teacher, had a story to tell — one rich with Irish legends, magic, and adventure. She reached out to me for editing, and before we knew it, we were on a full-scale publishing journey. From refining the manuscript to formatting, designing elements that captured the essence of her world, and preparing her books for print and digital distribution, I had the privilege of helping bring her stories to life. Whether it was an illustrated map of her magical school, a custom Celtic chapter motif, or a banner for her book launch, every detail helped shape the immersive reading experience she envisioned. We got to also help Tania get the sequel to her first book out to the masses!

Jennifer Gaudette-Besserer

This project was an absolute joy to work on. Jennifer’s story and Anggi’s illustrations came together in a way that truly captured the heart. We are honoured to have played a role in helping this beautiful book reach its audience, spreading strength and hope to those who need it most.

Matthieu Bonin

Some stories take you on a magical journey. Others knock the wind out of you, then hand you a life raft. Mattieu Bonin’s book is firmly in the second category. When Matt reached out (referred by another amazing author client), he had already completed a monumental physical and emotional journey: swimming around Manitoulin Island, and processing the mental health struggles that shaped that challenge. My job was to help ensure his message was clear, cohesive, and ready to land in readers’ hands the way he intended: raw, real, and resonant.

Bonnie Boyd

Some authors write for the world. Others write for a small flock of little ones who inspire every page — and sometimes even help illustrate them. Bonnie Boyd is an award-winning childcare provider from Muskoka, Ontario, with a deep love of nature and an even deeper love for her students. When she was referred to me by a local printer (thanks, team!), she brought with her a heartwarming project inspired by a real goose named Ben and a classroom full of curious kids. What started as a summer project quickly became The Nibbler, a charming children’s book co-created with her students. When it was time for a second book, Where Is the Silly Goose?, Bonnie brought in both her students and some talented friends to bring it to life — and I was thrilled to help bring both of these nature-loving stories to print.

Goldilocks Productions

Some projects are local. Others cross borders, mediums, and time zones. Follow Your Voice was one of those projects. What began as a short film called Snowflake transformed into a 32-page children’s book with a big message — that even when the world tries to silence you, your voice still matters. Brought in by project lead Kristofer Cacciotti and supported by the visionary Kristen Lucas, owner of Goldilocks Productions, I had the honour of helping shape this story from a screenplay to a kid-friendly, rhyme-powered anthem of resilience. With a powerful message, global collaboration, and a bit of creative wrangling, we brought this empowering project to life.

Surreal Graphics

Why Choose Us?

Besides being adorable to work with?

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Passionate and Dedicated

We love what we do and are genuinely invested in helping you succeed. Your dream is our mission.

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Personalized Support

We treat every project with the care and attention it deserves, ensuring your vision is fully realized. This is “your baby,” and you can trust us!

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Creative and Friendly

We’re not just professionals; we’re your creative partners. We make the process enjoyable, collaborative, and full of inspiration.

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Expert Guidance

With years of experience in the publishing industry, we offer expert advice and support to help you navigate the self-publishing process.

Ready to get started?

Let’s turn your book into a reality! Whether you need beta reading, editing, or a full suite of publishing services, we’re here to help you every step of the way. Contact us today, and let’s make your book the next big hit!

Happy customers

We think Our clients say it best!

We have more clients who want to share their experiences!

Mattieu Bonin is the author of Light from Darkness.

Matthieu Bonin

Light from Darkness, Sudbury

5/5
A HUGE thank you to Sherri. To all of you who complimented the cover of my book, the praise goes to Sherri. She is the driving force behind the publication. She edited, paginated, cover design and gave me some great laughs. If you are interested in publishing a book, I highly recommend you reach out to her.
Another big thank you goes to Kristofer Cacciotti for introducing me to Sherri. Kris has also published a book, My Very Excellent Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizzas, which I recommend you read.
Kristofer Cacciotti is the author of My Very Excellent Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizzas.

Kristofer Cacciotti

My Very Excellent Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizzas, Sudbury

5/5

Sherri took my book and polished it into a shiny diamond. She is upfront and honest, very skilled at what she does, has quick turnaround times, is very responsive and quick to return emails. She really goes above and beyond and makes the success of your project a personal challenge.

I will never write a book without Sherri.

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Matthew Del Papa

President of the Sudbury Writer’ Guild (2024), Sudbury

5/5

Sherri and Surreal Graphics did an outstanding job formatting the Sudbury Writers’ Guild’s new anthology, Sudbury Superstack – A Changing Skyline. It looks gorgeous!
What’s more, she put in long hours while working on our ridiculously tight deadline. Toiling without complaint or criticism, even when we made mistakes that made her job harder, Sherri is superbly skilled at what she does and a consummate professional.
The SWG could write a book full of nothing but praise for Surreal Graphics. Suffice it to say, we will definitely hire Sherri again and encourage anyone in need of design work to give her a call.