Book Mentoring & Design for Women Authors
The Book Journey Studios
Bring Your Story to Life — with Heart, Structure, and Beautiful Design
Award-Winning Author & Book Mentor Supporting Women’s Stories
I support women at every stage of the book journey, from first spark to beautifully published book. As an award-winning author, seasoned book mentor, and professional designer, I guide you like a trusted co-captain — offering clarity, structure, encouragement, and inspired design so your story can set sail with confidence and grace.
A Soul-Led Approach to Book Creation
Writing a book is not just a creative act — it’s a transformational one.
Together, we honor both:
• the inner journey (voice, courage, healing, self-trust), and
• the outer craft (structure, clarity, publishing, and professional design).
I’ve helped bring many books to life — guiding aspiring authors, healers, coaches, and creatives through the vulnerable, powerful process of telling their stories and shaping them into books they’re proud to hold in their hands.
I also walk this path myself.
I am the award-winning author of the SAIL Above the Clouds series — recognized internationally, reaching readers across continents, and blending real-life adventure, resilience, mindset tools, and soulful reflection. I know what it takes — creatively, emotionally, and practically — to bring a book into the world.
Book Mentoring
From Idea to Finished Manuscript
You don’t have to do this alone.
Book mentoring supports you to:
• Clarify your message, purpose, and ideal reader
• Shape your story with structure, flow, and heart
• Release writing blocks and self-doubt
• Stay accountable through key milestones
• Build confidence in your voice and vision
• Editing services
• Navigate publishing options with clarity
Whether you’re writing memoir, nonfiction, or a soul-led guide, I help you stay true to your voice while moving steadily toward completion.
Book Design & Creative Services
Where Story Meets Art
A book is a sacred object — it deserves to be designed with intention and beauty.
With decades of experience as a professional graphic designer, I offer full-service book design so your message is visually aligned with its soul.
Design services include:
• Custom book cover design
• Interior layout and formatting (print & digital)
• Typography and visual flow
• Author branding and visual identity
• Publishing-ready files
• Design support for marketing and launch materials
Whether I’ve mentored you through the writing or you arrive with a finished manuscript, I ensure your book looks polished, professional, and aligned with who you are.
Your Book Journey Includes*
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Soulful book coaching and story development
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Releasing writing blocks and restoring creative flow
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Support and accountability through key milestones
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Clear publishing guidance from start to finish
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Step-by-step pathways from ideas to finished books
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Professional book cover and interior design
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Author branding and launch support
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Inspired graphic design for marketing and social media
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Professional editing services
*Services tailored to your unique needs.
Who This Is For
Where Story Meets Art
This work is for women who:
• Feel called to tell their story
• Are ready to share wisdom born from lived experience
• Want support that is both nurturing and practical
• Value beauty, clarity, and soulful expression
• Desire a book that feels true — not forced
If your book is part healing journey, part creative expression, part legacy — you’re in the right place.
Why Work With Me
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Award-winning author with internationally recognized books
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Proven experience bringing many books to life
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Deep understanding of both the creative and technical sides of publishing
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Compassionate, intuitive, and grounded mentorship
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Professional design expertise under one roof
I don’t just help you “make a book.”
I help you birth a story that matters — and design it so it can be received with clarity, beauty, and impact.
A book is more than pages — it’s your soul's legacy.
The world needs what you’ve lived, learned, and survived.
Let’s bring your book to life.
→ Start Your Book Journey
→ Book a Discovery Call
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Soulful book coaching and story development
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Releasing writing blocks and restoring creative flow
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Support and accountability through key milestones
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Clear publishing guidance from start to finish
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Step-by-step pathways from ideas to finished books
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Professional book cover and interior design
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Author branding and launch support
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Inspired graphic design for marketing and social media
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Professional editing services
Carole Fontaine is an award-winning author, seasoned graphic designer, and book mentor who helps purpose-driven authors transform ideas into beautifully crafted, professionally published books.
With nearly three decades as a graphic artist, Carole brings deep expertise across print and digital design. She spent over 20 years specializing in branding, packaging, and marketing for natural dietary supplements, with extensive knowledge of FDA requirements. Her background includes years in a design agency and owning and publishing Real Sailors Magazine, a bi-monthly publication with a circulation of 20,000.
Affectionately known as “The Sailing Yogi,” Carole’s unconventional life—living aboard a sailboat for 20 years and navigating profound personal transformation—has shaped a grounded, intuitive approach to creative work. As a graphic designer and book coach, she guides authors from idea spark to beautifully published books, offering professional interior layout, compelling cover design, and clear publishing guidance.
An award-winning, multi–#1 Amazon bestselling author herself, Carole understands the full publishing journey. She is known for creating a supportive, collaborative experience that brings clarity, confidence, and excellence to every project.
Let’s collaborate!
● Dietary Supplement Industry
● FDA Compliance
● Private Label
● Packaging
● Flyers, Brochures
● Creative Writing
● Photoshop Expert
● Powerpoint Presentation
● Book coaching, ghostwriting, layout, publishing
● Social Media Content Creation
TESTIMONIALS:
Greg Gunderson, American Dream Nutrition, LLC
"My company has been working with Carole Fontaine (Design by Carole) for about 15 years. Carole has helped us design several product labels, product brochures and sales materials. She is very professional, she communicates well and has always completed projects on time. I recommend Carole's professional services to anyone who needs graphic design and design services."
Tony De Cesare, Owner & Founder Metabolix Nutrition Inc.
"Thanks to Carole's efforts, she helped to establish our brand in the marketplace and launch our product line. As an owner, I was continually impressed with her attentiveness to deadlines and her ability to problem-solve without additional input. The quality of her work has always been superior and we have never second-guessed her creative suggestions. We look forward to working with her again in the future."
Sid Wilson, Vice President of Business Development at Xyte Inc.
"I recently had the pleasure of working on a design project with Carole. I can't stress enough how wonderful the experience was especially due to the fact this was the first time I ever needed this type of service. Carole and her team went above & beyond our needs, even speaking on our behalf to other vendors in the next phase of the project. I truly hope others will have the pleasure of experiencing the service delivery model of Inspired Creations, Inc."
Dr. Ria Gilday, director at Queen's Health Center
"In addition to creating a work of art each and every time Carole is easy to work with and take suggestions without ego being involved. She gives a great deal attention to detail and even corrects mistakes if she finds them which is rare in a graphic designer. I would recommend her with confidence. You will too."
Brian Batcheldor, NPD at Prometheus Nutrition
"Carole is a joy to work with. She is highly proficient and dependable. Her work is of a high standard and she is always able to deliver under pressure. I would recommend Carole's skills without hesitation if prompt high quality work is your priority."
Michelle Barrineau, Business Intelligence Manager
"Carole has designed several logos for me, and they were fantastic! I gave her general guidelines and my overall goal, and she came through with designs that perfectly captured what I needed. They were creative, unique and impactful. I highly recommend Carole. She also gave me some excellent advice on my website that greatly improved it. She is very talented."
Carolyn Delaney, Publisher, Journey magazine
“Carole worked with journey in our early days, I think we started with 60ish followers on Facebook, nothing on LinkedIn and no account on Instagram. Carole immediately became part of the team, her great energy added to every meeting we had. She learned about our mission to make recovery from addiction visible, helped set a social media strategy across multiple channels and then over delivered on the executing on the strategy. Our social channels grew quickly and our reach expanded and continues to expand due to her groundwork in the early days. We will definitely work together again in the future!”
