About

Elevating Content
and Presentation

“Ideas are cheap—what counts is the ability to translate an idea into reality.”

 Josh Kaufman, The Personal MBA

Hi! My name is Kate. I’m a designer, marketer, and all-around publisher for both digital & print. I believe book publishing is the business of information and ideas, and not just paper. There will always be printed books—and I will always love them—but I think there’s more to add to that sentiment: now, there will always be digital books, too.

I have a strong impulse to learn new things and improve, and that might be why digital publishing excites me. Everything is constantly changing—I have to keep up to stay ahead. I’m also hooked on exploring new ways to reach people and bring them closer together. From trains, to telephones, to airplanes, to email, to the web, technology has always been great for this. It’s never been easier to communicate with people, and if we can find a way to reach an audience thoughtfully, it will be extremely powerful. The web and mobile are the places to focus on now, but in the future, who knows? I’m eagerly awaiting teleportation.

I have a strong desire to not only help people spread messages worth knowing, but also help the end user. I believe that usability should not be sacrificed in the creative process: the best product is one that is both usable and aesthetically pleasing.

Nothing makes me happier than collaborating and brainstorming with creative individuals to turn something good into something awesome. My hope is that I can help elevate content through my aptitude for presentation—whether it be through designing, marketing, editing, product development, or motivating individuals.

If you want to talk to me about publishing, my work, or the awesomeness of space elevators, you can get in touch with me at katehburkett@gmail.com.