John van der Woude
Designer
I have worked as a professional book designer since 2004.
From my first design job as a production assistant at a small children’s publishing house, to working exclusively as an independent contractor since 2012, I’ve had the opportunity to work on thousands of different book design projects. These have ranged from covers to interior layouts, from ePubs to marketing materials, all for a variety of traditional publishers and self-published authors. My goal always is to provide quality professional services—ensuring open and continuous communication, completing all projects on-time and on-budget to the best of my abilities—and, of course, deliver professional, high-quality, and ready-to-publish designs in the end.
I do my work from the beautiful environs of Kelowna, BC, Canada.
A Note From Hal
I built this firm from the very best people I could find.
Everyone at Hal Clifford Associates is a publishing veteran. There are no beginners here, no one learning on the job. I trust them to do excellent work with authors because I’ve seen them do it again and again.
We work on the basis of trust, collaboration, and an unremitting commitment to quality. I have very simple expectations of my team members, and also of you if we agree to work together:
I get out of bed every morning to do this work because I believe that helping people tell their stories leads to understanding, understanding leads to empathy, and empathy leads to peace.
I look forward to helping you tell your story, too.
Hal Clifford
Who We Are
Our team is a well oiled machine consisting of masterfully honed parts.
Hal Clifford
Founder
Tom Lane
Ghostwriter, editor
Aleks Mendel
Ghostwriter, editor, author coach
Tashan Mehta
Ghostwriter, editor, author coach
David Caissie
Ghostwriter, editor
Jenny Shipley
Ghostwriter, editor, author coach
Rob Petersen
Ghostwriter, editor, author coach
Time Cooke
Ghostwriter, editor
John van der Woude
Designer
Anton Khodakovsky
Designer
Kevin Barrett Kane
Designer
Christina M. Taylor
Book Production Manager
What Authors Say
See testimonials and endorsements from bestselling authors.
My collaboration with Rob Wolf Petersen on two books was an incredibly positive experience. His ability to understand and articulate my ideas with precision cultivated a deep trust and efficient partnership. Rob's attention to detail, allied with his empathetic listening, enriched my voice and helped hone the effectiveness of my message. Rob's expertise allowed my ideas to resonate deeply with readers, He is an invaluable asset for any author seeking to leave a lasting imprint with their work.
Bob Glazer
Author of Performance Partnerships: The Checkered Past, Changing Present & Exciting Future of Affiliate Marketing and Elevate: Push Beyond Your Limits and Unlock Success in Yourself and Others
Hal was the exceptional editor on both Can't Hurt Me and Never Finished, and is a pleasure to work with.
Adam Skolnick
Ghostwriter for David Goggins, author of New York Times Bestsellers Can’t Hurt Me and Never Finished
Tom Lane has assisted me in writing two Amazon best sellers. [He] was instrumental in creating both books. His ability to grasp what we were doing and the message we wanted to convey was very professional and hit all the high points we were seeking. My recommendation to anyone who has an opportunity to work with Tom is to do it. He is professional and has the unique ability to work with you and convey your message exactly as you want.
Vince Annable
Author of The Household Endowment Model and Your High-Performing Virtual Family Office.
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