Graphic & Web Design | Writing, Editing & Proofreading Services

Hi, I’m Sarah, also known by my pen name Alex Benkast. Welcome to my little corner of the Internet. Go ahead and take a look around.

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Services

Words and Design are my passion.

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Graphic Design & Branding

Social media posts, presentations, flyers, book covers? I’ve got you covered. Although I have Photoshop experience, I mainly work in Canva these days.

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Web Design

Need a WordPress website or want to refresh your blog? I’ve designed websites for over 17 years.

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Content Creation & Editing

Need help writing blog posts or newsletters? I’m an indie author of 4 novels and have been a blogger for decades. I’m also great at spotting typos. My family nicknamed me “Quality Control.”

Specialty Services

Video Editing

BOOK TRAILERS & VIDEO EDITING

I’m also open to designing and editing simple book trailers and educational videos. Head over to my video portfolio to see some of my projects.

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BOOK COACHING & TEACHING

I’m currently offering both one-on-one sessions and a course called Write Your First Draft: A 12-Week Challenge over at www.writeyourfirstdraft.com.

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GERMAN-ENGLISH TRANSLATIONS

As a native German and fluent English speaker, I can translate your website, interviews, YouTube videos, and other documents.

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MY LATEST DESIGNS

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BOOK TRAILERS

LATEST BRANDED PINTEREST PINS

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My latest book writing, editing, proofreading, and formatting projects 

Book Cover of Lumiana - Rebels Like Us Book 1 by Alex Benkast

Writing, Editing, Proofreading, Formatting

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Book Cover of Beneath Your Beautiful - Rebels Like Us Book 4 by Alex Benkast

Writing, Editing, Proofreading, Formatting

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Pas De Deux by Lynn Turner Book Cover

Editing, Proofreading

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Pas De Deux: A Christmas Short by Lynn Turner

Formatting, Proofreading

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Some of my most popular blog posts and newsletters

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Photography

Being out in nature and protecting the environment has always been a passion of mine. I love capturing the beauty all around us.

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Pluto Cave
Fantasy Canyon
Salt Plains in Death Valley
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What My Clients Say

Testimonials & Endorsements

Leah

Working with Alex — was an extraordinary opportunity. What would have taken months — only took a few days.

Leah Hall
Social Media Brand Strategist
Woman

I’ve had a great connection with Sarah right from the start. She really listens to what you have to say and explains concepts clearly and with enthusiasm.

Sammy Day
Poet + Former Director of IT @ CTC
Woman

Sarah is a great editor and proofreader, and always first on my list whenever I have a text that needs polishing.

Marisa Montaño
Account Manager & Sales Consultant
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