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Crescent Moon Designs' transforms manuscripts into books and publications, through detailed design layout

and thorough editing. The result will be a beautiful piece of art reflecting the subject and the client's personality.

I will work closely with you in preparing your manuscript for publication by designing an attractive layout, both

inside and outside, with the intent of attracting a larger audience, creating more sales, clients and speaking opportunities.

Professional Services Include

Designing, Editing and Typing

Book Interiors and Covers

Manuscripts

Manuals

Journal Articles

Publications

Indexing

Table of Contents

Proofreading

Copyediting

Equations and Graphics

Web Banners

Crescent Moon Designs has been in business since 2008. I have twenty-five years' experience designing and editing manuscripts. Over sixty books and scientific journal articles have been published since I started in thie field in 1985. My love for books, and my passion for designing, is what led me to start my business.

In May 2009, I was named one of the "Top Leading Moms in Business," through a competition sponsored by StartupNation. In the fall of 2008, I was named as a candidate for the 2008-2009 Cambridge Who's Who Among Executives, Professionals and Entrepreneurs. It has been an exciting adventure for me! 2009 has been explosive with one book completed, and I am currently working on a poetry book, web banner and multiple geological publications. I have also spoken with two publishing companies to do freelance design and editing on their books.

If you're currently writing a book, thinking about writing one or need some assistance in getting started, Contact Me NOW to reserve your spot!

Referrals are also welcome, and to show my appreciation, you will receive a fabulous gift by referring a client to me. So, start thinking about people you know, maybe it's a colleague or even a family member. Have them Contact Me and be sure to tell them that you sent them.

This June, I'm attending the “Get Motivated Business Seminar,” and am so excited! Rudy Giuliani, General Colin Powell, Steve Forbes, Joe Montana, Tamara Lowe and more will be speaking. I've heard so many great things about this seminar. I'm looking forward to learning from these great business leaders, and meeting other business professionals.

I am very proud of the quality services offered by Crescent Moon Designs and am passionate about my designs. My clients have been extremely satisfied with my services, providing positive testimonials to the quality of my work and the way I work with them. It is important to me that I listen to the clients’ desires for the finished product. I work one-on-one with both the client and the publisher, meeting weekly via e-mail or telephone to discuss the progress. If you're looking for someone with experience designing and editing, who cares about your book as much as you do, you have come to the right place.

Client Testimonial Excerpts (read more here)

“Susan is a thoughtful, patient and considerate woman, who treats her customers very well. I have the highest regard for her." — H. Madland

"She is the best editor I have ever had the pleasure of working with in my many years of publishing and a joy to work with." — F.L. Carroll

"Susan is knowledgeable, professional and timely. I was always pleased to be working with someone as determined and competent as Susan Houck." — J.M. Wilhite

"Ms. Houck was efficient, performed her tasks in a timely manner, and performed at levels above my expectations. In summary, she was the best at her work of any typist, editor, or proofreader in my forty years in higher education." — H.B. Long

"Susan has proved herself to have the perseverance and initiative, and the intellectual creativity necessary to complete any assignment. Susan Houck would be an extremely positive asset to you." — F. Civan

"Susan is conscientious, prompt, an accurate typist and a pleasure to work with." — G. Emanuel

"I found working with Ms. Houck to be personally pleasant and regarded her as a colleague who was interested in the best possible outcome for our project." — J.C. Weber

"Susan proved to have great attention to detail and met each deadline without issue." — J.B. Raines

"She is conscientious, meets deadlines, and ensures that the work gets done according to the publisher's specifications. Her conceptual understanding of the technical aspects of writing and editing, coupled with her technology skills, enables authors to focus on the content -- Susan takes care of everything else." — S.J. Zepeda

"Susan is very precise and does an excellent job. She exhibits a positive attitude and performs the necessary tasks promptly." — B.J. Harris

"Ms. Houck possesses superb technical expertise, patience and character." — A.R. Lauer

"In all my interactions with her, she has always been professional, friendly and competent." — M. Langenbach

"Her diligent, prompt and insightful assistance greatly improved my manuscripts. During those years and beyond, I have recommended Susan to other authors. Her work is beyond reproach." — G. Henderson

"She always did her work with great diligence, care, and a high level of professionalism." — L.D. Fink

“She possesses a very 'can do' attitude not only in the mechanics of the task, but also in her personal demeanor. She more than surpassed all of our objectives." — A.R. Moore

"Her work was excellent. Several of my geologist colleagues came to know Susan and the type of work she could do. As a result, she was the primary person we went to for typing, editing and other related tasks." — R.O. Fay

"Her work was always well done, and it was a joy to work with her. I found her helpful with many suggestions that enhanced and improved the reports." — K. Johnson

"I found her to be pleasant to work with. Susan manages to combine congeniality with professionalism. The quality of her work exceeded my expectations. Susan is a highly intelligent, dedicated and trustworthy individual." — L.A. Hemish

"She was meticulous, patient, resourceful and helpful in working with the people involved at all the universities. We could not possibly have accomplished our goals without her help." — H.T. DeBolt

"I was impressed with Ms. Houck's work on many levels: quick turnaround, clean and error-free typing, attractive layout, flexible schedule, friendly attitude toward revisions, familiarity with numerous software programs, and effective photo editing." — S.S. Nash

"She often proved to work long hours, incorporate endless revisions, and was able to prepare materials in a timely manner. She is a pleasure to work with." — J.J. Yoch

Crescent Moon Designs Established 2008 Susan J Houck, Owner & Designer Norman, Oklahoma