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Field Notes

Fresh ideas from the DesignWise notebook. Explore practical insights, client success stories, and observations on storytelling, AI visibility, WordPress, publishing, and digital marketing.

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Stephen Kastner

We are DesignWise…

“Everyone has a story to tell…”

Stephen Kastner leads DesignWise Studios with a focus on storytelling in digital media. With decades of experience in photography, film, journalism, book publishing, and web strategy, he encourages you to deliver authentic narratives that resonate across all digital platforms.

“I created the Green Mountain Writers Group to assist individuals and business leaders to create story-driven narratives in traditional publishing, blogging on social media, short-form video, and filmmaking. Intentional storytelling is also the key component of effective marketing.”

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Our Services:

  • 🌐 Web Design and Managed WordPress hosting,
  • 📰 Copywriting and Press Release Distribution
  • 💻 Social Media Design, Management, and Coaching
  • E-commerce Solutions,
  • Web Learning Centers and Writers Workshops
  • Search engine optimization (SEO),
  • 📷 Photography
  • Logos, letterhead, postcard and direct mail layout.
Living with the Neighbors by Jodi Girouard

Unlock Your Author Potential with DesignWise Studios

What We Offer:

  • Professional Editing: Refine your manuscript with expert editing that engages your readers and elevates your voice.
  • Interior Layout: Seamless formatting in Adobe InDesign for both print and digital editions—your book will look as good as it reads.
  • Custom Cover Design: Striking, genre-appropriate covers designed to captivate browsers online and on bookshelves.
  • Publishing & Marketing Support: From website creation, social media, and strategic launch campaigns to book trailer videos, we help your book find its audience.
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What Clients Say:

DesignWise Studios brought our vision to life with powerful visuals and storytelling.

– Happy Client
5

“DesignWise Studios has helped create our newsletters and web site for years. He is a master wordsmith, artist, researcher, and an amazing resource. I highly recommend Stephen’s work, he has always been a tremendous support to me.” 

Dr. Melissa Nelson

5

“The folks at DesignWise are very talented with what they do! Steve was able to perfectly put together exactly what I was envisioning without much detail. He enjoys learning what you’re passionate about and helps you achieve what you would like to! I would recommend DesignWise to anyone who is looking for marketing/advertising help.”

Shayoga Rose

5

“DesignWise Studios has done my websites and all of my social media work for years. Steve is very good at taking sound bites of info and turning them into eloquent statements. He is a great photographer, writer and designer. He is excellent at managing all the details of the social media world from renewing domains, to posting on FB to maintaining websites.”

Kathy Navis

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