Who We Are and Our Why

From the Founder, Susan Sember:

I’ve been writing all my life. It’s part of my DNA. My first book was written when I was in the 4th grade. My mother instilled a love of books in her children. That writing carried on not only in books but also in political and advocacy speeches, news stories, legal briefs, grant proposals, producing and contributing to others’ books, crafting screenplays, immersing myself into a serious filmmaking career adding magazine and book publishing to my business ventures.

In one of my films, Beyond the Game, I, coincidentally, interviewed over 50 professional athletes who had written books, as well as other authors, literary strategists, branding experts and more. Although more of a sports film and not at all about publishing, I discovered that many new authors don’t understand the process, don’t value the importance of marketing discussions upfront and fail to maximize the assets of their creativity—let alone sell any books. The same has been the case with many filmmakers.

Their stories were great in these other books attempted through self-publishing or through a basic publishing package from independents. But the right collaboration was missing. I heard the same scenario from others in past films, as well as, friends and business associates I knew who were authoring books. More common than not were tales of woe that ended in unfulfilled dreams; a lot of money spent without return; writing a book without a plan, without any thought to marketing or without a strategy to recoup and realize the monies spent and dreams envisioned.

Art is intended to be a positive, creative and joyous venture—not drudgery or disappointment. There are also the matters of legacy, the need to help others who are waiting to read such a story and the burning desire to make a difference in this world. Every book is a piece of art and should be treated as such. There’s an attention to detail, quality, and an author’s unique style that goes into each project, too.

Fast forward: I have this great film career and I also produce magazines and books as an extension of my creative art and marketing my and others’ projects. The perfect recipe for a unique publishing experience stems from blending of my legal background as an attorney in protecting and preserving the intellectual property rights, seeing the arts of writing and filming converging in book projects and the marketing and distribution foresight that I love to implement with every project.

Silverlight Press is the alchemy of “Pen and Lens.” It’s an unmatched storytelling mix that incorporates elements of a successful film into a book. It additionally provides a collaboration that prepares an author to further engage his or her readers with the innovative new techniques of a film and when incorporating imagery, the aesthetics of an award-winning masterpiece. It encompasses a strategy and plan to ensure the creative assets of a book project are maximized in other desired mediums while also seeing a positive return and fiscal impact on an author’s investment.

As a film director and producer, as well as, the CEO of Silverlight Press, it starts with me. Translating your vision into the written word, elevating your book and you to the global stage or even the silver screen is my focus. I’ll direct and orchestrate the best team of writers, editors, strategists, lawyers, designers, branding and marketing specialists, publicists, and distribution outlets—all acting on your behalf. I am personally involved in every project offering over 25 years of creative entrepreneurial experience and bringing forth a unique style and implementation to every project.

There’s an audience waiting to read and see YOUR story. Let’s make it happen with your voice, your vision, and your impact.