Hi! My name is Christian Rafetto, and I love books! I've worked in traditional publishing for over a decade, serving in a variety of roles including: graphic design, content marketing, and acquisitions.

In 2023 I left my office job at a traditional publisher and started my own book design agency. I also run a small publishing imprint. I specialize in book covers and typesetting, though I also have lots of experience curating content for blog- and video-posts, building websites (using drag-and-drop web builders), and editing podcasts and videos.

I love being self-employed, but it can be a bit isolating. This part-time internship position would allow me to continue to run my business, while also connecting with a broader community of like-minded artists and thinkers, working with content that I feel passionate about. I also hope to build friendships with more folks in Christian publishing.

• I've designed hundreds of book covers. Here are some of my favorites.

• I founded and run a small publishing company, focusing on Middle Grade and YA fiction.

• As a publisher I regularly evaluate content, helpings authors to refine their work and ultimately bring it to market. Here are two books I'm especially proud of: The Traveling Piano Man of Fort Whettershire by Victoria Murgante, and Forward. Heel. Park. by Judy Redlich.

My clients say I'm good at graphic design. My friends say I'm good at asking questions. My brother-in-law says I'm good at making mix CDs. My kids say I'm good at reading out loud. My wife says I'm good at cooking and that I should do it more often.

I'm terrible at painting, being witty, finishing whole books, and saying "no." 

In this inspired collection of essays, Christian Rafetto shares more than glimpses into his captivating personal story; he unlocks the secrets of his creative genius. Eyes will glaze at his encomium on the subtle art of placing pixels on a screen. Hearts will swell at his romantic defense for covering Radiohead songs badly. Mouths will water at the description of each fantasy item on the menu of his fictitious food truck. Listeners to the audiobook (read by the author) will be astounded by how convincing his use of only three accents is for such a vast cast of characters. But mostly, readers will finish the book with a deeper appreciation of the beauty in the mundane, humdrum, and day-to-day.

— I bring over a decade of design sensibilities and content-curation to the table. —

— I'm very accustomed to juggling multiple projects and working on a deadline. —

— I deliver projects on-time. —

— I love working on a team. —