About Insidious Creative
Experience with the work.
Respect for its creator.
Editorial and design support informed by hands-on experience in writing and publishing.

R.E. SARGENT
Author · Editor · Publisher
R.E. SARGENT is an author, editor, and publisher who founded Sinister Smile Press and served as its Editor-in-Chief until mid-2026. His experience guiding manuscripts through editing and publication informs his approach at Insidious Creative: thoughtful attention to the writing, respect for the author’s voice, and care for the details that turn a manuscript into a finished book.
Insidious Creative is a division of Insidious Press, offering editing, proofreading, book formatting, and website design for authors and other creative professionals.
A carefully selected team
Your manuscript may be edited by R.E. SARGENT or another member of our team. We carefully select the editors we work with for their skill, attention to detail, and respect for each author’s voice. If you would like to work with a particular editor, please mention that in your inquiry so we can discuss availability.
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