From the Desk of
Marni Derr
hello
I'm Marni
Writer. Artist. Designer. Publisher. Creative Entrepreneur.
I've spent more than two decades at the intersection of writing, technology, design, and publishing-turning complicated ideas into something people can understand, use, and enjoy.
My career began in technical writing, where I spent ten years creating documentation for companies including Xerox, Freightliner, Adobe, Tektronix, Intel, and Microsoft.
Eventually, I discovered that I enjoyed building the creative tools and spaces just as much as explaining how they worked.
When I get a little money I buy books; if any is left I buy food and clothes. ~Erasmus
After stepping away from corporate life in 2010, I moved further into publishing, book design, and website development. In 2015, I founded Cue Raven Publishing, LLC, bringing those interests together under one roof.
Today, I'm building an interconnected network of creative communities, publishing resources, and online marketplaces-places where writers, artists, makers, and independent creators can turn their ideas into something real.
A Little Background
Technical Writer
15 years translating complex technoloty into accessible documentation.
Web Development
From Joomla and corporate websites to WordPress, Divi, and independent businesses.
Publishing & Books
Book cover design, interior formatting, and co-authoring Joomla!:Visual QuickStart Guide (Peachpit Press).
Cue Raven Network
Founded in 2015 and now growing into a network of creative platforms, resources, and communities.
What I'm Doing Now - 2026
Writing
Fiction, non-fiction, and the occasional musings from the desk.
Publishing
Helping authors bring their stories to life with beautiful covers and professionally formatted interiors.
Web Design
Creating modern websites for individuals, independent professionals, and small businesses using WordPress and Divi.
Creative Communities
Founded in 2015 and now growing into a network of creative platforms, resources, and communities.
My World
A collection of interconnected social communities, each with its own focus. but all part of the same creative journey.
"Creativity is not the finding of a thing, but the making something out of it after it is found."
~ James Russell Lowell