Verb Garden

bespoke creative by Lauren Park

Hi, I’m Lauren!

I’m a Toronto-based book editor, photographer, and creator on a quest to infuse the world with imagination and heart.

Whether you’re seeking warm, empathetic guidance from a publishing industry professional or an inviting studio space for your next film shoot, I’m here to help bring your creative dreams to life, with an extra sprinkling of magic along the way.

Welcome to the garden!

With over ten years of editorial experience, including five in-house at Penguin Random House Canada, I delight in working with writers to tell visionary, heartfelt, unforgettable stories. From boundary-breaking literary and commercial fiction to emotionally engaging nonfiction, books I’ve collaborated on have been longlisted for the Scotiabank Giller Prize, shortlisted for the Atwood Gibson Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize, named #1 national bestsellers, and won Canada Reads and the Toronto Book Award.

Last year, I chased my passions and took the leap to go freelance. And while book editing is still my bread and butter, it’s not all I offer! As a long-time side hustle adventurer, I run a cozy and historic home content creation studio featured in Apartment Therapy and Toronto Life. You’ll also find me photographing magical moments on film, creating content for independent brands, and serving up botanical baked goods.

I hope you enjoy some of my offerings below!