About Sapphire Guardian
The formatter behind more than 3,986 books
István Szabó combines long-term production experience, direct client care, and firsthand authorship to help books arrive at publication in professional form.
Founder · Formatter · Designer · Author
Hi, I’m István.
I am the Budapest-based founder of Sapphire Guardian International and a Top Rated Seller on Fiverr with more than 4,623 five-star ratings. Over 19 years, I have formatted 3,986+ titles, produced 519+ print and audiobook covers, and served more than 1,700 clients across 85 countries.
My clients range from independent authors to publishers and organizations, including a special book project for the United Nations Office at Geneva. Every direct project still comes through me: the person discussing the files is the person responsible for the work.
I also publish horror and science fiction as Stephen Wayne. That experience means I understand the production process not only as a service provider, but as an author who has to make the same format, cover, quality, and platform decisions.
Professional milestones
A career built one finished project at a time
- 2003
Professional typesetting begins
Writing, typesetting, and game-development work at Digital Reality established the foundation for a long production career.
- 2013
International freelance work on Fiverr
Book formatting, graphic design, and consultation services became available to clients around the world.
- 2014
Sapphire Guardian founded
The company became the dedicated home for direct book-production and graphic services.
- 2020
Fiverr Top Rated Seller
Years of consistent delivery and client satisfaction led to Top Rated status.
- 2022
United Nations project
A unique book project was completed for the United Nations Office at Geneva.
- 2023–26
Award-winning authorship
Books published as Stephen Wayne earned Readers’ Favorite, Literary Titan, and Firebird honors, including recognition for cover design.
Beyond the production desk
Creative work informed by discipline and curiosity
Outside client work, I write fiction and nonfiction, create graphic art and music projects, practice martial and lightsaber arts, run long distances, fence, and scuba dive. Most importantly, I am a proud father to Christopher and Blaise.
Specific expectations, direct communication, and a quote grounded in the actual files.
Every page and edition should feel like part of one intentional publication.
I remain personally accountable for the quality and completion of each project.
Start your project
Ready to turn your manuscript into a finished book?
Tell me what you are publishing, which formats you need, and your preferred deadline. I will review the scope and reply with a clear quote.