Our books
Firefighter Obe
Stories for Big Feelings · Ages 3–6
Gentle stories and quiet practices to help young children feel safe through change.
- EN · NL · FR
- 82 pages
- Paperback & hardcover
Word & Worth · Vancouver, BC
Spelling stories. Balancing books.
Some clients need help telling their story. Others need help tracking their finances. Many need both. Word & Worth offers publishing, writing & editing, and bookkeeping, from Vancouver, BC.
Word
Publishing, writing & editing
Clear, compelling writing that helps your message land, and help to prepare any book for self-publishing — the same work we do for our own children’s books.
Worth
Bookkeeping
Reliable, transparent bookkeeping to help your mission thrive. We bring calm, clarity, and structure to your financial records, so you can focus on the work that matters.
- Word3 languagesFirefighter Obe in English, Dutch and French
- WordWorldwide on AmazonWherever Amazon ships, in paperback and hardcover
- WorthQuickBooks ProAdvisorCertified QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor
- Word & WorthMore than 10 yearsin education, as a linguist, teacher and editor
Self-publishing · editing · our books
Publishing, writing & editing
Writing & Editing
Say what you mean.
Grants · editing · reports · web copy
- Standard editing$50/hr
- Substantive editing$60–70/hr
- Grant narratives & case studiesCustom quote
QuickBooks Online
Bookkeeping
Monthly retainers
Year-round consistency, no surprises.
- Basic · 3–5 hours$300/mo
- Standard · 6–8 hours$450/mo
- Advanced · 9–12 hours$600/mo
Bank recs, reporting, CRA deadlines, expense tracking and coordination with your treasurer or owner. No GST (small supplier).
Cleanup & year-end
Getting things back on track.
- Books cleanup or catch-upfrom $250
- Year-end prep or audit supportfrom $300
- Hourly support$45–65/hr
Working with Word & Worth gave us peace of mind. Our books made sense, and our messaging did, too. That kind of clarity is priceless.
About us
The heart and hands behind Word & Worth.
Word & Worth is led by a writer, editor, and bookkeeper with a background in education and operations — a steady hand for words and numbers alike.
Word & Worth came to life after years of working behind the scenes for a nonprofit client. We saw how fragile trust can be when communication breaks down, and how much smoother things run when someone genuinely cares.
- Word · EducationMA in Translation · CELTA
- Worth · BookkeepingCertified QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor
- BusinessMBA
- TeachingPrograms in China and Canada
- EditingCurriculum and books in translation
Get in touch
Let’s work together.
We’d love to hear from you — whether you’re curious about services, ready to collaborate, or just want to explore what’s possible.
