About Deep Stance Media
Our Focus
Deep Stance Media (DSM) is a book publisher based in Calgary, Alberta, specializing in personal development, memoirs, and children's books. Our children's books are published under our Bow River Books imprint.
DSM offers a growing selection of children's activity books on a variety of themes, such as karate, the oil industry, Canada, and the Rocky Mountains.
DSM also provides ghostwriting and editing services to authors.
About us
About Dan Kostka, Managing Editor
Hailing from Cambridge, Ontario, and raised in Canmore, Alberta, Dan now calls Calgary home, sharing it with his loving wife, Silvia, and two adorable children, Sammy and Sophia.
From a young age, books and words captivated Dan. This passion led him to study journalism and to work as a journalist and freelance writer in his 20s. After attending law school and a decade in law firms, Dan rekindled his love for writing in 2022.
A life-changing experience assisting refugees at the Ukrainian border following the 2022 Russian invasion sparked Dan's drive to launch a communications business and to publish his first book, Escape to Slovakia: Five Journeys from the Ukrainian Border. Witnessing the power of aligning values with actions and the fulfillment of helping others ignited a fire within him.
Check out the Global News story about his Ukraine border trips here:
https://globalnews.ca/news/8659648/calgary-man-in-slovakia-helping-ukranians-fleeing-war/
Read a short article about his border trips here:
https://thedoorway.ca/2022/08/22/just-do-something/
Dan thrives on connecting with clients, be it entrepreneurs, independent professionals, or non-profit managers. Helping people and organizations share their stories brings him immense satisfaction. He also assists with the ghostwriting and editing of memoirs and other works.
Testimonials
"Dan has brought passion and thoughtfulness to projects we would not otherwise have been able to accomplish. His experience is seen in his professionalism, organization, and strategizing. He listens carefully, writes clearly, and is a pleasure to work with."
-Kaitlin O'Grady, Program Manager, The Doorway
"Dan has been creating a newsletter for us that has done a great job in highlighting what our association offers and helping to elevate our profile. We greatly appreciate his professional and friendly approach with his ongoing support."
-Sean Meehan, Vice-President, Canadian Shotokan Karate Association
Education
Juris Doctor (Law), Queen's University
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), University of Victoria
Bachelor of Applied Communications (Journalism), Mount Royal University
Diploma (Business Administration), Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
FAQs
What are your rates?
I assess each project individually, proposing a project fee instead of an hourly rate to provide cost certainty. This ensures I dedicate the necessary time to deliver top-notch results, always aiming for total client satisfaction. I'm happy to discuss your project free of charge to determine if we're a good fit.
What sets you apart?
In a sea of exceptional writing and editing services, I stand out with my lightning-fast response times, exceptional listening skills, and meticulous attention to detail. My diverse work experience – from professional law firms to blue-collar warehouses, small businesses to government – equips me to deeply understand my clients' unique needs.