Abi Pollokoff

Abi Pollokoff – Designer

Book designer with 10+ years of publishing experience. Dedicated to bringing books to life with clarity, accuracy, and good humor!

Overview

Hi there! My name is Abi, and I'm a publishing professional excited about helping your book come to life.

I've been working in publishing for 10+ years, but I've been a reader and writer much longer than that. My favorite genres include poetry, fantasy, and upmarket fiction, but I also dig into cookbooks, memoir, and history! Along with my design work, I've spend a lot of time in editorial thinking about commas and modifiers. I also published my debut poetry collection in 2025! As a published author, I understand the personal and professional stakes of putting a book into the world. I lead with empathy and understanding to make sure my authors have wonderful publishing experiences.

A bit about my design approach: My goal as a book designer—no matter the genre—is to make sure the reading experience is smooth, accessible, and enjoyable. By connecting your work to creative vision and adding in a sprinkle of design best practices, I can help you hone in on the best way to present and publish your work. My background from many years on the editorial side of the table means that accuracy is top of mind when I'm working on a project. I stay positive, productive, and professional across the working experience.

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Writing & Publishing
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction Poetry Romantic Fantasy Short Story Women's Fiction

Work experience

Girl Friday Productions

Aug, 2024 — Present
Guide authors through the book publishing process Check interiors for layout best practices Position and strategize books to achieve established author goals

Poetry NW Editions

Mar, 2019 — Present
Curate poetry titles for publication Design book interiors

Self

Jun, 2016 — Present
Edit and design books

Pelican Publishing

May, 2012 — Jun, 2014 (about 2 years)
Edit children's, memoir, history, and cookbook titles Format proof interiors for layout best practices

Portfolio

there was this bird (Possession Sound Reading)

Chaney, Nikia

Poetry Northwest Editions

Book Interior Design Production Management
Morality Play (Possession Sound Reading)

Hilger, Lauren

Poetry Northwest Editions

Book Interior Design Production Management
Habitats (Possession Sound Reading)

Whitcomb, Katharine

Poetry Northwest Editions

Book Interior Design Production Management
Lovelike (Seattle Youth Poet Laureate)

Pham, Sah

Poetry Northwest Editions

Production Management
Dear Spanish (Seattle Youth Poet Laureate)

Acuña, Mateo

Poetry Northwest Editions

Production Management
Theorem

Bradfield, Elizabeth

Poetry Northwest Editions

Book Interior Design Production Management

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