Amanda Bartlett

Amanda Bartlett – Designer

Book designer (and proofreader/copy editor) with 10+ years of experience. I'm passionate about good design and good stories!

Overview

Hi there! I am a lover of language, good design, and good stories. I have been copy editing, proofreading, and designing books professionally for over a decade. I've worked with Bloomsbury, Macmillan, OR Books, Penguin Random House, and Paw Prints Publishing, among others. And I'd love to work with you, too!What I can do for you:-Cover design (image research, typography research)-Interior design (typesetting, layout)-Additional services can include copy editing manuscripts and proofreading typeset pages-File preparation for printer
Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Humanities & Social Sciences
Fiction
Classics Contemporary Fiction Picture Books Short Story Women's Fiction Young Adult
Languages
English

Work experience

Paw Prints Publishing

Nov, 2022 — Present
I design children's picture books and provide production services for the new publishing branch of Baker & Taylor.

Bloomsbury Publishing

Apr, 2013 — May, 2015 (about 2 years)
Book designer in the Children's department of Bloomsbury Publishing Created covers and interiors for YA, middle grade, and picture books

Overlook Press

Aug, 2011 — Mar, 2023 (over 11 years)
Designed and art-directed the majority of the titles published by the press. I also hired and directed freelancers and interns.

Self-employed

Jun, 2010 — Present
I copy edit, proofread, and design books for American publishing companies that include Paw Prints Publishing, OR Books, and Penguin Random House.

Amanda has 3 reviews

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Steven M.

Steven M.

Jan, 2024

Amanda listened to the theme and tone of my book and came up with a concept I never would have thought of, and the response was amazing -- I loved it, and my readers loved it. She gave me some alternatives as well, some more in line with my original idea, but the idea we ended up going with was ...
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Amanda B.
Thank you so much, Steve! You were a dream client--anyone would be fortunate to work with you. I'm so glad I was able to work on your book in the end, I really enjoyed making this cover and reading...
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Cat P.

Cat P.

Aug, 2023

10/10 for Amanda!! I had the priviledge of working with Amanda on my first published book and she was incredible! She is friendly, fun, creative, talented, professional and so much more! I cannot find any faults with Amanda and I highly recommend her. Whenever people ask about how I created the b...
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Amanda B.
Cat, it was so awesome working with you! Your book is so powerful and I feel so fortunate that I was able to be a part of it. I'm so glad it's out in the world! Thanks for your attention to detail ...
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Judith H.

Judith H.

Jun, 2023

Working with Amanda has been a joy and a delight. She is sensible, creative, a good and responsive listener, and a pleasure both to work with and to know.
Amanda B.
Thank you, Judith! Getting to meet you and work together was such a gift, and I loved reading your story. This has been such a pleasure!

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