Caerus Kourt

Caerus Kourt – Designer

800+ books designed. I get entrepreneurs from manuscript to career with research-first design to get your book in the right hands.

Overview

Currently Scheduling for May 2026 - June 2026

My name is Caerus, and I’m a book designer who specializes in books by entrepreneurs and educators. I've helped 270+ publishers bring over 700 titles from word processor documents to press and sell more books. I'm ready to help you, too!

The best book designs start where I do: market and user research. Don’t settle for designers who make pretty pictures. Let’s create a design and publishing strategy so you can publish with confidence.

I've worked with a diverse group of clients, from traditional publishers like Damn Gravity publisher and Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Press, to USA Today best-selling independent authors, to publishing consultants who need a reliable, quality book designer for their clients. My business was built on referrals from other excellent professionals.

Individual authors whom I've worked with include:

• Lloyed Lobo (Wall Street Journal best-selling author, founder of Boost.AI)

• Mimi Matthews (USA Today best-selling author)

• Rick Joi (Axiom Business Book Aware, BookLife Prize Quarterfinalist, founder of Workiversary.com)

• Wayne Stinnett, (2019-2020 president of Novelists, Inc (NINC))

I've been working in independent publishing since 2011, and offer clients consulting and hands-on publishing assistance alongside my design work. My process is broken down into clear and concise phases before we even begin. You’ll always know where we're at with your project from beginning to end.

Ready to start? Submit a request and we'll set up a time to do a quick, 15-minute zoom chat to discuss your project and get to know each other a little. I can't wait to hear from you! (Please keep in mind that I'll be able to respond to requests Monday - Friday, depending on how heavy the amount of requests are.)

AI Details:

I'm not accepting manuscripts or journals written with AI.

I will not design based on concepts created using an AI generator.

I will not use AI to develop concepts or finished designs.

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Business & Management Education & Reference LGBTQ Non-Fiction Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Languages
English

Work experience

Self-employed

Sep, 2014 — Present
Book designer. There are so many minute elements of book cover and interior design, that I decided to specialize in it. My responsibilities to books include:   • In-depth research of the author’s target readership as well as bestsellers in their genre • Complete book packaging designed especially for their book • Pagination design from the ground up • A deep review of the text to inform design choices • Three potential designs • Line-by-line typesetting • Guidance about distribution options and how they work • Full copyright ownership of the book interior design transferred to the publisher at completion • Three design and proof passes for you to review our work • Ebook design and coding • Optional assistance uploading the files to the distributors or printer of choice

Raventide Books

Oct, 2011 — Dec, 2018 (about 7 years)
As the publishing manager of Raventide Books, I utilized my knowledge of art, design, and technology to:     • Organize and develop book packaging  • Choose distributors and upload to them  • Market the Raventide Books' catalog    Raventide Books published fantasy, scifi, and urban fantasy between 2011 and 2018.

Portfolio

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Start at Zero: Leading High Stakes Modernization In the Age of AI

Verekar, Abhijit

Avero Advisors

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Cover Design Book Interior Design Production Management
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Building a Strong Safety Culture: The 5 C's of Workplace Safety

Weaver, Dr. Kevin

U.S. Compliance, LLC

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The Brand Reckoning: Why Brand is Broken and How to Fix It

Bartolich, Kurt

BrandCertain, LLC

Cover Design Book Interior Design Production Management
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The Rubicon Leader: Master Your Inner Revolution and Create a Legacy That Multiplies

Hasiri, Vahab

Consilium Dynamics Advisors Ltd.

Cover Design Book Interior Design Production Management
Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design
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Build Real Estate Wealth: Enjoy the Journey of Rental Property Investment

Miller, Joel

Tiffanbrand Publishing LLC

Cover Design Book Interior Design Production Management
Cover Design Book Interior Design
Cover Design Book Interior Design Production Management
Cover Design Book Interior Design Production Management
Cover Design Book Interior Design
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You Are A Strategist: Use No-BS OKRs to Get Big Things Done

Lobkovich, Sara

Red Currant Collective LLC

Cover Design Book Interior Design Production Management
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Take Your Lead: The Motivational Leadership Book for Motivated Leaders

Dillard, Richard S.

Tyleum Group LLC

Cover Design Book Interior Design Production Management
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Maximum Delivery: Project Management Toolkit

Ash, Kenneth

Asha One, Inc.

Cover Design Book Interior Design Production Management
Cover Design Book Interior Design Production Management
Deep Pact: 8 Timeless Principles of Whole-Person Leadership

Najmus, Saquib

Innovation and Integration, Inc.

Cover Design Book Interior Design Production Management
Cover Design Book Interior Design Production Management
Cover Design Book Interior Design Production Management
Cover Design Book Interior Design Production Management
Typography Book Interior Design
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Cover Design Book Interior Design

Caerus has 52 reviews

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Sara L.

Sara L.

Aug, 2024

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Caerus has been truly incredible to work with. If I could give them ten out of five stars, I would. I'm a first time, self-publishing author in the business non-fiction space (but I'm a rebel, not a typical corporate type). Finding support that "fits" me and that gets my reader in this genre has ...
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Caerus K.
Thank you so much for this excellent review. Frankly, I'm just as lucky that you found me as well. Your book topic is excellent and needed, and your approach made it exciting to work with. I can't ...
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Tom K.

Tom K.

Jun, 2026

Caerus really stood out to me in a crowded and very talented field of book designers I found through reedsy. One of the things I appreciated most was that their very first step was to set up a Zoom call with me. Instead of just sending over a proposal, they took the time to meet me personally, an...
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Sydney D.

Sydney D.

Jun, 2026

Had a great experience with Caerus, and loved the result of the cover!
Jaime W.

Jaime W.

Jun, 2026

Caerus Kourt was amazing to work with. Detailed, responsive and made my book come alive. Can't wait for out next project!
Bob M.

Bob M.

Jun, 2026

Caerus was a joy to work with. They worked with me to get the design just right, making changes and adjustments. Communication was great. I would not hesitate to work with Caerus again!

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