Caerus Kourt

Caerus Kourt – Designer

700+ 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 November 2025 - January 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.)

Note 1: I'm not accepting manuscripts or journals written with AI.

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Business & Management Education & Reference LGBTQ Non-Fiction Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Fiction
Mystery & Crime Thriller & Suspense
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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You Are A Strategist: Use No-BS OKRs to Get Big Things Done

Lobkovich, Sara

Red Currant Collective LLC

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Build Real Estate Wealth: Enjoy the Journey of Rental Property Investment

Miller, Joel

Tiffanbrand Publishing LLC

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Take Your Lead: The Motivational Leadership Book for Motivated Leaders

Dillard, Richard S.

Tyleum Group LLC

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Maximum Delivery: Project Management Toolkit

Ash, Kenneth

Asha One, Inc.

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Deep Pact: 8 Timeless Principles of Whole-Person Leadership

Najmus, Saquib

Innovation and Integration, Inc.

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Caerus has 39 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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Natasha A.

Natasha A.

Nov, 2025

Thank you for everything Caerus, you have one happy customer.
Jenn M C.

Jenn M C.

Oct, 2025

I am SO happy with the beautiful designs from Caerus! Honestly, I cannot stop staring at my stunning cover and interior, which capture the soul of my book "Enough to Rise." My readers and friends keep complimenting me on how gorgeous and professional the book looks. I have Caerus to thank for tha...
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Kenneth A.

Kenneth A.

Sep, 2025

If you are looking for a collaborator who turns ideas into gold, look no further than Caerus. What sets Caerus apart? The ability to listen, understand, and interpret your vision and bring it to life. Communication was key, with a focus on reliability and professionalism. Deliverables such as sto...
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Michael D.

Michael D.

Aug, 2025

Caerus is more than a cover and interior designer. They are a strategic partner in delivering your vision. The whole process was amazing. From the kickoff calls, research, mood boards, wireframes, design concepts, revisions, catch-up calls to final deliverables, it was seamless. Caerus has indu...
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