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 February 2026 - April 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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The Rubicon Leader: Master Your Inner Revolution and Create a Legacy That Multiplies

Hasiri, Vahab

Consilium Dynamics Advisors Ltd.

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

Caerus has 45 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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Jeremy S.

Jeremy S.

Feb, 2026

Caerus was a gem! I had published three books prior to this one and really wanted this project to be exceptional. The book itself included a lot of images, tables, and graphs, so it required a strong design eye to ensure everything flowed seamlessly for the reader. I also had a very specific visi...
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corbin M.

corbin M.

Feb, 2026

I would very highly recommend Caerus to all authors, particularly those newer to the publishing process. They were extremely thoughtful in their presentation of services, prompt, professional, and had a knack for anticipating what would be the more difficult decisions for me as the client, and wo...
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David D.

David D.

Feb, 2026

Caerus did an outstanding job on the interior of my book. I was a first time author and Caerus went above and beyond to walk me through the process. The final product was even better than I envisioned. I highly recommend.
Vahab H.

Vahab H.

Jan, 2026

Your search for a book designer ends with Caerus. This is not just design work, it is care, intention, and mastery on every page. Caerus approaches each project with genuine respect for the author’s vision and an uncommon level of dedication to excellence. Every layout choice feels deliberate, e...
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