Chris Hammond – Designer

Hello, I'm Chris! Welcome to my little corner of Reedsy!

Introduction

I'm a book designer, kid's book illustrator, and an experienced self-publishing coach. I offer a complete, start-to-finish self-publishing package, especially for those who want to learn more about the creative publishing process.

True Collaboration

I offer a true collaboration and a learn-by-doing approach that includes all of the required creative and technical publishing services as well as extra support to help you along the way toward launching your new book for sale on an Amazon sales page.

Our Collaboration: What to Expect

What I offer is a little different. As mentioned above, I offer a coaching service for first-time authors through a "learn by doing" approach. This means I answer a lot of questions. I provide step-by-step guidance along the way as we produce and publish the book.

Learn-By-Doing Approach

I organize typical projects into twenty main tasks or steps over ten weeks. Our project task list will have an equal number of tasks (roughly) between the designer and author. My job as a coach is to help authors with their tasks so they can work smoothly past any roadblocks before, during, and after publication.

Emphasis on Experience and Process

We are entering a new era of AI-generated books in which any number of masterfully crafted and imaginative books will be generated on the fly immediately at the push of a button. 'Great Results' will have less and less value. What will have value? Great experiences.

I offer a collaboration in which one of the most important outcomes is not so much about publishing the book, but more about the experience of discovering personal growth and enrichment through creative community and creative work.

Specific Publishing Services

• ChrisCare coaching and support for first-time authors

• Book design & illustration

• Cover design

• Print-ready files

• Production management

Please send me your project brief. I am happy to answer any questions you may have,

Thanks!

Chris