Daniel Pyle

Daniel Pyle – Designer

I love books, and I want to help with yours! After 15+ years and 100s of projects, I know what it takes to make your book look its best!

Overview

After graduating cum laude from Amherst College with a BA in Creative Writing, I moved back to my hometown in Missouri, where I now live with my wife and three children. Or is it four? Who can keep track? Since 2009, I have offered a number of publishing-related services, from editing and formatting to cover design and advertising. I co-founded a publishing company in 2010 and have also helped run multiple advertising and editing sites since that time. In the last fifteen years, I have formatted hundreds of books for digital and traditional publication, including books for USA Today and NY Times bestselling authors.


I want your book to look its absolute best, and I will fine-tune every aspect until it's just the way you want it. If you have specific ideas or visions for how the project should look, I'm always happy to collaborate. Or if you're the kind of author who'd rather turn in a manuscript and get back a finished interior and cover without having to worry about anything else, I'm happy to take all that work off your hands. I adore books, and I love hearing about the joy authors experience when they finally hold their own finished book in their hands or see it on their screens. Helping people get to that point is something that makes me tremendously proud, and I can't wait to help with your project!



Reviews:

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

From the outset, Daniel set himself apart by truly understanding my needs and tailoring his approach to align perfectly with my expectations. He not only met but also exceeded my expectations, providing personal attention that showed genuine care for the success of my manuscript.


What was particularly impressive was his ability to deliver high quality results within a very short turnaround time while maintaining a high quality deliverable and working diligently to ensure every detail was addressed. His dedication to follow-up throughout the process provided me with peace of mind, knowing my manuscript formatting project was in capable hands.

I wholeheartedly recommend Daniel to anyone in need of a professional and dedicated manuscript formatting partner. His exceptional service, flexibility, and ability to go above and beyond make him an obvious choice.


—Robert Ing, DSc, FAPSc, FInstMP(UK), author of An Afternoon with Me: Thoughts & Reflections


★ ★ ★ ★ ★

As a first-time author planning to self-publish a book, I found the whole process rather intimidating. After weeks of research and trawling through the requirements of Kindle Direct Publishing, I knew that formatting would be critical for success. After seeing his advertisement, I decided to approach Daniel, and I’m so glad I did. He was very easy to work with, flexible, meticulous, punctual and determined to do everything he could to ensure I was happy with the final product. I couldn’t recommend his services highly enough and will certainly be a repeat customer.


—Geoff Cowell, author of From Plastic Parrots to Flying Kangaroos: Big Boeings and Hovering Helos

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
Fiction
Epic Fantasy Horror Mystery & Crime Short Story Space Opera
Languages
English

Work experience

Digital Media Revolutions

Aug, 2012 — Present
In addition to overseeing advertising newsletters, maintaining websites, handling customer service requests, and designing book covers, I am the lead formatter for the design branch of this company. Over the last 13 years, I have worked with thousands of authors and formatted hundreds of books from a broad range of styles and genres. My work here has not only helped me hone my skills but given me comprehensive knowledge of how formatting fits into the broader world of publishing. Plus, the coffee's not half bad!

Self-employed

May, 2010 — Present
I run the design department at my publishing company and handle everything from general project layouts to the nitty-gritty of matching fonts and hand-coding ebooks. Every project is different and requires a different combination of services, and I've done (and continue to do) it all. But formatting is my main interest and my favorite part of the job. I love seeing a raw manuscript become a beautiful, finished interior!

Self-employed

May, 2010 — Present
In addition to my duties in the formatting department, I also head many cover-design projects. From building them from scratch to matching previous books in a series done by other designers to adding typography to existing artwork, I've designed covers for everything from science fiction adventures to deeply personal memoirs (and even one book about a talking shoe!) Formatting and cover design are two sides of the same coin, as far as I'm concerned, and I frequently handle both as part of my daily routine.

Portfolio

Made with Reedsy
A Family Man

Hughes, Andrew

Book Interior Design
Made with Reedsy
Oh F*ck! Dinosaurs!

Bruno, Dave

Schmuckies

Book Interior Design
The Fall (The Rift Series Book 1)

Duperre, Robert J.

TRO Publishing

Book Interior Design
Book Interior Design
Book Interior Design
Dissonance: Tyler Yaxley and the Blood Oath

Finn, Artemis

Chromatic Publishing

Cover Design
A Promise Kept

Angelescu, Jak

Cover Design
Cover Design
Book Interior Design
Cover Design Book Interior Design
Book Interior Design
Second Chance for Love

Candida, Celestine

Book Interior Design
Kytal (49 Gates)

Pyle Jr, Enoch John

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Book Interior Design
Book Interior Design
An Afternoon with Me: Thoughts and Reflections

Ing, Robert

Independently published

Cover Design Book Interior Design
The Patriot Oath

Lofthouse, Lloyd

Book Interior Design
Book Interior Design

Daniel has 8 reviews

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Jim R.

Jim R.

Mar, 2025

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Dan was incredibly easy to work with—always responsive, professional, and friendly. I especially appreciated how he kept me in the loop throughout the entire process, making sure I felt confident and informed every step of the way. Dan also brought some great ideas to the table, especially when i...
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Juan V.

Juan V.

Mar, 2025

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Daniel definitely reignited my faith in Reedsy again. Having previously not been given the deliverables I paid for with another individual, things were left sour in my mouth. Daniel changed all that. He delivered me the work sooner than what I put down, which was amazing! He is very friendly, qui...
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Dave B.

Dave B.

Mar, 2025

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Daniel has been amazing to work with. Great at his expertise, very quick and understanding, just overall a very pleasant person I'm happy had me help with my first novel.
Jeanne B.

Jeanne B.

Apr, 2025

It was a pleasure to collaborate with Dan on my novel. He designed the cover, the interior and also did the formatting. I couldn't be happier with the result. He was professional, supportive and helpful. I highly recommend working with him and plan to contact him again to self-publish another nov...
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Corinne W.

Corinne W.

Mar, 2025

Dan was amazing to work with. He took my suggestions to heart and produced a cover that fit with everything I had imagined and more. His formatting process was also very professional and he was always responsive to any questions, concerns or tweaks I asked about. 10/10 would recommend!

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