Get your book ready to be judged by its cover

Work with professionals who have designed book covers for Stephen King, Charlaine Harris, and Celeste Ng. They’re all here on Reedsy.

Choose the right design service for you

What kind of design do you need? Here are a few popular services to get you started:

Book Cover Design

Cover designers combine genre trends, reader expectations, imagery, and typography to create a harmonious design. Whether you need a digital cover for your ebook, a full wrap-around for a print book, or all the above, our designers are ready to create a cover that stands out for the right reasons.

With book cover design, you can expect:

  • Several concepts that will appeal to your audience
  • A finalized version of your chosen concept, in whatever format(s) you need

Book Illustration

Are you writing a children’s book? Or a fantasy book with a map of its world? A book illustrator will furnish the interior of your book to craft gorgeous drawings that bring your story to vivid life. 

When you hire an illustrator, you’ll get:

  • Finished illustrations, according to your agreement
  • High-resolution files ready to be incorporated into your book layout design

Book Layout Design

Book layout designers know the blueprint of industry best practices inside and out. They’ll give your text a professional polish, subtly creating an experience that matches your story and maximizes readability. 

A book layout designer will:

  • Expertly typeset your book in a readable font
  • Incorporate images, charts, and graphs as needed
  • Provide a finished PDF ready to upload to retailers

Discover more design services

Reedsy has experts to support you at every stage of your publishing journey.

Get to know our designers

To get started on your search, meet some of our top-rated designers.

Daniel P.

Springfield, MO, USA

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!

Specializes in:
Non-Fiction
Epic Fantasy
Science Fiction
Space Opera
Short Story

Steve B.

Perth, Scotland, UK

I specialise in political cartoons, but also have an extensive history in strip cartooning and caricature work. All cartoon work considered.

Specializes in:
Political Science & Current Affairs
Fiction
Non-Fiction
Humanities & Social Sciences
Comics & Graphic Novels

Ed S.

London, UK

Hi, I'm Ed and with 25 years of publishing experience as a designer, illustrator and art director, I'm looking forward to working with you!

Specializes in:
Thriller & Suspense
Cozy Mysteries
Non-Fiction
Math & Science
Children’s Non-Fiction

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How it works

Browse profiles, request quotes, then collaborate.

Step 1

Apply filters

Reedsy is home to thousands of professionals. Select the specific design services you need and narrow your search based on your book’s genre and requirements.

Step 2

Browse

Then, browse designers' profiles to find out more about their personalities and past projects.

Step 3

Request quotes

Request quotes from up to five designers at any time. They’ll look at your sample pages to give you a tailored quote as well as a sense of how they work.

Step 4

Collaborate

Once you agree on terms and a timeline, you’ll start collaborating using the many communication and editing tools available on Reedsy.

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