Meet the book cover designers behind bestsellers
Think of your book's cover as the first sentence in its story: a strong, professional design can hook readers at first glance.
On Reedsy, you’ll find the most experienced designers in the industry. Our designers have worked with major presses and self-published authors alike and created covers that boost sales by over 50%.
Alice W.
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I love to bring worlds to life through vibrant characters and intricate details, creating immersive narratives through my illustrations!
Lorna R.
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I am a professional book formatter/interior designer who enjoys working in all genres, from fantasy and sci-fi to romance and YA fiction.
John P.
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Smashing illustrated maps, cartography designed to your targeted readership. Good at getting the design right first time.
Pascale H.
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I am a graphic designer, art director and illustrator with decades of experience in designing book covers.
Miha B.
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Is a Fantasy Book Illustrator that loves helping authors grab their audience with a compelling illustration.
Why hire a book cover designer?
Conventional wisdom tells us not to judge a book by its cover, but those in the publishing industry know better. A professionally designed cover will intrigue your target audience, elevate your book above generic-looking competitors, and boost your sales.
Low-cost tools and templates may tempt some writers into DIY'ing their designs, but your book cover is a key part of your marketing strategy. Working with a professional will pay off in the long run.
Beautiful design for every context
Make sure your book looks great from every angle — and in every format. If you’re publishing a physical book, your cover designer will create a front cover, spine, and back cover that pops off the shelves. Only planning an ebook? They’ll make sure your cover is just as stunning in a thumbnail as it is on a reader’s tablet.
A marketing asset that can increase your sales by more than 50%
How much difference will a professional design really make? We ran an experiment to find out.
We A/B tested Meta and BookBub ads to see which garnered more clicks: self-made covers or professional designs. Across seven genres, the professional covers saw, on average, 53% more interest from readers. The biggest winner was a redesigned fantasy novel, which saw a whopping 164% uptick in clicks thanks to its new cover.
As you promote your book before your launch, your cover and synopsis are your two biggest marketing assets. As your experiment shows, you’ll gain the most momentum with a professional cover.
How can I find the right book cover designer for me?
Whether you’re writing historical fiction or a how-to book, your book cover should communicate your genre. That means hiring a designer with an in-depth knowledge of trends that appeal to today’s readers. Reedsy’s designers have worked with the likes of Anne Rice, George R.R. Martin, and Louise Penny — whatever you’re writing, you can find a storied expert right here.
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Browse: Cover designs created through Reedsy
Reedsy book cover designers create stunning, influential designs for books in every genre, every style, and for every type of author. Sign up now to create your free account.
For even more beautiful cover design samples, check out our book cover art gallery.
