Work with the designers behind your favorite books
A book designer shapes how your book looks, inside and out — from the cover that sells it to the illustrations that bring it to life and the interior formatting that makes it a pleasure to read.
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Evan S.
Friendly, experienced book interior designer. 70+ published titles. Clean, considered typesetting for print and EPUB, KDP and IngramSpark.
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Daniel P.
I love books, and I want to help with yours! After 17+ years and 100s of projects, I know what it takes to make your book look its best!
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Milica S.
Hey! I'm Milica, a book design pro with 8+ years of experience. I transform raw text into shelf-ready masterpieces!
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On Reedsy, meet book designers who have worked on award-winning and bestselling books by traditionally published and indie authors alike. Our professionals have designed books for the likes of Hilary Mantel, Brandon Sanderson, and Clare Chambers.
Create a book that looks as good as it reads
Readers do judge books by their cover — and by how they look inside. A professional design tells readers your book belongs on the shelf alongside titles from Big Five publishers.
There are three main areas of book design:
- Cover design. Your designer will create a cover that both signals your book’s genre and stands out from the crowd — drawing the right readers to your book.
- Layout design. A layout designer or typesetter will ensure the inside of your book looks as professional as the outside. They’ll choose fonts, margins, spacing, and heading styles that adhere to industry standards and make for a pleasant reading experience. They can also seamlessly incorporate any images or diagrams into your book.
- Interior illustration. Whether you need full-page spreads for your picture book, a map of your fantasy world, or illustrated chapter headings, a designer will bring your words to life and elevate their emotional impact.
Some authors hire one designer to take care of everything, while others choose to work with specialists at each design stage. Whatever your preference, your Reedsy designer(s) will leave you with a book that looks indistinguishable from any traditionally published title in your genre.
Here’s what collaborating with a Reedsy designer is like:
During the exploratory phase, my designer asked me to send him examples of covers I liked — even beyond his own portfolio. [...] Mark took the time to read a significant amount of the book. He then came up with a series of ideas and concepts based on very specific scenes. [...]
I thought the “worm cover” was striking, a little strange, and invited curiosity. It was a great representation of the story, so we settled on it. In a way, Mark gave me a cover I didn’t even know I wanted.
For the interior, Mark made everything look crisp and clean and professional, which was exactly what I wanted. But he also added some special finishing touches throughout, such as the “dots” inside the Os.That wasn’t a feature of the font — that was something he added to give the interior a little “extra something.”
Check out more projects designed on Reedsy here, and hear from more authors who’ve worked with Reedsy designers below:
Reedsy reviews
Zoe was fantastic to work with! She was responsive, understanding, and so fast with changes! Not only did she finish on time, she completed the work a month early once she learned of some time constraints on my end. I cannot say enough good things...and I hope to use her again soon. :)
Jennifer M.
Chandler did an exceptional job bringing this book to life. From the very beginning, she was thoughtful, detail-oriented, and deeply respectful of the tone and structure I was aiming for. This was not a conventional manuscript, and she handled it with great sensitivity — especially in maintainin...
Sudhindra R.
I have absolutely no words to explain how incredible Nicolae has been, but I'll try! Working on my cover together has been an absolute dream. The care, dedication, and attention to detail in Nicolae's work were clear from the earliest concept ideas; communication was straightforward, and he never...
Savannah W.
Working with Mary Ann was a wonderful experience! She was quick to respond to feedback and did an incredible job of capturing the vibes of my story. I couldn't be happier with how the cover turned out!
Paige B.
Megan created a cover that presents the suspense of my novel in a unique way, while also capturing a secret of the story. Megan is such a great communicator and I was never left wondering where we were in the project. I was proud to include her name as the designer of my cover in my published no...
Lyn S.
Find your perfect book designer(s)
With over 990 designers on our marketplace, you’re sure to find the perfect artist(s) for your book — and your budget. Create an account, browse designers’ portfolios, request quotes, and chat to shortlisted professionals until you find the right designer for the job.
Assemble your team
Request quotes from up to 5 professionals in your genre with a free Reedsy account.
To find your perfect match, follow these tips:
- Search for designers in your genre. They’ll know how to balance the genre signals readers expect to see with the unique design elements that will characterize your book.
- Check out their portfolios. Look for artists whose style speaks to you.
- Communicate your needs. Which service(s) are you looking for? What design preferences do you have? Are you working to a strict deadline? The more information you can give in your request, the easier it is for our designers to know how and if they can help you, and to send an accurate quote.
- Double-check what’s included and when. All our designers welcome feedback on their drafts. However, some professionals have specific policies on when and how often you can ask for updates or revisions, so it’s worth making sure you’re on the same page.
- Book early. Our most popular designers can get booked up months in advance, so make sure you set up your collaboration(s) well before your planned launch — or expect to pay a premium.
Need help? Get 24/7 support from our dedicated team
In the rare case that something goes wrong — or if you simply need help getting started — our customer support team is always on hand. With 12 years in the industry, 38,000+ successful design projects, and 4.7⭐ on TrustPilot, Reedsy is the go-to place for thousands of authors looking to hire a book designer.
