Evgeniia Gurcheva

Evgeniia Gurcheva – Designer

Experienced book designer offering custom cover design and professional interior typesetting.

Overview

As a book designer, I help both independent authors and publishers bring their stories to life through compelling cover design and professional interior typesetting. My work spans a variety of genres, with a strong focus on Mystery, Crime, Horror, and Thrillers, while also covering a wide range of nonfiction and other fiction projects.

Genres I work with.

Non-Fiction:

- Memoirs & Biographies

- Christian & Spiritual

- Self-Help & Personal Development

- Health & Lifestyle

- Business & Professional

Fiction:

- Horror & Dark Fantasy

- Mystery, Crime & Thrillers

- Romance

- Contemporary & Literary Fiction

- Poetry

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Book Cover Design

I design covers that not only fit genre expectations but also stand out in today’s competitive book market. Authors I’ve worked with have successfully published through platforms such as Kindle Direct Publishing, IngramSpark, and Barnes & Noble.

Deliverables include:

- eBook covers

- Paperback (front, spine, back)

- Hardcover formats (Case Laminate, Dust Jacket, Jacketed Case Laminate)

- 3D mockups + promotional banners (upon request)

- Source files (upon request)

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Interior Design & Typesetting

A professionally formatted interior enhances the reading experience and ensures smooth approval across publishing platforms.

Deliverables include:

- Print-ready paperback PDFs

- eBook files (EPUB, MOBI/KINDLE)

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My Process

When designing covers, I usually prepare a unique concept within 5–10 business days. Once a direction is chosen, we refine it together until it perfectly represents your book.

For interiors, I make sure the layout matches both the genre conventions and the technical requirements of publishing platforms. Clear communication and author feedback are an essential part of the process.

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To get started, please provide

Cover:

- Stage of publishing (draft / final / ready to upload)

- Preferred publishing platform (KDP, IngramSpark, etc.)

- Any specific ideas or visual references

Interior:

- Word count

- Whether the manuscript includes images, charts, or tables

- Any special formatting requirements (quotes, footnotes, etc.)

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I look forward to the next challenge and the opportunity to collaborate with you on your project.

Services
Non-Fiction
Christian Non-Fiction
Fiction
Contemporary Romance Horror Medical Thriller Military Science Fiction Mystery & Crime
Languages
English
Certifications
  • Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design Using Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Certified Professional in Graphic Design & Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator

Work experience

Self-employed

Aug, 2019 — Present
Freelance Graphic Designer specializing in book covers and interior design. Experienced in Mystery, Crime, Horror, and other genres.

Portfolio

Made with Reedsy
Where Secrets Stay

Wright, CherAnn

Sleuthing Sloth Press

Cover Design
Cover Design
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Casting Shadows at Midnight: Poems, Musings, and Writings of a Crisis Chaplain

Hargrave, Dr. Rickey

Dr. Rickey Hargrave

Cover Design
Cover Design
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Hummingbird

Zhekov, Dobromir

Cover Design
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Riding the Line (Steel Saints MC)

Mason, Sarah

Cover Design

Evgeniia has 136 reviews

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Tamatha D.

Tamatha D.

Aug, 2024

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She was amazing! Even after the collaboration ended I reached out to her and she still helped me despite not receiving further payment. A true professional that takes pride in her work. It was a honor to work with her.
Evgeniia G.
Thank you so much, Tamatha! It was an absolute pleasure working with you. I'm always here to support and ensure you have everything you need, even after the project wraps up. Your kind words mean t...
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James R.

James R.

Aug, 2024

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I approached the artist not knowing exactly what I wanted for my project, and she guided me through my options. She was more than happy to make changes if I wanted to see the impact they would have on the finished project, and always responded swiftly to my messages. I would recommend her to anyo...
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Evgeniia G.
Thank you so much, James! It was a pleasure working with you on your project. I'm glad I could help guide you through the process and make sure you were happy with the final result. Your feedback m...
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Anna F.

Anna F.

Aug, 2024

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I had a great experience working with Evgeniia. She responded in a timely manner, was very easy to work with and produced a beautiful cover for my book. I would highly recommend her services for anyone looking for a professional cover design.
Evgeniia G.
Anna, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. It was a pleasure working with you, and I’m thrilled to hear that you’re happy with the book c...
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Bill C.

Bill C.

Dec, 2025

Evgeniia did a wonderful job on my book cover! It was better than I even anticipated, and she worked in a timely, communicative manner. I will definitely be using her for future book projects. Highly recommended!
Evgeniia G.
Thank you so much, Bill! It was a real pleasure working with you, and I’m so glad the final cover turned out even better than you expected. I truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to c...
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CherAnn W.

CherAnn W.

Dec, 2025

Evgeniia is amazing as always. She delivered a cover that was everything that I asked for and more. Her ability to focus on the details of a story and bring them to life on the cover is outstanding. I get so many 'I love this cover' remarks when I participate in book festivals and signings. The c...
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Evgeniia G.
Thank you so much, CherAnn! It’s always a joy to bring your stories to life through design. Knowing that your covers catch readers’ attention and spark sales at book festivals means the world to me...
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How do you tailor your profile on Reedsy to attract your ideal clients?

I focus on clarity, personality, and alignment with the kind of authors I enjoy working with most. My ideal clients are serious about their books, care about quality, and value collaboration—so I try to reflect that in every part of my profile. In my description, I keep the tone warm and profess...
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What challenges do you face when balancing author requests with design principles?

One of the biggest challenges is finding the sweet spot between what the author envisions and what actually works visually for their genre and audience. Authors usually know their story inside out—they’ve lived and breathed it—so naturally, they want the cover to reflect every nuance. But a good ...
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Do you have any tips on how to follow up with clients after a collaboration?

Absolutely. I try to keep follow-ups simple and genuine. A quick thank-you message goes a long way - something like “It was great working with you, and I’m here if you need anything else.” If the collaboration went well, I also gently ask if they’d be open to leaving a review. Most importantly, I...
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