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Hokyoung
New York, United States
I am an illustrator interested in making images with strong moods and narratives.
Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Classics, Mystery & Crime, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Literary Fiction, and Short Story.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Ashley
Chicago, IL, USA
I'm an agency Sr. Art Director with a MFA in creative writing. Background in illustration and branding. Designed 40+ books for Reedsy.
Genres: Humor & Comedy, Fiction, Poetry, LGBTQ Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Write Bloody Publishing
- NPR - Austin, TX
- Gap Online
- Ladders
- Democratic National Committee
- Bully Pulpit Interactive
Nat
Minneapolis, MN USA
I'm a cartographer, researcher, and designer with over 30 years experience.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Travel, Education & Reference, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Historical Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Geography, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- Hedberg Maps, Inc.
- Self-employed
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Kerry
Seattle, WA, USA
With more than 25 years' experience in publishing, I've helped usher numerous books from manuscript to final production.
Genres: Classics, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Historical Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Literary Fiction, and Women's Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Heather
Chicago, IL, USA
Experienced cover designer of adult fiction and non-fiction genres. Let's make your book a best-seller!
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Coming of Age, Historical Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Magical Realism, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Sourcebooks
Rachel
Charlottesville, VA, USA
Professional cover designer with experience designing for thrillers, horror, literary fiction, poetry, and non-fiction.
Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Action & Adventure, Women's Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, and Psychological Thriller.
Work experience:
- C&R Press
- Creature Publishing
- The Scout Guide
Nathan
Omaha, NE, USA
I am an illustrator specializing in digital inking. I create chapter headings, maps, character sketches and author merchandise.
Genres: Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Children's, Gaming & LitRPG, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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Rachel
New York, United States
I'm a freelance book interior designer and typesetter with years of experience in the publishing industry.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Health & Wellbeing, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Religion & Spirituality, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Fantasy, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Bantam-Dell Publishing Group
Chandler
Atlanta, GA, USA
TTRPG layout specialist—4 years experience. I deliver immersive, print-ready interior designs that bring every story and genre to life.
Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Gaming & LitRPG, Fantasy, Comics & Graphic Novels, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Science Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Poetry, Nature, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Exalted Funeral
- Chaosium
John
Concord, CA, USA
Designer for the likes of Chicago Review Press, North Atlantic, PM Press, Steerforth, Haymarket, AK Press, Reaction, Wisdom, and... you?
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Entertainment, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Music, Political Science & Current Affairs, True Crime, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, and Short Story.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Danna Mathias
Charleston, SC, USA
Cover/interior designer with 15+ years experience. Worked for Amazon.com and small publishers. A passion for beautiful, simplistic books.
Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Women's Fiction, Historical Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Biographies & Memoirs, Art, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Amazon.com
Clint
Baton Rouge, LA, USA
Art director and designer since 2007 creating bold, story-driven visuals with a strong background in the music industry.
Genres: Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Mystery & Crime, Young Adult, Dark Romance, Romance, True Crime, Non-Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Ken
New York, NY, USA
Art Director with 12+ years designing award-winning covers and interiors at Penguin Random House, including Newbery and NYT bestsellers.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Fantasy, LGBTQ Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Historical Romance, Romance, and Romantic Comedy.
Work experience:
- Penguin Random House
Janna
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
A whimsical illustrator, in love with books, BOLD design, cozy mysteries, YA fantasy and anything made for kids!
Genres: Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, and Middle Grade.
Work experience:
- American Crafts
- Freshly Picked
- Self-employed
Gene
Jersey City, NJ, USA
Full-service design studio specializing in cover design and branding for Fiction and Non- Fiction titles
Genres: Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Science Fiction, Action & Adventure, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Historical Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Contemporary Romance, Romance, and Historical Romance.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Ian
West Linn, OR, USA
25+ years designing covers and interiors that resonate—trusted by publishers and indie authors to create books that connect with readers.
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Historical Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Insight Editions
- Clarence Lee Design and Associates
- Gita Sporting Goods
Matt
Boston, MA, USA
With over 13 years of publishing experience, I'm a professional book cover designer that creates jackets that stand out on the shelf.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Young Adult, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Literary Fiction, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Candlewick Press
- Self-employed
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