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Kelly
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Wilmington, DE, United States
I love how good design can complete a writer's vision and make it engaging. Fantasy, thrillers, historical and fiction really get me going.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Fantasy, Poetry, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Thriller & Suspense, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, and New Adult.
Work experience:
- Four Dog Creative
- Delaware Today
- Delaware Bride
- Self-employed
Jakob
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Portland, United States
Specializing in detail-oriented interior designs and layouts for print editions
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Poetry, Historical Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Tin House
- Self-employed
- Submit Magazine
- Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader
Cassidy
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Bend, OR, USA
Creative book designer with proven ability to craft visual stories—Previous clients include Red Hen Press, Not a Cult, Los Angeles Magazine
Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Cultural & Ethnic, Anthologies, Women's Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Short Story, LGBTQ Fiction, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Red Hen Press
- Not A Cult Media
- Los Angeles Magazine
- Whole Foods Market
- Self-employed
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Taylor
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San Francisco, CA, United States
Experienced designer (+ avid reader) previously of Chronicle Books | Thoughtful layout + covers | Booking for 2026!
Genres: Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Poetry, Fiction, Career Guides, Entertainment, Contemporary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, and Humor & Comedy.
Work experience:
- Chronicle Books
- Gershoni Creative Agency
- Self-employed
jon
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Cleveland, OH, USA
Freelance illustrator based in the Mid West. I've been creating imagery for all sorts of projects and industries for over a decade.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Psychology, Classics, Literary Fiction, and Poetry.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Shannon
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New York, NY, USA
Thoughtful designer with 6 years experience in kids' nonfiction at National Geographic, with cover + interior work in art, poetry, and more.
Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Middle Grade, Children's, Picture Books, Anthologies, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Nature.
Work experience:
- National Geographic Partners
- Self-employed
- American University
- American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center
- Current
Hannah
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Lubbock, TX, USA
Professional and creative award-winning book designer with years of experience and knowledge in both traditional and self-publishing.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Poetry, Fiction, and Short Story.
Work experience:
- Texas Tech University Press
- Self-employed
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Stephanie
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Baltimore, MD, USA
I am a book cover designer at HarperCollins. I am (very occasionally) available for a limited amount of book cover work (no interiors!)
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Poetry.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Alix
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New York, NY, USA
Award-winning artist, illustrator, and designer with over 12 years of experience. Clients include NYT, Electric Lit, Pop-up Magazine, CNN.
Genres: Classics, Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Nature, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Poetry, Themes & Motifs, Anthologies, Art, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- New York Center for Book Arts
- Radical Media
Michael Vito
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Fenton, MO, USA
Quality book designs with affordable pricing. 15+ years in the business. I advise first-time authors. Let's create something great together.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Philosophy, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, History, Poetry, Short Story, Cultural & Ethnic, Religion & Spirituality, and Music.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Ann
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Philadelphia, NY, USA
I’ve been designing book jackets for over 20 years. My covers have won awards from multiple nationwide professional design organizations.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Poetry, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Music, and Short Story.
Work experience:
- Self employed
Mike
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Minneapolis, MN, USA
I'm an adept book and cover designer with experience working on a wide range of titles from indie darlings to solo endeavours.
Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Poetry, Plays & Screenplays, Short Story, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Architecture, Non-Fiction, Philosophy, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Mayfly Design
- 11:11 Press
- Fonograf Editions
Melissa
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Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Designer and artist. I especially love designing poetry books, and have experience with fiction and academic texts.
Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Short Story, Literary Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Life Sciences, Math & Science, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- University of Pittsburgh Press
- Self-employed
Linsey
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Denver, Colorado, USA
Book designer available for book cover and interior design/typesetting. I would love to help you bring your book to life. Let's chat! 🖥️📚✨
Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Design, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Psychology, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Health & Wellbeing, Poetry, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Sounds True
- The Climate Reality Project
- Self-employed
Alan
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Kentfield, CA, USA
With over 20 years of experience designing books, I specialize in helping authors stand out and succeed on self-publishing platforms.
Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Technology, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Biographies & Memoirs, Religion & Spirituality, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Entertainment.
Work experience:
- Palace Press International
- Insight Editions
- Restoration Hardware
- Alian Design
- theBookDesigners
David
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Guilford, United States
I believe that book cover design has the power to crystalize and elevate the author's intent and expression.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Action & Adventure, Poetry, Historical Fiction, Cultural & Ethnic, and Inspirational.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Dana
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Los Angeles, CA, USA
Art Director and Graphic Designer who brings over 20 years of experience within the editorial and publication sectors.
Genres: Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Sociology, Music, Education & Reference, Anthologies, Fiction, Classics, Science Fiction, and Poetry.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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