Jennifer Stimson

Jennifer Stimson – Designer

I have 24+ years of experience in the publishing industry, creating book designs for authors and major publishing companies!

Overview

I’ve been in the publishing industry for 24+ years, specializing in nonfiction, fiction, memoirs, self-help, wellness, spirituality, and romance!

Over the years, I’ve created top-calibre book designs for many self-publishing authors and have worked with major educational and trade publishers, such as University Toronto Press, Nelson Education, Canadian Scholars—Women's Press, Pearson Education, McGraw Hill-Ryerson, Oxford University Press, Harlequin, Penguin Random House, and The Author Incubator—Difference Press!

Designing beautiful book covers is my passion and I look forward to working with you!

Quotes are in USD.

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits Health & Wellbeing Home & Garden Self-Help & Self-Improvement Sex & Relationships
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction Contemporary Romance
Languages
English

Work experience

Self-employed

Jan, 2000 — Present
Freelance Book Designer for self-published authors and educational and trade publishers, designing book covers, layouts, marketing materials, and other collateral, ensuring that each piece is visually compelling and aligned with the project’s editorial vision!

Jennifer has 99 reviews

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Kat R.

Kat R.

Apr, 2026

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I am very happy with the cover design, definitely glad to have paid for a professional. This cover is just what I wanted :)
Sharie G.

Sharie G.

Apr, 2026

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It is such a pleasure to write a review for Jennifer Stimson—because oh my goodness, she is EXCEPTIONAL! I was initially drawn to Jennifer because of her excellent reviews. Then, when I saw samples of her work and started to communicate with her, I knew I was in great hands! First and foremost, ...
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Brad G.

Brad G.

Jan, 2026

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Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!
Norma H.

Norma H.

Oct, 2026

Jennifer did an amazing job and was so so efficient! She made everything easy for me on my end. The biggest plus was that she was very artistic! She asked me all the right questions so my preferences were all part of the Cover Design! I HIGHLY recommend her!!
Monica D.

Monica D.

Oct, 2026

Jennifer was so phenomenal to work with on my cover design and interior book layout. Her designs hit the mark on the first round, and frankly, it was so hard to choose a favorite. Her interior layout far exceeded what I anticipated. Her pricing was very reasonable, and she was very responsive. Sh...
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