Kim Scott

Kim Scott – Designer

Experienced print book designer/compositor specializing in photography, allied health, technology, academic, and other non-fiction.

Overview

I'm an experienced print book designer and compositor, and I've been involved with the design and/or composition of hundreds of books since 1993. My clients receive the benefit of 20+ years of experience in publishing; attention to detail; schedule flexibility; and a friendly, positive attitude. I can handle any type of print book from basic one-color page layout to full-color, custom page design and composition. I know what needs to happen to design and produce a printed book and I'd love to help you with yours.

I hold a BFA in Visual Communication, and that formal design background allows me to bring a designer's eye to composition projects, while my extensive production experience ensures that my designs are functional and practical. This hybrid approach to book design and production serves authors well, especially in visually intensive subjects such as photography and medical reference.

I've designed and/or composited books for best-selling authors such as Joe McNally, David duChemin, Kristina Halvorson, Lindsay Adler, and Thomas Erl.

Services
Non-Fiction
Computers & Internet Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits DIY & Crafts Education & Reference Health & Wellbeing Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry Photography Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Languages
English
Awards
  • Award of Excellence, Trade Professional: 39th and 40th Annual Bookbuilders West Book Show
Certifications
  • BFA in Visual Communication, Indiana University

Work experience

Self-employed

Jan, 1999 — Present
I've been providing freelance print book design and composition (page layout) services since 1999. Past and current clients include Adobe Press, Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Callisto Media, Cognella Academic Publishing, Elsevier, Evening Post Books, F. A. Davis, Greenleaf Book Group, Missouri Botanical Garden Press, New Riders, No Starch Press, Microsoft Press, Peachpit Press, Pearson, Que, Rocky Nook, Sigma Nursing, and Zeitgeist (an imprint of PRH). I specialize in allied health, photography, arts and crafts, academic, technology, and other non-fiction. Services include (print books only): * book cover and jacket design * interior page design with style sheets and specs * interior sample and template creation from client-supplied design or a new design I create * page composition from client-supplied template or one I create * math and chemistry equations typeset * book series design or redesign

BuildNet, Inc.

Oct, 1997 — Dec, 1998 (about 1 year)
* work with media services team to design and develop a new online service for the residential building industry * design, develop, and build websites for BuildNet and their clients * provide guidance and art direction to staff designers for print and web design * project leader for Owens Corning private website and other projects

Pearson Education

Nov, 1993 — Oct, 1997 (almost 4 years)
Art Director -- Macmillan Online: * design and build new websites for various Macmillan imprints; redesign existing sites * assist in site development and project management * art direct staff designers, interns, and freelance artists * create or modify artwork for online use Book Designer -- New Riders, Que: * create new interior book designs and cover comps * redesign and update existing series designs * create samples and templates for production using style sheets, master pages, etc. * modify existing templates to increase layout efficiency and accuracy Page Layout Tech -- Sams, New Riders, Que: * follow design guidelines for book layout * enter proofreader's corrections * prepare final book files to ship to printer * mentor new employees

Portfolio

Baptists & Bootleggers: A Prohibition Expedition Through the South…with Cocktail Recipes

Smith, Kathryn

Evening Post Books

Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
Stitches and Seams: Essential Sewing Skills for the Beginner Sewist, Tailor, and DIY Crafter

Carrandi Macias, Valeria

Rocky Nook

Typography Book Interior Design
The Hot Shoe Diaries: Big Light from Small Flashes

Joe McNally

When it comes to photography, it’s all about the light. After spending more than thirty years behind the lens—working for National Geographic, Time, Life, and Sports Illustrated—Joe McNally kn... read more
Typography Book Interior Design
Handmade Holiday: Festive Embroidery Patterns and Techniques for Christmas Crafting

Ploof, Alyssa

Rocky Nook

Cover Design Book Interior Design
Practice & Leadership in Nursing Homes: Building on Academic-Practice Partnerships

Reifsnyder, JoAnne

Sigma Theta Tau International

Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
Love Them to Death: Turning Invasive Plants into Local Economic Opportunities

Applequist, Wendy L.

Missouri Botanical Garden Press

Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
Mastering Marketing Agility: Transform Your Marketing Teams and Evolve Your Organization

Fryrear, Andrea

Berrett-Koehler Publishers

Cover Design
Lutz's Nutrition and Diet Therapy

Mazur, Erin E.; Litch, Nancy A.

F.A. Davis Company

Cover Design
Mrs. Slater in the Confederate Secret Service

Holbrook, Todd

Evening Post Books

Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
Final Cut Pro Power Tips (Voices That Matter)

Jordan, Larry

New Riders

Typography Book Interior Design
Within the Frame, 10th Anniversary Edition: The Journey of Photographic Vision

David Duchemin

When Within the Frame first published in 2009, it received high praise for both its practical teaching and its humanity. Ten years later, it is a best-selling modern classic and a must-read.Au... read more
Typography Book Interior Design
FUJIFILM X Series Unlimited: Mastering Techniques and Maximizing Creativity with Your FUJIFILM Camera

Dan Bailey

FUJIFILM X Series Unlimited teaches you everything you need to know in order to achieve mastery with your FUJIFILM camera, gaining maximum performance and total creative liberation with your p... read more
Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
Chroma: A Photographer's Guide to Lighting with Color

Nick Fancher

Learning to work with light is an important milestone in every photographer’s career, and the ability to craft light to fit your vision for an image is a skill that cannot be overrated. Most o... read more
Typography Book Interior Design
The Photographer's Guide to Posing: Techniques to Flatter Everyone

Lindsay Adler

When photographing people, you can have a great composition, perfect light, and the right camera settings, but if your subject doesn’t look right―if the pose is off―the shot will not be a keep... read more
Typography Book Interior Design
The Content Advantage (Clout 2.0): The Science of Succeeding at Digital Business through Effective Content (2nd Edition) (Voices That Matter)

Colleen Jones

In The Content Advantage (Clout 2.0): The Science of Succeeding at Digital Business Through Effective Content, expert Colleen Jones argues that in the age of digital disruption, your company f... read more
Typography
Population-Based Public Health Clinical Manual: The Henry Street Model for Nurses (Third Edition)

Patricia M. Schoon

Population-Based Public Health Clinical Manual: The Henry Street Model for Nurses has proven to be one of the most important public health texts for students and practitioners alike. Focused o... read more
Typography Book Interior Design
My Retirement Journal: A Blueprint for a Kick-Ass 2nd ACT Life

Weuve, Gary a

2nd ACT Lives Publishing, LLC

Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
The Diamond Painting Guide and Logbook: Tips and Tricks for Creating, Personalizing, and Displaying Your Vibrant Works of Art

Roberts, Jennifer

Rocky Nook

Typography Book Interior Design
Content Strategy for the Web, 2nd Edition

Kristina Halvorson

FROM CONSTANT CRISIS TO SUSTAINABLE SUCCESS BETTER CONTENT MEANS BETTER BUSINESS. Your content is a mess: the website redesigns didn’t help, and the new CMS just made things worse. Or, maybe y... read more
Typography Book Interior Design
The Soul of the Camera: The Photographer's Place in Picture-Making

David duChemin

The photograph can be an astonishing means of connecting and communicating with others. But with over one trillion photos taken each year, why are there so few successes? Why do so many fail? ... read more
Typography Book Interior Design

Kim has 4 reviews

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Ronald J.

Ronald J.

Nov, 2024

Pinned
It is a joy to work with Kim. Punctual, inventive, attentive and a master at her craft. Would recommend her without hesitation.
Kim S.
I enjoyed working with Ron on his book. He was very open to my suggestions, explained clearly what he wanted/needed in his book, and was overall an enjoyable client to work with.
Harv G.

Harv G.

Aug, 2025

Working with Kim S. was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. She has that rare combination of creative brilliance, technical skill, and an intuitive understanding of what makes a book cover stand out. From our very first conversation, she took the time to understand my story, target audie...
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Kim S.
I enjoyed working with Harv on his book cover design. He had a strong vision and concept in mind, which he clearly communicated to me. He was responsive to requests for additional information and f...
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NPLS A.

NPLS A.

Jan, 2025

fast turnaround, clear communication, will work with again. thanks so much
Ken C.

Ken C.

May, 2023

perfect experience, would use Kim Again
Kim S.
I enjoyed working with Ken on his interesting book.

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