Michael Williams - Designer
Cover and interior designer with 16 years experience specializing in Fantasy, Thrillers, Christian and Children's markets.
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Overview
I'm an illustrator and designer with over 18 years experience in the publishing industry. I specialize in book cover design as well as book interior design and layout.
Some of my clients include Zondervan Publishing, Baker Publishing Group, Hachette Book Group, McGraw-Hill Children's Publishing, Our Daily Bread Ministries, The Foundry Publishing, and Howard Books.
When working with me you'll find that I'm not only creative, but also detail-oriented. I'm timely, friendly and easy to work with. My goal is to provide my clients with the most appealing and marketable solutions for their product.
I look forward to collaborating with you!
Some of my clients include Zondervan Publishing, Baker Publishing Group, Hachette Book Group, McGraw-Hill Children's Publishing, Our Daily Bread Ministries, The Foundry Publishing, and Howard Books.
When working with me you'll find that I'm not only creative, but also detail-oriented. I'm timely, friendly and easy to work with. My goal is to provide my clients with the most appealing and marketable solutions for their product.
I look forward to collaborating with you!
Languages
English
Non-Fiction
Christian Non-Fiction
Inspirational
Political Science & Current Affairs
True Crime
Fiction
Fantasy
Mystery & Crime
Romance
Thriller & Suspense
Awards
- Finalist: Society of Illustrator LA #39
- Finalis: RSVP's Shadows Competition
- Illustration published in CMYK Magazine
- Artist Showcase in ImagineFX magazine
- Illustration exhibited at Society of Illustrators New York
Work experience
Illustrator/Designer
Self-employed
September, 2006
–
Present
(over 16 years)
Book cover design
Book interior design and layout
Marketing and collateral design
Website and banner design
Illustration and graphics
Senior Book Designer
Baker Publishing Group
September, 2009
–
January, 2014
(over 4 years)
Design and layout of book interiors
Create original illustrations and drawings
Genereate vector graphics and icons
Manage and art direct outside freelancers on special projects
Photo manipulation and color correction
File prep for ebook creation
Assistant Product and Design Manager
Zondervan Publishing
November, 2003
–
September, 2006
(almost 3 years)
Manage all print related products for the Gift Department
Collaborate on product planning and execution
Hire freelancers and provide creative direction
Manage budgets, schedules and file archives
Present creative solutions to stakeholders
Design book covers and interiors
Graphic Designer
McGraw-Hill Children's Publishing
March, 2003
–
November, 2003
(8 months)
Design and layout book interiors
Layout of book covers
Digital illustration
Text and art corrections
File prepartion for offset printing
Portfolio (22 selected works)
For New condition books; You will be the first to open the book cover. For Used condition books; It shows signs of wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. There are no problems in page content and in the paper. Shipping fast. All pages and covers are readable. May be ex-library book, and may not include any access codes, CDs or DVDs. All pages and cover ... read more
Uncommon Virtues: Seven Saints Who Shaped Our Faith
Carla D. Sunberg, Richard Alan Hadley
Many have heard of the Cappadocian Fathers that trio from the fourth century who shaped much of the way we think about our faith today. What some don t realize is that these men were surrounded by several devout women who had a profound influence on their lives and their theology. DR. CARLA SUNBERG has uncovered the fragments of details that remain about seven revolutionary women, whom she cal... read more
Why Holiness?: The Transformational Message That Unites Us
Carla D. Sunberg
The doctrine of holiness is the essence of all Wesleyan thought. It is the lens through which Scripture is read and from which theology emerges. In recent years, the nuances of this core doctrine have been scrutinized and hotly debated by a new generation of scholars and church leaders. So, Why Holiness? Does this doctrine even matter anymore? Dr. Carla Sunberg and an international group of gi... read more
What is the place of compassion in the life of holiness? It concerns not only the life of the individual disciple but poses important missional questions for the Church.Is compassionate ministry a distraction from the core message of heart of holiness?Are ministries of compassion best understood as effective tools to open doors for evangelistic outreach?Is compassionate ministry one of those s... read more
Mildred Bangs Wynkoop: Her Life and Thought
Johan Tredoux
In this well-researched study, Johan Tredoux deftly recounts Dr. Wynkoop’s life and contribution to Wesleyan-Holiness studies.
A String of Hope: Inspiration from Korea
Min Gyoo Shin
“[The kingdom of God] is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his garden. It grew and became a tree, and the birds perched in its branches.”—Luke 13:19Sangamdong Church of the Nazarene in Korea is built upon faith as small as a mustard seed. As the Rev. Dr. Shin relates the stories of God’s faithfulness to one small church that has grown into a large, mission-centric community,... read more
The Imitation of Christ (Moody Classics)
Thomas A. Kempis
Thomas a Kempis was not a haphazard follower of Jesus. The depth of his masterpiece mirrors the life of a man who did whatever was necessary to imitate his own Savior. A Kempis lived as intentionally as he wrote. We must turn away from the things of this world, we must live sacrificially, we must be inundated with Christ's passionate teaching, and we must pray to be removed from distraction.A ... read more
My Favorite Bible: The Best-Loved Stories of the Bible
Rondi DeBoer, Christine Tangvald
With the vibrant illustrations and engaging text in this Bible storybook, you can enjoy sharing the best-loved stories of the Bible with the children in your life and encourage a life-long love for the Word of God.My Favorite Bible is a book of exciting Bible stories and activity pages that guide children through the foundational truths of Scripture. Each story is fully illustrated and include... read more
A Promise of Iron: Echoes of Illyria Saga: Book One
McCoy, Brandon, Jones, Carrie
Your Game Plan: You can't fail. You just don't know it yet.
Murray, Brett, Young, Geoff
The Discovery: A Pilgrimage of Gifts and Treasures
Wehmeyer, Donald
Our Perfect Father: Understanding God's Ways
Rodriguez, Jamie, Roberts, Lee
ONE LORD: I and My Father are One
Mills, Blain
The 100 Most Important Events in Christian History
Curtis, A. Kenneth, Lang, J. Stephen, Petersen, Randy
Family Shift: The 5-Step Plan to Stop Drifting and Start Living with Greater Intention
Gage, Rodney, Gage, Michelle
Michael has 16 reviews
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Michael Williams is my man! I might take out life insurance on him, he's that good. (ha ha) A little slow communicating at times, but always on time with the agreement. He is diligent, skillful, and has excellent graphic taste.
PAUL Renfroe, August 2022
Michael Williams is an invaluable asset in your publishing arsenal. Professionalism, timeliness, and quality are top notch. He is certainly my first call for upcoming works.
Nicholas Garbini, April 2022
It was great working with Michael! Very professional and very patient.
Jose Vargas, April 2022
Professional quality work
Romeo Vitelli, April 2022
I could not have chosen a better artist to design the cover and interior of my book. Michael Williams' extraordinary artistic abilities combined with his positive attitude and professionalism made for an outstanding collaborative experience. I am extremely pleased with my final product, and I look forward to acquiring his services in the future.
T Brown, March 2022
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