Vanessa Mendozzi

Vanessa Mendozzi - Designer

London, United Kingdom

Experienced book designer available for book cover and interior book design/typesetting, specialised in Self Publishing.

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Overview

I am a book designer offering creative services in book cover and interior book design/typesetting for both independent authors and publishers.

My published work includes books in these categories:

- NON FICTION (Biographies & Memoirs, Self help, Christian, Business & Management).

- FICTION (Inspirational, Romance, Thriller, Poetry, Children books).



BOOK COVER DESIGN

I've designed book covers for international best seller authors and I've helped emerging authors to self publish through different publishing platforms such as Kindle Direct Publishing, Ingramspark, Barnes & Noble, Kindle and many others.


INTERIOR TYPESETTING
I will be happy to show you samples of interior typesetting work I’ve done.

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I provide the following files:


BOOK COVER DESIGN:

- ebook cover
- paperback cover (front - back - spine)
- 3D covers + social media banner
- source files (in case of future changes)

Hardcovers: Case Laminate + Dust Jacket covers + Jacketed Case Laminate (Case Laminate + Dust Jacket).


INTERIOR TYPESETTING:

- interior paperback PDF
- interior ebook EPUB
- interior ebook for KINDLE only
- source files


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COVER DESIGN PROCESS:

I usually work on 2-3 (or more) cover ideas in 3-4 days.

If you’re happy with the covers and you decide to move forward with one of them:


1. We finalise the winning design.
2. I get the Ebook cover files + 3D covers + social media banner ready for you.
3. We work on the paperback cover (front + spine + back).



INTERIOR TYPESETTING PROCESS:

It’s important that the manuscript is ready and that it has been edited and proofread before starting.


Step 1: I receive the final edited and proofread manuscript and I create a sample interior PDF (paperback - print file).

Step 2: the author reviews it and approves it.

Step 3: I work on the rest of the interior (print version) | 3-4 days.

Step 4: the author reviews it.

Step 5: we’ll make changes, if needed (I provide two free rounds of changes).

Step 6: the author approves the interior paperback PDF.

Step 7: I convert it into en Ebook | 2-3 days.


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If you'd like to get a personalised quote, please provide the following info.


BOOK COVER - Info:

- At what stage is the book?

- Are you self publishing with Kindle Direct Publishing, Ingramspark or others? (Please, specify).

- Do you already have an idea in mind for the cover?

- Please provide samples (images or links from amazon) of book covers that you like.


INTERIOR - Info:

- How many words in total?

- Are there images inside the book? If so, how many?

- Any special formatting required? For example, lots of footnotes, bullet points, special quotes etc.

- How many Footnotes/Endnotes?



Looking forward to hearing from you!
Languages
English
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
Business & Management
Christian Non-Fiction
Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Fiction
Humor & Comedy
Poetry
Romance
Thriller & Suspense

Certifications

  • BTEC Award in Graphic Design Field Of Study Graphic Design
  • Illustration at Putney School of Art and Design

Work experience

Book designer

Self-employed
January, 2008 – Present (about 15 years)

Vanessa is a freelance graphic designer based in London, available for book covers and interior book design.

I Hear You: The Surprisingly Simple Skill Behind Extraordinary Relationships

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What if making one tweak to your day-to-day conversations could immediately improve every relationship in your life? In this 3-hour, conversational read, you’ll discover the whats, whys, and hows of one of the most valuable (yet surprisingly little-known) communication skills—validation. Whether you’re looking to improve your relationship with your spouse, navigate difficult conversations at w... read more

The Great Covid Panic: What Happened, Why, and What To Do Next

Foster, Gigi, Frijters, Paul, Baker, Michael

Liberty or Lockdown

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Beyond The Moon: A Haunting Debut Novel Of Time Travel And WW1

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Outlander meets Birdsong is this haunting debut timeslip novel, where a strange twist of fate connects a British soldier fighting in the First World War and a young woman living in modern-day England a century later.*Shortlisted for the Eharmony/Orion Write Your Own Love Story Prize 2018/19"The characterization is spot-on, as is the historical time-line. Beyond the Moon is not only a page-turn... read more

Outlander meets Birdsong is this haunting debut timeslip novel, where a strange twist of fate connects a British soldier fighting in the First World War and a young woman living in modern-day England a century later.*Shortlisted for the Eharmony/Orion Write Your Own Love Story Prize 2018/19"The characterization is spot-on, as is the historical time-line. Beyond the Moon is not only a page-turn... read more

Promise Cove (A Pelican Pointe Novel Book 1)

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Sometimes, a promise kept can change your life.Reeling from the violent death of her husband in war-torn Iraq, Jordan Phillips is at her wit’s end, left to fend for herself and her baby. Alone and desperate in backwater Pelican Pointe, she faces an uphill battle against a judgmental and hostile town as she tries to rebuild her life. But when a mysterious and handsome stranger with a tragic sec... read more

Sometimes, a promise kept can change your life.Reeling from the violent death of her husband in war-torn Iraq, Jordan Phillips is at her wit’s end, left to fend for herself and her baby. Alone and desperate in backwater Pelican Pointe, she faces an uphill battle against a judgmental and hostile town as she tries to rebuild her life. But when a mysterious and handsome stranger with a tragic sec... read more

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Learn a powerful trading strategy in just 15 minutes.Then use it to make money for the rest of your life.Ready to get started trading stocks, but don't know where to begin?Momentum stocks are a great place to start.Imagine what it would be like if you started each morning without stress, knowing exactly which stocks to trade.Knowing where to enter, where to take profits, and where to set your ... read more

Torture Mom: A Chilling True Story of Confinement, Mutilation and Murder (True Crime)

Ryan Green

In July 1965, teenagers Sylvia and Jenny Likens were left in the temporary care of Gertrude Baniszewski, a middle-aged single mother and her seven children. The Baniszewski household was overrun with children. There were few rules and ample freedom. Sadly, the environment created a dangerous hierarchy of social Darwinism where the strong preyed on the weak. What transpired in the following thr... read more

In July 1965, teenagers Sylvia and Jenny Likens were left in the temporary care of Gertrude Baniszewski, a middle-aged single mother and her seven children. The Baniszewski household was overrun with children. There were few rules and ample freedom. Sadly, the environment created a dangerous hierarchy of social Darwinism where the strong preyed on the weak. What transpired in the following thr... read more

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Jason Guetzkow
Vanessa is the absolute best and incredibly professional. Her work product is phenomenal, and her communications are extremely clear. I would highly recommend her to anyone.

Jason Guetzkow, March 2023


Paula Masters
When Venessa sent me my completed cover design—I cried—it was beautiful! I couldn’t get over how professional while at the same time personalized it was. The quality exceeded my expectations. I found Vanessa to be expertly skilled at knowing what is current, what catches the eye of specific readership genres, and staying true to the author’s vision. She is a gem to collaborate with, considerate...
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Paula Masters, March 2023


Blake de Vos
Vanessa is brilliant. I gave her a couple Of concepts I had in mind for the design. She came back with several different colours and concepts. Her responsiveness is super professional and I recommend her to anyone looking to produce high quality work. This design was the first in my series, which we’ve come up with a theme together for how the future books will look. Can’t recommend Vanessa e...
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Blake de Vos, March 2023


Andrew Giles
Vanessa additionally designed the cover artwork for my first book. I highly recommend her; I will seek her out on future projects.

Andrew Giles, March 2023


Rian Kemp
From the off, I got a good feeling about Vanessa. She was quick and informative in her responses, put my mind at ease by answering all of my questions, and managed through her designs to capture the entire essence of my book in one image that stole my heart. I am so pleased and delighted I chose to work with Vanessa, and wouldn’t hesitate to trust her with any future project. Thank you!

Rian Kemp, March 2023

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