Victoria Heath Silk

Victoria Heath Silk – Designer

Designing books and book covers, and promo graphics

Overview

Combining an arts background with a career in publishing, I specialise in book covers, internal book design (typesetting), and online promotional graphics for books.


My work tends to have a literary leaning, but I've worked on all sorts of books, from novels to poetry collections, history books to anthologies, graphic novels to photo books – for publishers in the UK (like Bonnier, Myriad, Creative Future), as well as private self-publishing clients from elsewhere in the world. And I'm always open to any new challenges you might like to send this way. The most notable cover I've designed is for The Bread the Devil Knead – shortlisted for the 2022 Women's Prize for Fiction.


If we work together, you can expect a friendly, smiley person on hand to help you through the process (always helps, doesn't it), with a prompt delivery, as well as the following for cover design:

• at least 4 cover concepts for you to choose from

• 1 finalised design, incorporating any style changes we've discussed

• a round of edits on your final design, post-proofreading, to make sure your text is just right


And for the typesetting, which includes print and ebook layouts:

• a sample layout showing you the opening pages of your book, with chapter and section headings to complement your cover

• tweaks to the design to get it just right

• a proofing PDF and time for you (or a professional) to proofread your book once it's all typeset

• one round of corrections


Then I'll apply the design to whatever medium(s) we've agreed and supply the relevant files for you to get your book out there (along with any copyright info for images used).


Sounds pretty neat, right? Hit me up with your requests!

Services
Fiction
Anthologies Comics & Graphic Novels Contemporary Fiction Literary Fiction Poetry Short Story
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Photography
Languages
English
Certifications
  • BA (hons) Graphic Design & Advertising
  • Blue Sky Graphics 0110

Work experience

Self-employed

Jul, 2015 — Present

Freelancing for independent publishers and individuals to provide book cover design, internal book design and typesetting, as well as promotional graphics.

Portfolio

Pondweed

Blower, Lisa

Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
Chlorine

Jade Song

'This fantastically strange, explosive debut novel entrances even as it unsettles. It's so brilliantly written'BUZZFEEDRen Yu is a swimmer. Her daily life starts and ends with the pool. Her te... read more
Cover Design
The Bread the Devil Knead

Allen-Agostini, Lisa

Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
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Gutted

Madorsky, Anna

Book Interior Design
Drifts

Natasha Burge

Book Interior Design
Wild Geese

Soula Emmanuel

Book Interior Design
Book Interior Design
Book Interior Design
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The Memory of Blood

Louder, Pony

Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
Made with Reedsy
Molly Molloy and the Angel of Death

Vale, Maria

Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design
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why i never got to neptune

Hickman, Stewart

Cover Design Book Interior Design
Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design
Made with Reedsy
Octopus

Louder, Pony

Cover Design Book Interior Design
Book Interior Design

Victoria has 13 reviews

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J Jacintho S.

J Jacintho S.

Nov, 2023

It happened again! This is my second collaboration with Victoria and, as usual, she exceeded any high expectations. She is not only a super skilled professional, she understands exactly what you need and delivers it a mile further than you dreamed. Great conversations, very detailed explanations, quick answers, what else could I ask for? Make no mistake: Victoria H. Silk is all you need for ...
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Vanessa E.

Vanessa E.

Nov, 2023

I cannot thank Victoria enough. I am going through self-publishing for the first time and obviously had lots of questions and gaps in my knowledge. Victoria was incredibly kind and patient with me, and delivered a beautiful cover for my novel in 3 formats plus an image for socials. What I valued most was her integrity - delivering what was discussed, on time - but also her responsiveness. She n...
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Victoria H.
Thank you! It was a joy working with you, Vanessa. Best of luck with publication!
Maria V.

Maria V.

Nov, 2023

I needed to update a project because my book got a super nice review & I wanted to put it on the cover. Victoria responded so quickly and professionally. She is just the best.
Victoria H.
A review from the New York Times, no less! So hugely happy for you, Maria. Thanks for getting me involved again.
Asaf A.

Asaf A.

Oct, 2023

Working with Vicki was a pleasure, she was designing my novel cover and the internal. Her work was extremely sensitive, such that every detail in the design fits perfectly, and the overall look conveys my novel's atmosphere. In a way, I could never have imagined this cover without her. Vickie was very responsive, and considered my comments and remarks throughout the process. I am an architect ...
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Victoria H.
It was a pleasure working with you too, Asaf. Your book is a stunning read! Good luck with publication.
Stewart H.

Stewart H.

Oct, 2023

I am so impressed by her creativity and precision that I gave her a shout-out in the "Thanks" section of my latest project: “To Victoria Heath Silk for cover design and typesetting, who with heart and skill crafted a volume better than what I had in mind.” She possesses an unflagging enthusiasm toward both her work and my aspirations. One couldn't ask for more from a collaborative partner in an...
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Victoria H.
That's so lovely, Stewart, thank you! A pleasure, as always. And I look forward to the next!

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