Fiction & Nonfiction
Book Design

Books are the new business card. In the world of self publishing, professional design helps you stand out in a positive way. I offer book design services catered to your specific needs. As a starting point:

What’s included in your fiction or non-fiction book styling

  • Consultation to determine design format, specs, and direction for printing.

  • Suggestion of an editor, if one has not already been employed. Text must be fully edited before the design process begins.

  • Book design of up to 200 text pages, 6” x 9” or smaller format, with up to 5 camera-ready illustrations or photos.

  • Cover design.

  • Up to three design concepts (drafts).

  • Up to three rounds of changes/corrections to the completed design (proofs).

  • Suggestion of an appropriate printer.

  • Print-ready digital files.

Add-ons you might consider

  • Interface with printer for technical specs and file transfer.

  • Image scanning, formatting, or manipulation.

  • Creation of charts, graphs, forms, or other illustrations.

  • Creation of Index.

  • Printing estimate from the recommended printer or printers of your choice.*

  • Additional rounds of corrections or changes.

  • Ebook files.

  • Guidance on obtaining ISBN.

  • Guidance on Amazon Seller account set-up.

  • Guidance on PayPal account set-up.

  • Marketing materials and a book-centric website.

  • Rush orders.**

* Printing costs are not included.

** Rush orders incur a fee for work done evenings and weekends.

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