You wrote a top quality manuscript. Let’s transform it into a top quality book, and we will do it together. You will participate in every step of the process for a creative, rewarding experience, and a result you will be happy with. I will help you avoid costly pitfalls and unnecessary time waste, and make sure your book is exactly what you want it to be.
You are a writer, not a designer, so it’s important that you place your book in the hands of someone you trust. I have an extensive experience to make your book the best it can be. I also have a background as a graphic designer, so there’s no need to outsource the graphics. You can visit the Portfolio section of this webpage and read the testimonials for more information.
Top-quality, professionally designed book, while enjoying every step of the way – that is what you get if you work with me.
See my prices page, request a quote, and let’s start our journey.
Interior Book Layout
Timeframe: Two to four weeks
When the reader picks up your book, the interior book layout has to keep them from putting it down. I offer you the design to best fit the content of the manuscript and to deliver the message of your book in the best way. I do not use pre-designed templates; everything will be tailored to your needs and as unique as the text. Whether your book is a novel, or a textbook dealing with quantum physics, the reader needs to be navigated through it. That’s where the interior book design comes in. A good interior book design organizes the book, and guides the reader through it. It works together with the content and enhances it, in order to create the ultimate reading experience.
What you get:
- You own all the rights to the interior layout and design of your book
- 2 interior custom designs, each consisting of a chapter page and 2+ page spreads, enough to illustrate all the details required in the book
- Illustrations/graphs/charts customised and turned to best fit the pages outlay
- Phone and/or email contact during the process
- Final high resolution print-ready PDF file
- Publication ready file for POD (print on demand services such as www.createspace.com or www.ingramcontent.com)
- Quick turnaround of corrections
Read here about interior book layout process.
Cover Design
Timeframe: Two to three weeks
A book is judged by its cover, usually within several seconds. That is why there can be no cutting corners on the cover design, if you want your book to catch the reader’s eye. The cover is the book’s most direct marketing tool, and the most efficient one, if designed properly. I will provide you with a professional cover design to make your book stand out. Your book cover is its face, the first impression it makes. It’s the first and basic marketing tool of the writer, a way to convey the message of the book to the reader in a split second, and to say “hey, you want to buy me and read me”.
What you get:
- You own the rights on the design (front/back/spine)
- 1-3 initial full size designs (front/back/spine) to choose from
- Phone/email contact during the process
- Photo image research by designer
- Final high resolution print-ready PDF file
- Publication ready file for POD (print on demand services such as www.createspace.com or www.ingramcontent.com)
- Quick turnaround of corrections
- 3d mock-up to present your book in the best manner
Read here about cover design process.
Preparing Images for Print
Timeframe: 1-5 days
I handle all issues associated with your photos and digital images and make all the adjustments required for print.
- Editing – removing/adding a person, object or any part of the image
- Image restoration and retouching – restoring the looks of old and damaged photos and removing spots, scratches and other imperfections
- Color treatment – any color restoration, enhancement, colorization of black and white images or conversion of colored ones to black and white
- Any special editing, such as antiquing images
- Image preparation for print – I get in touch with your publisher and prepare the images according to his requirements
Layout Services for Publishing Houses and Design Studios
Timeframe: One to two weeks.
Fast turnaround of corrections!
I create a full book based on an existing layout. If you have a design template, I will apply it to the manuscript in the same way I would do with my own design to create a high-quality finished book.
CreateSpace Print on Demand Service
You don’t need an agent to publish your print version book.
Today you can self-publish your book using print on demand (POD) services such as www.createspace.com or www.ingramcontent.com. I can create a print PDF ready for POD. Printing on demand service allows you to keep all your royalties and achieve your end goal and avoid paying publishing fees.
Interior Color Illustrations
I can illustrate your book with technical drawings, infographic elements, maps, graphs and so on. I will create color or black and white illustrations that reflect your book’s unique style and will help the reader to understand your book better.
E-book Design
After your print book is finished, I can convert it into an eBook. So you can publish your book on your own through platforms like Barnes & Noble Nook, Amazon Kindle, Apple iBooks, Android Google Play Kobo Reader and others. E-book allows you to reach the maximum target audience and avoid paying publishing fees.
Promotional Design Services
I offer professional promotional services for your book. They include:
- Promotional brochure
- Postcards
- An author business card
- Landing page of your book
- Email announcement
- Event poster
- Event roll-upp
- Bookmarks
- Posters
My hourly rate it $50.
Yes, it’s only $50 per hour for expert book design skills, professional service and quick turnaround.