I design the cover and the interior together, as one project, for authors who are done settling for almost right.
Does this sound familiar?
It came back fine, but not yours
You sent references, then more feedback. What returned looked fine on paper and felt like a generic cover for a book you’d never read.
Three designers, none of them right
By the third round you started to wonder whether the problem was you. It wasn’t. Nobody had asked the right questions first.
The inside looks like a Word document
Most authors only find out interior typesetting is its own craft when a reader says the formatting looks a bit off.
That’s why every project starts with a conversation, and why the cover and the inside are designed by the same person.
Business and thought leadership
A book that earns credibility every time you hand it to a client or leave it on a table.
Self-publishing authors
Fiction or non-fiction that should sit comfortably beside traditionally published books.
Small presses and indie publishers
A steady design hand for covers and interiors that feel like one list.
01
A short enquiry
Tell me about the book, your timing and your budget. I read every one myself and reply within two working days.
02
A free, no-commitment call
A chance for both of us to check we’re right for each other, with no pressure to go further.
03
Concepts and check-ins
Cover directions shared early, with two check-ins before anything is final and three revision rounds across the project.
04
Interior typeset in InDesign
Margins, type, chapter openings and spacing that let the writing breathe.
05
Print-ready files
Cover and interior set up for your printer, with a timeline confirmed on day one, usually six to eight weeks.
Investment
Every project is a clear fixed fee, confirmed in a written proposal after we speak. 50% to start, 50% on delivery.
£1,000 to £2,500
Cover commission
Includes:
One original hand-made cover illustration
Three initial concepts
An agreed number of revision rounds
Print-ready cover files
From £3,500
Full book commission
Includes:
Original hand-made cover illustration
Complete interior typesetting
supporting illustrations
Print-ready files and printer guidance
The original artwork, yours to keep
Printer guidance
From £6,000
Milestone books
Includes:
Hand-made cover and interior for organisations
Anniversaries, tributes and charity books
Larger page counts and illustration sets
Planning for several people signing off
Full cover design, complete interior typesetting, three revision rounds, print-ready files, printer guidance, and one point of contact throughout.
What happens after I send the form?
I read your enquiry and reply within two working days. If it looks like a good fit, I’ll invite you to a free, no-commitment call.
Can I just have the cover?
Yes, just ask. That said, a great cover on a default-formatted interior is the most common regret I hear.
How long does it take?
Usually six to eight weeks from brief to print-ready files. I confirm the timeline on day one.
Tell me about your story
Tell me about your book and I’ll reply within two working days. If it looks like a good fit, I’ll invite you to a free, no-commitment call.