Creating a children’s book is a team effort. In this case study, author Jon Ferry, illustrator Caroline Zina, and book designer Peggy Nehmen worked together to bring Across the Battlefield: A Pawn’s Journey to life. From choosing the book size and coordinating illustrations to designing the cover and preparing files for print-on-demand publishing, every decision required collaboration, communication, and attention to detail.

If you've never worked with a book designer, you probably have questions. Here are answers to some of the most common questions authors ask about book cover design, the design process, pricing, file delivery, and self-publishing.