BOOK DESIGN SERVICES

People do judge a book by its cover.

Your cover is your best marketing tool. Don't leave it to chance — or to amateurs. Nehmen-Kodner designs book covers that enhance, entice, and excite.

Professional book design that helps authors publish with confidence. Covers that stop the scroll. Interiors that reward every page. With 30+ years of graphic design experience, plus 200+ books, we'll make your book look like it belongs — and sell like it does.

OUR COLLABORATIVE PROCESS

Discover: We begin with a conversation about your book, your audience, and your publishing goals.

Plan: I'll review your manuscript, prepare an estimate, and recommend the best format and publishing options.

Design: Using research and competitive title analysis, I create cover concepts that appeal to your target readers.

Typeset: After your manuscript has been professionally edited, I design and typeset the interior pages.

Review: You'll review PDF proofs of the cover and interior, and revisions are made as needed.

Publish: Final files are prepared for print and ebook production, with publishing assistance available if needed.

How the Book Cover Process Works

A strong book cover starts long before the design phase. It begins with understanding your book, your audience, and your goals for publication. That early conversation helps guide everything that follows—from concept development to final typography and imagery.

Still have questions? These blog posts answer many of the questions aspiring and first-time authors ask before hiring a book designer: Curious about book covers and What Book Authors Want to Know.

If you’re preparing to publish a book and want help developing a professional cover and interior design, I’d be happy to talk through your project and next steps.

Let’s create a book that reflects your work and reaches the right readers.

Many authors are surprised by how many decisions are involved in publishing a book. I provide guidance throughout the process, from researching comparable titles and selecting formats to preparing files for publication.