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Fehmida P.

Nottingham, United Kingdom

$15/hr
5.0
1 jobs

As a Certified Book Cover Designer, I donโ€™t just design covers, I craft visual gateways that capture attention, spark curiosity, and sell stories before the first page is even read. I specialize in transforming complex ideas into ๐ฆ๐š๐ซ๐ค๐ž๐ญ-๐ซ๐ž๐š๐๐ฒ, ๐ฏ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฎ๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐ค๐ข๐ง๐  ๐›๐จ๐จ๐ค ๐œ๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ that connect with your audience and elevate your bookโ€™s success. Every design is clean, creative, genre-aligned, and print + digital optimized. ๐€๐ฎ๐ญ๐ก๐จ๐ซ๐ฌ & ๐๐ฎ๐›๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ ๐ˆโ€™๐ฏ๐ž ๐–๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐ž๐ ๐–๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐’๐จ๐ฅ๐ ๐“๐ก๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐š๐ง๐๐ฌ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐‚๐จ๐ฉ๐ข๐ž๐ฌ ๐–๐จ๐ซ๐ฅ๐๐ฐ๐ข๐๐ž Fiction (Fantasy, Romance, Thriller) Non-Fiction (Business, Self-Help, Memoir) Indie Authors & Amazon Bestsellers Publishing Houses & Creative Agencies ๐–๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐ˆ ๐ƒ๐จ ๐๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ (๐‰๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ค ๐‚๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ): ๐‚๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ค ๐‚๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ ๐ƒ๐ž๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ง: Unique, genre-specific covers tailored for your story and readers ๐ˆ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐‚๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ: Hand-drawn or digital artwork that brings your vision to life ๐“๐ฒ๐ฉ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ฉ๐ก๐ฒ ๐Œ๐š๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ฒ: Bold, readable, and impactful font choices that fit your genre ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ญ-๐‘๐ž๐š๐๐ฒ ๐…๐ข๐ฅ๐ž๐ฌ: Perfectly formatted for Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Barnes & Noble, etc ๐„๐›๐จ๐จ๐ค ๐‚๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ ๐ƒ๐ž๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ง: Optimized for Kindle, Apple Books, Kobo, and digital platforms ๐’๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐š๐ง๐๐ข๐ง๐ : Consistent, powerful visuals across multi-book series 3๐ƒ ๐Œ๐จ๐œ๐ค๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฌ: Realistic promotional assets for marketing and social media ๐Œ๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ค ๐‚๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ ๐–๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐Ÿ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ: 1. ๐ƒ๐ข๐ฌ๐œ๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฒ & ๐’๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐ฒ 2. ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐œ๐ž๐ฉ๐ญ ๐ƒ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ 3. ๐ƒ๐ž๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ง ๐„๐ฑ๐ž๐œ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง 4. ๐…๐ž๐ž๐๐›๐š๐œ๐ค & ๐‘๐ž๐Ÿ๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ 5. ๐…๐ข๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐ƒ๐ž๐ฅ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐›๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐  ๐…๐ž๐š๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ ๐ˆ ๐‹๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐š๐ ๐ž: * Amazon KDP & IngramSpark Formatting * Creative Typography & Layout Systems * Custom Illustration & Photo Manipulation * Genre-Aligned Visual Storytelling * SEO-Friendly Metadata Integration for Ebooks * Marketing Assets (3D Mockups, Social Banners, Ads) Whether youโ€™re an ๐ข๐ง๐๐ข๐ž ๐š๐ฎ๐ญ๐ก๐จ๐ซ, ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐›๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ๐ก๐ž๐ซ, ๐จ๐ซ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐š๐ซ๐ฒ ๐š๐ ๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ฒ, I bring a blend of artistic creativity, publishing knowledge, and reader-focused strategy to every project. Letโ€™s create a ๐›๐จ๐จ๐ค ๐œ๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ž๐ฌ๐งโ€™๐ญ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ ๐จ๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ฌ๐ก๐ž๐ฅ๐Ÿ ๐›๐ฎ๐ญ ๐Ÿ๐ฅ๐ข๐ž๐ฌ ๐จ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ ๐ข๐ญ. ๐Ÿ“ฉ Click the "โ€ขโ€ขโ€ข" next to the Hire button โ†’ Send Message โ†’ Letโ€™s talk Book Covers!

  • Book Cover
  • Book
  • Book Design
  • Book Blurb
  • Book Layout
  • Book Cover Design
  • Audiobook Cover Design
  • Ebook
  • Ebook Design
  • Ebook Upload
  • Ebook Formatting
  • Kindle Direct Publishing
  • IngramSpark
  • Formatting
  • Book Illustration
  • Book Editing
  • Table Formatting
  • Cover Art Design
  • KDP Interior
  • Ebook File Format
Adejumoke B.

Poole, United Kingdom

$15/hr
4.8
17 jobs

Turn Your Manuscript Into a Professional, Market-Ready Book ๐Ÿ“šโœจ Your book deserves to look as amazing as the content inside. I help authors transform manuscripts into professionally formatted eBooks and print books, with eye-catching covers and layouts that grab attention on Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, and other platforms. With over 500 books formatted and published across 20+ genres, I specialize in creating books that read beautifully, look professional, and meet all technical requirements for digital and print publishing โœ…. Genres I Work With ๐Ÿ“–๐ŸŽจ; Fiction, Non-Fiction, Childrenโ€™s Books ๐Ÿงธ, Workbooks & Study Guides โœ๏ธ, Cookbooks & Recipe Books ๐Ÿณ, Poetry ๐Ÿ–‹๏ธ, Graphic Novels / Comics ๐Ÿ–Œ๏ธ, Travel Guides ๐ŸŒ, Educational & Interactive eBooks ๐ŸŽ“, Journals & Planners ๐Ÿ“…, Art & Photography Books ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ๐Ÿ“ท, DIY & Craft Books โœ‚๏ธ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ, Motivational & Inspirational Guides ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ’ช, Religion & Spirituality โœ๏ธ๐Ÿ•‰๏ธ, Science & Technology ๐Ÿ”ฌ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ, Politics & Current Affairs ๐Ÿ›๏ธ, Reference & How-To Guides ๐Ÿ“‘, and more. โœจ Services I Offer 1. Book Formatting & eBook Design ๐Ÿ“–๐Ÿ’ป: I format your manuscript into a clean, professional book for both print and digital platforms. Your eBook will be properly structured for Kindle/EPUB with smooth navigation, while print formatting ensures readable, well-aligned pages with correct typography and spacing. 2. Book Cover Design ๐ŸŽจ: I donโ€™t just design covers; I craft visual gateways that capture attention, spark curiosity, and sell stories before the first page is even read. With this approach, I design eye-catching, genre-specific book covers that attract readers and improve your bookโ€™s visibility on Amazon KDP and other publishing platforms. Each cover is carefully tailored to match your genre, target audience, and market expectations. 3. Print-Ready Layout ๐Ÿ“š: I prepare your manuscript for professional printing with correct margins, bleed, spine setup, and formatting for paperback and hardcover books. Everything is optimized for Amazon KDP and IngramSpark standards. 4. Platform-Ready Files ๐Ÿ“‚: I deliver fully compliant files that are ready for upload on Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, and other publishing platforms. No formatting errors or rejection issues. ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Professional Tools & Software: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Canva Pro, Kindle Create, Calibre, and Microsoft Word โ€” used for professional book cover design, eBook formatting, and print-ready publishing. Why Choose Me? โ€ข Proven expertise across all major genres ๐Ÿ’ผ โ€ข Free mockups and draft samples before final delivery โ€ข Professional, polished, and market-ready designs ๐Ÿ† โ€ข Attention to detail for maximum readability and impact ๐Ÿ”Ž โ€ข Timely delivery and reliable communication โฐ โ€ข Unlimited free revisions to ensure 100% satisfaction โœ… The Process: 1. Share your book details: genre, format (eBook, paperback, hardcover), and target platform. 2. I create a design that fits your vision and genre. 3. Review the design, suggest tweaks, and I refine it. 4. Receive final files, ready for KDP or IngramSpark submission. Ready to Make Your Book Stand Out? ๐Ÿš€ Send me a message today with your book genre, format, and target platform, and letโ€™s create a book that looks incredible, reads beautifully, and sells itself ๐Ÿ’ฐ๐Ÿ“š.

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Print Design
  • Typography
  • Editorial Design
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Graphic Design
  • Layout Design
  • Ebook Design
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Book
  • Ebook
  • Ebook Formatting
  • Book Cover
  • Book Cover Design
  • Page Layout Design
  • Book Design
  • Formatting
  • Typesetting
  • Illustration
  • Book Layout
Daniel O.

Nottingham, United Kingdom

$40/hr
5.0
4 jobs

Creative Designer & Editorial Specialist | 2,000+ Projects | Inclusive & Impactful Visuals Hi, I'm Daniel (Danny) โ€” a multidisciplinary designer with a passion for storytelling through visuals. With over 2,000 completed projects since 2017, Iโ€™ve helped authors, brands, and organizations bring their ideas to life through thoughtful design and strategic layout. โœ… Designed guidebooks and marketing materials for The Diversity Movement, a leading DEI company โœ… Created the cover for the book: You're Too Good To Feel This Bad by Nate Dallas โœ… Led the visual design for Dallas Boss Magazine โ€“ Momentum Edition โœ… Delivered book covers and interior layouts across genres including fiction, nonfiction, memoirs, cookbooks, and academic texts โœ… Experienced in formatting for KDP, IngramSpark, and other publishing platforms My work blends creativity with clarity, ensuring every design is not only visually compelling but also purpose-driven. Whether you're publishing a book, building a brand, or promoting a cause, I bring a collaborative spirit and a detail-oriented approach to every project. Letโ€™s create something that connects, communicates, and stands out.

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Editorial Design
  • Brochure Design
  • White Paper Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Book Cover Design
  • Book Design
  • Ebook Formatting
  • Page Layout Design
  • Book Cover
  • Annual Report
  • PDF
Olanisimi Mary E.

London, United Kingdom

$40/hr
5.0
71 jobs

๐Ÿš€ Publish with Confidence on KDP & IngramSpark I help authors and publishers transform manuscripts into professional, market-ready booksโ€”from eBooks to paperbacks and hardcovers. With expertise in Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, and self-publishing standards, I deliver files that upload smoothly the first time. What I do Best: ๐Ÿ”ธBook Formatting โ€“ Interior layouts tailored for paperback, hardcover, and eBook (EPUB, MOBI, PDF). ๐Ÿ”ธCover Design โ€“ Print-ready full wraparound covers (front, spine, back). ๐Ÿ”ธChildrenโ€™s Books & Workbooks โ€“ Special attention to interactive or illustrated layouts. ๐Ÿ”ธSelf-Publishing Support โ€“ Step-by-step guidance to meet Amazon & IngramSpark requirements. ๐ŸŒŸWhy Authors Hire me? ๐Ÿ”ธ100% Approval Ready โ€“ Print-ready PDFs that meet strict KDP & IngramSpark guidelines (margins, bleed, fonts, image resolution). ๐Ÿ”ธEye-Catching Design โ€“ Layouts and covers that match genre and captivate readers. ๐Ÿ”ธ๐—˜๐˜…๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป: Youโ€™ll always know the status of your project. ๐Ÿ”ธ๐—จ๐—ป๐—น๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€: Your satisfaction is my priority, and Iโ€™ll refine your book until itโ€™s perfect. ๐Ÿ”ธFast, Reliable Delivery โ€“ On time, every time. ------------------------------------------------ ๐—ง๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—น๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐— ๐˜† ๐—–๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ณ๐˜: Adobe InDesign | Kindle Create | Kindle Kidsโ€™ Book Creator | Photoshop | Illustrator | Microsoft Word | Canva ------------------------------------------------ ๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚โ€™๐—น๐—น ๐—š๐—ฒ๐˜: ๐Ÿ“– Market-ready files for KDP & IngramSpark (print + eBook). ๐Ÿ“– A polished book that enhances your credibility. ๐Ÿ“– A stress-free publishing process from start to finish. ------------------------------------------------ Donโ€™t risk upload errors or amateur layouts. Letโ€™s work together to make your book professional, beautiful, and unforgettable, ready to reach readers worldwide. ------------------------------------------------ Mary ๐ŸŒŸ

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Microsoft Word
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Canva
  • IngramSpark
  • Layout Design
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Content Writing
  • Kindle Direct Publishing
  • Book Cover Design
  • Ebook Design
  • Typesetting
  • Formatting
  • Typography
  • Graphic Design
Canan I.

Glasgow, United Kingdom

$30/hr
5.0
5 jobs

I'm a multi-disciplinary designer and illustrator with 5 years of professional experience specialising in branding, visual storytelling, and motion graphics. Based in the UK, I work with clients globally to bridge the gap between their vision and their audience through high-impact design. From initial concept to final execution, I take the lead on project management so you don't have to. Whether you need a cohesive brand identity or engaging animation, I deliver polished results with the clear, consistent communication you would expect from a dedicated professional. Key Services: Branding & Identity: Logos, typography, and full style guides. Illustration: Custom digital art using Procreate and Illustrator. Motion Graphics: 2D animation and social media video content. Marketing Design: High-converting visuals for print and digital. Technical Toolkit: Adobe Creative Suite (Ps, Ai, Id), After Effects, Procreate, Canva and Blender.

  • Illustration
  • Graphic Design
  • Visual Design
  • Brand Design
  • Brand Identity Design
  • Logo Design
  • Menu Design
  • Animation
  • Storyboard
  • Social Media Design
  • Social Media Graphic
Rebecca Q.

Reading, United Kingdom

$25/hr
4.6
232 jobs

Hello ๐Ÿ‘‹ I am Rebecca Queen, a creative and detail-driven graphic, brand, illustrator, and presentation designer with over 6 years of experience helping businesses build strong visual identities. Iโ€™ve worked with clients across the world, delivering designs that are clean, modern, and built to connect with the right audience. ๐— ๐˜† ๐—ด๐—ผ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฒ: to turn your ideas into professional visuals that look great, communicate clearly, and support your business goals. ๐—ช๐—ต๐˜† ๐—ช๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ ๐—ช๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐— ๐—ฒ? I specialize in brand identity, marketing design, and presentation design, combining creativity with a strategic approach. My work is not just visually appealingโ€”itโ€™s purposeful, aligned with your message, and created to make an impact. ๐—ง๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—˜๐˜…๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฒ I work confidently with industry-standard tools, including: โœ” Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign โœ” Figma & Canva Pro (Modern UI/UX & brand kits) โœ” PowerPoint, Google Slides & Keynote (Pitch decks & business presentations) โœ” Wacom Tablet (Professional illustrations) ๐— ๐˜† ๐—˜๐˜…๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฒ ๐—œ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—น๐˜‚๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐˜€: โœ” Branding & Identity Design โ€“ Logos, brand kits, style guides, mood boards โœ” Marketing & Print Materials โ€“ Flyers, brochures, catalogs, posters, banners, stationery โœ” Social Media Graphics โ€“ Carousels, ad creatives, infographics, templates โœ” Presentation & Pitch Deck Design โ€“ Investor decks, business slides, training materials โœ” Company Profiles & Business Documents โ€“ Clean layouts for reports and proposals โœ” Website & UI Graphics โ€“ Landing page designs, web visuals, wireframes โœ” Custom Illustrations โ€“ Mascots, characters, vector graphics, comics, childern books. โœ” YouTube Thumbnails & Digital Covers โ€“ Eye-catching and high-quality visuals ๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜€ ๐— ๐—ฒ ๐—”๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜? ๐Ÿ”น Creative + Strategic Mindset โ€“ Designs that support your goals, not just look nice ๐Ÿ”น Fast & Reliable Delivery โ€“ On-time work without sacrificing quality ๐Ÿ”น Clear Communication โ€“ Smooth process with regular updates ๐Ÿ”น Client-Focused Results โ€“ I make sure youโ€™re fully satisfied before final delivery If youโ€™re looking for a committed designer who can elevate your brand, marketing materials, and presentations, Iโ€™m here to help. Letโ€™s collaborate and bring your ideas to life. Send me a message and letโ€™s get started!

  • Logo Design
  • Presentation Design
  • Label & Packaging Design
  • Brand Identity
  • Ebook Design
  • Brand Guidelines
  • Graphic Design
  • Print Design
  • Layout Design
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Children's Book Illustration
  • Book Cover Design
  • Ebook Formatting
  • Comic Art
  • Digital Art

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