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Hello, As a seasoned graphic designer with a strong foundation in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, I bring a wealth of expertise in digital graphics and design to your team. My proficiency extends beyond technical skills; I possess a keen eye for detail, a passion for creativity, and a commitment to delivering high-quality designs. Throughout my academic journey, I actively engaged in collaborative projects, gaining valuable experience working in dynamic and creative environments. This experience, coupled with my dedication to continuous improvement, positions me as a highly motivated individual ready to take on new challenges and contribute meaningfully to your organization. I am confident in my ability to be an asset to your team, bringing not only technical proficiency but also a commitment to excellence. I am eager to contribute to the growth and success of your organization. For a comprehensive view of my capabilities, please find attached a portfolio showcasing my work. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss how my skills align with your needs and contribute to the continued success of your team. Thank you for considering my application.

I specialize in designing unique, eye-catching covers for any type of book whether its fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, romance, self-help, or children's books. No matter your genre, I can bring your vision to life in a one of a kind cover. Along with book cover designs, I also will format edited books. I can do custom margins, gutters and layout. I will make your book look professional and clean. What I Offer: Front, spine, and back cover designs Custom cover and eBook cover designs in multiple styles Formatting book manuscripts Fast turnaround Friendly, reliable communication Professional quality that meets Amazon KDP and other publishing standards 100% Satisfaction guaranteed I'm passionate about helping authors succeed and making sure your book not only looks amazing but also stands out in a crowded marketplace. Please note: I will not proofread or edit books. I will only design covers and format already edited manuscripts.

Don't let a bad cover or messy layout kill your book sales. You have written a great story, but in a crowded market, readers judge a book by its cover in seconds. I specialize in Graphic Design for authors, transforming manuscripts into high-converting Book Covers and flawless Layout Design that ensures your work gets noticed. I bridge the gap between creative Cover Art Design and technical publishing. Whether you are publishing on Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, or Lulu, I ensure your files are market-ready. My Specialized Book Services: Bestselling Book & Ebook Design: I use Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator to create genre-specific covers. From bold non-fiction typography to complex Illustration for fiction, I ensure your Brand Identity stands out on the digital shelf. Expert Typesetting & Interior: Using industry-standard Adobe InDesign, I handle headers, drop caps, and margins to create a polished Publication Design. Print Design & Production: I manage the technical side of print, ensuring your bleed, trim, and spine width are perfect for paperback and hardcover. Niche Expertise: I have specific workflows for Children's Book Illustration layouts, poetry, and Editorial Design for magazines or white papers. Digital Formatting: I convert your Book into flawless EPUB files that work perfectly on Kindle and tablets. Why Work With Me? I don't just "make things pretty." I provide design solutions that solve business problems. My Layout Design ensures readability, and my covers maximize click-through rates. Ready to publish a bestseller? Send me a message, and let's bring your vision to life.

Stop scroll fatigue and drive 1:37 AM impulse clicks. Premium, commercial romance book covers designed to signal tropes instantly, capture community chemistry, and satisfy strict KDP print tolerances. Designing for rapid-release, bestselling authors requires a scalable visual system that balances trope clarity, market fit, and thumbnail impact. This designer delivers on-genre cover packaging that helps independent titles climb to #1 in their respective Amazon categories. Specializing in Sapphic romance, contemporary rom-coms, and high-contrast dark paranormal romance, the workflow balances digital compositing, customized kinetic typography, and advanced color styling. Every design is built to do two jobs: grab the click on crowded digital grids and reward readers holding a physical copy. All full-print wraps are guaranteed to meet KDP and IngramSpark bleed and crop specifications without upload errors. High-end, custom visual branding systems help rapid-release catalogs maintain brand consistency across monthly release schedules.

I earned my MS in English with an emphasis on Book Publishing from Portland State University. I'm skilled in interior book design and specialize in children's books. I've typeset for four independent publishers, and have experience designing and typesetting many genres of books. I also offer proofreading services. I am proficient in InDesign for both print and digital book production.

I've been a professional graphics artist/illustrator for over 20 years and have been designing creative, attention-grabbing book covers for authors (several of them repeat customers) since 2007. If you've written a book (fiction or nonfiction) and need a professionally designed cover then let's make it happen! I'm ready when you are. I'm also a cartoon illustrator. Cartoon illustration is a time-honored, tried-and-true way to attract attention for all kinds of topics and business messages. My clients for cartoon work have ranged from real estate agents to corporate leadership experts to authors of books on business-related topics to authors of joke books, authors of humorous novels and some clients have simply requested 1-off cartoons for personal projects. See some great examples of my cartoon work in my portfolio. Can I create a cartoon for your business or personal project? Of course! Contact me and let's get started! Here are some unsolicited comments from authors whose book covers I've had the privilege of designing: • Please pardon my French (and momentary lack of professionalism) but.... HOLY @!&!!! You hit it right on the mark!!!" - Tamara Mayo (CEO of Taevo Publishing and Author of Goddess of Flame) • "Thanks for a BRILLIANT job! I love your choice of printing machine illustration, the money in the jeans device, the typography, the overall colour scheme, and the total design concept. In a nutshell, it's utterly superb. You really are a graphics genius!" - Joey Moncrief (Author of The Money Press: A True Life Story) • "This is just outstanding. The whole layout is beautiful. My wife is just gushing over it. If I never sell a copy of the book, I'll buy the book myself so I can have the cover art to enjoy." - David Echeandia (Author of The Avatar of Calderia) • "Excellent Gary, you've rocked my world again. I love it. You are a genius!!" - Jason Blacker (Author of The Lady Marmalade Mystery Series, Dust On His Soul, Money Ain't Nothin', Black Dog Bleeding, First Feature, Head Rush, Livid Blue • "Your artwork is simply amazing! You really captured what I was aiming for. Thanks again!" - Mark Jarmon (Author of Monster Surf Tales and Other Poems & Stories) • "Hi Gary, thanks for the design. Really pleased with both. You have done a brilliant job." - Dave Williams (Author of Tubes, Retribution, The Conclusioner) • "Invasion From Fred is up on the Amazon site. Everybody's raving about the cover. So now I'm turning my attention back to Dog & Pony. I am putting this whole thing in your expert hands." - Richard Herr (author of Invasion From Fred, Tales from the StarBoard Cafe, and other titles) • "OMG, you are just so much AWESOMENESS!!! Thanks for all of these and especially for the 3D image with the jaguar, I love it!!!!!!!! I'm going to be happily and very proudly sharing it all over the interwebs this week!" - Rai Aren (Award-winning author of Secret Of The Sands, Destiny Of The Sands, Lost City Of Gold) • "Great job! Thanks for making the suggested modifications." - Richard Wesson (Author of Miss October Was A Friend Of Mine) • "Gary, you've done it! The cover is now just as I wanted it to be. Excellent! I wanted the cover to be as good as the one you did for Pilgrim's Banner, and you succeeded." - Tony Walker (Author of Pilgrim's Banner and Pilgrim's Trator) • "Wow. You hit it out of the ballpark on the first swing... again!" - Hank Quense (Author of Tales From Gundarland, Falstaff's Big Advenure, Zaftan Entreprenuers, Zaftan Miscreants, Fool's Gold, Tunnel Vision, Wotan's Dilemma, Marketing Plans For Self-Published Authors) • "Thanks Gary. Its awesome!" - M. R. Mathias (Author of Crimzon & Clover, The Wardstone Trilogy, The Dragoneers Saga, and many other titles) • "You're the best and made the book jump off the shelf!!" - Scott Adlai Stevenson (Author of Scoundrels In Paradise) • "The cover looks great and my cousin (the author) loved it!" - Anthony Policastro, Publisher and CEO, Outer Banks Publishing Group • "I love your covers, especially mine, Night Corridor. also Skye Dancer, Cold Case, Money Ain't Nothin'... But all your covers suit the particular book or story perfectly. You do excellent work, Gary." - Joan Hall Hovey (Award-winning author of Night Corridor, Chill Waters, Nowhere To Hide, Listen To The Shadows, The Abduction Of Mary Rose • "Holy moly - that is absolutely SPECTACULAR!!!! You always Blow. My. Mind. I love, love, love it!!!!!!!!!! (to infinity & beyond!!!!!) The layout, the dramatic effect, the overall stunning impression for an ancient Egyptian mystery is just perfection!!" - Rai Aren (Award-winning author of Secret Of The Sands, Destiny Of The Sands, Lost City Of Gold)