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Are you on the hunt for vibrant illustrations for your children's book on Amazon KDP? Look no further!
I'm Andleeb Shaukat a passionate and imaginative illustrator specializing in bringing stories to life with captivating visuals.
Why Choose Me:
1. Unique Style: My illustrations are crafted with a unique blend of colors, characters, and whimsy that captivate young readers and ignite their imagination.
2. Versatility: From adorable animal characters to magical landscapes, I bring versatility to every project, ensuring your story is beautifully complemented by visuals that resonate with your target audience.
3. Experience with Amazon KDP: I understand the specific requirements for Amazon KDP and ensure that each illustration is formatted perfectly for digital and print versions, guaranteeing a seamless reading experience.
4. Collaboration: Your vision is important! I believe in open communication and collaboration. Let's work together to ensure your ideas are translated into illustrations that exceed your expectations.
What I Offer:
Cover Illustrations
Interior Illustrations
Character Design
Full-Color and Black & White Options
Timely Delivery
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💎 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗜𝗹𝗹𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻, 𝗔𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗼𝗻 𝗞𝗗𝗣 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 💎
Are you ready to bring your book to life? With over 10+ years of experience in Book Cover Design, Children's Book Illustration, and Amazon KDP Formatting, I specialize in transforming your raw manuscript into a professionally designed, publish-ready masterpiece. Whether you’re a new author or an established self-publisher, I’m your go-to partner for all your book design and publishing needs.
Why Choose Me?
Amazon KDP Formatting & eBook Conversion: I provide KDP-ready files, including paperback, hardcover, and eBook formats (EPUB, MOBI, PDF), ensuring your book meets Amazon’s specific requirements.
Children’s Book Illustration: I create custom illustrations that capture the essence of your story, engaging young readers with vibrant, imaginative artwork.
Professional Book Cover Design: Whether you need a striking cover for a children’s book, fiction, or non-fiction, I design covers that grab attention and entice readers.
Fast Turnaround & Unlimited Revisions: I pride myself on delivering high-quality work with quick turnaround times and offer unlimited revisions to ensure you’re completely satisfied.
Self-Publishing Guidance: I’m here to support you every step of the way, offering expert advice on self-publishing, KDP guidelines, and book marketing.
Services I Offer:
✅ Children’s Book Illustration (Custom, High-Quality, Age-Appropriate Art)
✅ Unique Book Cover Design (Tailored to Your Genre)
✅ Amazon KDP Formatting (Paperback, Hardcover, eBook, KDP-Ready Files)
✅ eBook Conversion (EPUB, MOBI, PDF for Kindle & Other Platforms)
✅ Book Interior Layout & Typography (Professional & Readable Designs)
✅ Cookbook Design (Clean, Organized, and Visually Appealing)
✅ Self-Publishing Support & Consultation (From Manuscript to Amazon Listing)
Tools I Use:
🎨 Adobe InDesign (For Expert Formatting & Layouts)
🎨 Adobe Illustrator (For Stunning Illustrations & Designs)
🎨 Adobe Photoshop (For High-Impact Book Covers)
📚 Kindle Create (For Amazon KDP Formatting)
📚 MS Word + Acrobat Pro (For Text Formatting & PDF Conversion)
📱 Canva (For Mockups & Previews)
Find Me Using These Keywords:
Children’s Book Illustration | Book Cover Design | Amazon KDP Formatting | KDP Self-Publishing | Children’s Book Designer | Book Layout & Typography | eBook Conversion | Print-Ready Files | Custom Book Art | Illustrated Book Covers | Kindle Publishing Support | Professional Book Design | Self-Publishing Design | Custom Illustrations for Books
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Hello! I'm Tally and my friends call me 'T'. I’m a strategic editorial and cover designer, illustrator, and children’s book artist specializing in children’s book illustration, detailed custom illustrations, illustrated book cover design, ebook interior layout, magazine design, and KDP formatting.
I go beyond basic layouts by strategically blending children’s book illustration, visual storytelling, typography, and structured layouts. This approach guides reader attention, strengthens narrative flow, and elevates perceived value. Every illustration, cover, and page layout is purpose-driven enhancing the story, improving readability, and performing seamlessly across both print and digital publishing platforms.
What I help clients with:
🔹 Ebook cover design (Amazon KDP-ready)
🔹 Ebook formatting (reflowable & fixed layout)
🔹 KDP paperback & hardcover formatting
🔹 Magazine & editorial layout
🔹 Adobe InDesign–based layouts
🔹 Typography, hierarchy & visual structure
🔹 Print-ready & digital-ready files
Why clients choose me:
🔹 Strategic layout thinking (not template-based)
🔹 Platform-compliant KDP formatting
🔹 Strong typography & readability focus
🔹 Clean, professional, publish-ready output
🔹 Reliable communication & fast turnaround
If you’re publishing an ebook, book, or magazine and want it to look credible, read effortlessly, and meet professional publishing standards, I’m here to help bring that vision to life.
🔑 KEYWORDS:
ebook cover design, illustrated ebook cover, ebook design, ebook layout design, ebook interior design, ebook formatting, amazon kdp formatting, kdp ebook formatting, kdp paperback formatting, kdp hardcover formatting, book cover design, illustrated book cover, book interior layout, book formatting, print-ready book design, illustration, custom illustration, digital illustration, editorial illustration, book illustration, ebook illustration, cover illustration, concept illustration, visual storytelling, illustration-based design, hand-drawn illustration, vector illustration, magazine design, magazine layout, editorial design, editorial layout, publication design, layout design, print layout design, digital publication design, strategic graphic design, visual strategy, design systems, visual hierarchy, typography design, readability optimization, content-driven design, conversion-focused design, brand consistency, professional publishing standards, adobe indesign, indesign layout, indesign book formatting, indesign magazine design, adobe illustrator, adobe photoshop, print-ready files, pdf formatting, epub formatting, mobi formatting, fixed layout ebook, reflowable ebook, amazon kdp, kindle direct publishing, self-publishing design, ebook publishing, book publishing design, print-on-demand formatting, pod book design, ebook cover designer, book cover illustrator, kdp formatting expert, ebook layout designer, book designer indesign, magazine layout designer, editorial designer indesign
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With a strong foundation in graphic design and web development, I bring over a decade of hands-on experience to every project. I’m highly skilled in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator, as well as HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript.
My expertise lies in creating both print-ready and digital publications, including books, ebooks, covers, children’s books, magazines, brochures, and financial reports. I’m passionate about delivering high-quality design work that meets professional publishing standards.
Print Design Services
✔ Custom layout design from scratch
✔ Designs aligned with brand guidelines, series styles, or previous editions
✔ Expert use of Adobe InDesign for layout, Photoshop and Illustrator for image editing
✔ Print-ready files that meet Amazon, IngramSpark, Lulu, and other platform specifications
✔ All PDFs are fully tested and ready for seamless upload
Ebook Design & Conversion
✔ Reflowable and fixed-layout ebook design tailored to your content
✔ Faithful reproduction of print layouts for digital formats—achieving near-identical results
✔ Hand-coded EPUB and MOBI/KF8 files for superior quality—no automated converters
✔ Fully functional table of contents, indexes, metadata, and optimized images
✔ Validation with EPUBCheck and testing across multiple devices
✔ Files prepared for Amazon KDP, Apple Books, Google Play Books, Kobo, Smashwords, Lulu, Ingram, and more
Specializations
✔ Large-scale ebook conversions (entire catalogs)
✔ Complex and technical layouts (manuals, reports, cookbooks, etc.)
✔ Fiction formats (novels, poetry, scripts with reflowable formatting)
✔ Children’s books, comics, and graphic novels (image-heavy, fixed layout)
✔ Responsive communication and support, even after project completion
Please take a look at my portfolio to see examples of my work—and pay close attention to the details and design quality. I'm confident you'll see the care and precision I bring to each project.
Let me know if you'd like a shorter version or one tailored for a specific job category on Upwork!
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I help businesses, startups, and agencies build strong, modern, and high-impact digital experiences through Brand Identity, Logo Design, UI/UX Design, Print Design, and WordPress Development with 8+ years of my expertise and experience. My work focuses on creating cohesive brand visuals, user-friendly interfaces, and conversion-driven websites that elevate your business presence both online and offline.
✔ Brand Identity Expert
I create complete brand identities, including logos, color systems, typography, and visual guidelines that help businesses build a strong and memorable presence.
✔ Web Design & Development
I build client conversion focused, mobile responsive, fast, and SEO-friendly WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, and Shopify websites with custom design, smooth functionality, and conversion-focused structure tailored to business goals.
✔ UI/UX Design
I design clean, modern, and user-focused interfaces that improve usability, engagement, and overall digital experience across websites and applications.
✔ Print Design
I develop professional print materials such as business cards, brochures, flyers, and marketing assets that maintain consistent and high-quality branding.
Hakm B.
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TOP-RATED Graphic Designer with 4000+ Completed Projects
I help businesses, startups, and authors create clean, professional, and high-converting visual designs across branding, infographics, brochures, presentations, KDP publishing, and editable Canva Pro templates.
With 14+ years of experience, I’ve worked with global brands including Google, Adobe, and Upwork, delivering high-quality designs that simplify complex information and strengthen brand communication.
Specialized Services:
Infographics
Branding & Visual Identity
Brochure & Editorial Design
KDP & eBook Formatting
Canva Pro Editable Templates
Presentation & Pitch Deck Design
Social Media & Marketing Materials
Motion Graphics & Explainer Videos
Why clients work with me:
4000+ completed projects
Top-Rated on Upwork
Fast turnaround
Clear communication
Detail-focused execution
Long-term client relationships
Tools:
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Canva Pro, Figma, PowerPoint, Google Slides
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Many children’s book projects fail because the illustrations feel inconsistent, the characters change from page to page, the layout looks unprofessional, or the final files are rejected by Amazon KDP.
If you’re looking for a children’s book illustrator and writer who can turn your idea into a polished, publish-ready book with consistent characters, engaging storytelling, and professional formatting, you’re in the right place.
I help authors, self-publishers, and first-time creators bring children’s stories to life through:
✔ Children’s Book Illustration
✔ Character Design
✔ Story Writing
✔ Picture Book Illustration
✔ Book Layout & Formatting
✔ Amazon KDP Formatting
✔ Cover Design
✔ Print & eBook Preparation
Whether you already have a manuscript or only a rough idea, your book will be developed with a clear visual direction, child-friendly storytelling, and professional page design that keeps young readers engaged.
📍 What You Can Expect
• Consistent character design across every page
• Eye-catching children’s book illustrations that match your story tone
• Clean book layout with proper text placement and readability
• Print-ready and KDP-ready formatting
• Proper bleed, margins, trim size, and publishing setup
• High-resolution artwork for print and digital publishing
• A smooth process without needing multiple freelancers
I specialize in creating books for ages 3–12 using expressive illustrations, engaging page composition, and storytelling that parents enjoy reading repeatedly with their children.
📍 Services Include
• Children’s Book Illustration
• Character Illustration
• Storybook Design
• Children’s Story Writing
• Book Editing & Proofreading
• Amazon KDP Formatting
• Book Cover Design
• Kindle & eBook Formatting
• Picture Book Layout Design
• Cartoon Illustration
• Digital Illustration
• Print-Ready PDF & EPUB Files
📍 Why Clients Reach Out Repeatedly
Many authors struggle with:
✔Mismatched illustration styles,
✔Weak page composition,
✔Poor formatting,
✔Text placement issues,
✔Low-resolution artwork,
✔And confusing KDP requirements.
Instead of managing separate illustrators, writers, and formatters, you get one streamlined workflow focused entirely on children’s books.
Every illustration, character, and page layout is designed to work together cohesively from the first sketch to the final upload.
If you need a professional children’s book illustrator and writer for Amazon KDP, self-publishing, print books, or eBook publishing, send a message and let’s discuss your project.
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Hi, I’m Vishwajeet, a professional Book Cover Designer and self-published Author with 11+ years of experience in Adobe Photoshop and 5+ years in Canva.
I design high-converting book covers for:
📚 Amazon KDP (eBook + Paperback)
🎧 ACX / Audible Audiobook Covers
📕 Hardcover & Print-on-Demand platforms (IngramSpark, Lulu, etc.)
Why authors love working with me:
50+ book covers designed (fiction & non-fiction)
I am a KDP author myself, so I understand trim size, bleed, margins & Amazon’s rules
Eye-catching 3D mockups to boost clicks & sales
Fast delivery, clear communication, and unlimited minor revisions
What I can do for you:
Custom ebook, paperback & audiobook cover
Spine & back cover with blurb, barcode & author photo
3D mockups for Amazon A+ content & social media
Interior formatting for simple books (if needed)
Send me a message with your book title, subtitle, genre, and a few reference covers you like – I’ll reply with a clear plan and design concept for your book.
Let’s create a cover that grabs attention and sells more copies! ✨
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📘 10+ years of experience as | Expert Book Cover Designer | E-Cover and Print | Book Formatting | Specialist for Amazon KDP, Ingram Spark, Barnes & Noble, Book Baby, Lulu, and Lightning Source.
Hello, I'm Sinisa, a senior graphic designer, and book cover expert with over 10 years of experience in the publishing business. Passionate about creating unique, visually stunning, and captivating book covers that portray the essence of the book, and resonate with the target audience.
Over the past decade, I worked with hundreds of clients on thousands of book cover projects, including some of the NY Times and Amazon bestsellers.
Having created countless book covers across diverse genres and art styles, I am capable of meeting high-quality standards when it comes to photo, illustration, or typography-based covers. High Photoshop and Illustrator skills enable me to bring almost any vision to life, whether it's for a novel, romance, how-to, sci-fi, fantasy, fiction, non-fiction, and more.
In addition to cover design, I can provide design services for marketing materials, book interior format/design, and make sure everything is branded and visually cohesive, as I have also worked on branding and visual identity projects in the past.
The services I offer are listed below:
✔ Custom e-book and book cover design (paperback /hardcover/ dust jacket)
✔ACX version (Audible)
✔ 3D book cover
✔ Bundle (boxset) design
✔A+ content for KDP
✔ Promo materials for Ads, Social Headers, Posts, Bookmarks, etc.
✔ Book formatting and layout, print, and ebook.
Proficient skills in:
✔ Adobe Photoshop
✔ Adobe Illustrator
✔ Adobe Indesign
✔ Photomanipulation
✔ Vector Graphics and Illustrations
✔ Typography
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| DISCLAIMER | Please don't be discouraged by my project list, those are mostly long-term clients who make an order occasionally. I keep the contracts open so we don't have to re-open each time. I'm available for more work.
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My typical workflow begins with getting to know you and your book, ensuring I grasp all your requirements, goals, and visions for the cover, along with understanding your target audience and the market. I then deliver a few draft concepts for you to choose from, followed by updates, tweaks, and finalization of the selected concept.
If my work resonates with you and you think I'm a good fit, feel free to invite me for an interview or send a private message.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
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⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ - "Sinisa did an excellent job. His work is high quality, he is responsive, and he worked with my ideas. This is why I hire artists instead of using AI!"
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ - "Sinisa is the BEST book cover designer. I'll definitely be working with him on editing and designing the rest of my book."
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ - "Sinisa did the cover layout for my fantasy ebook and paperback. I loved the fact that he not only did what I asked but troubleshooted a lot of issues, provided multiple solutions from his side and was very flexible and was open to make last-minute updates. His solution to fix the size issue on the original art was brilliant. I look forward to working with him again on future projects and will recommend him to others as well."
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My Work Experience:
Over the past decade, as a freelancer on Upwork, I gained extensive experience in designing marketing materials like flyers, web banners, sales pages, product images etc. I excel in book cover design and formatting, having worked on thousands of titles, including projects for NY Times and Amazon bestsellers.
I spent five years (2017-2022) working full-time as a lead designer for a US-based startup, developing comprehensive branding for Triplebristle, an electric toothbrush company counting over 30 products. My work included logo design, Amazon marketing materials, web pages, product manuals, photography, and videography.
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Hi! 👋 I’m Eshban James, a 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐫 who’s spent the last 𝟖+ 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 helping founders, authors, and small teams turn their ideas into visuals that feel polished, intentional, and designs that communicate clearly and convert attention into action
I focus on work that doesn’t just look good, but works. Whether it’s a 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤, a 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐲, or a 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, my goal is to make your message clear, engaging, and hard to ignore. From first impressions of your business to 𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐬 that need to win the room, I design with purpose and impact.
I was previously a 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫, and I’m fully committed to delivering the same level of quality and consistency to earn that position again. Clients consistently appreciate the 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥, 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 I put into every project, and many prefer long-term collaboration because of it.
💼𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡:⬇
𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 (𝐈𝐥𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 + 𝐋𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭 + 𝐊𝐃𝐏/𝐈𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠)
- From character design to full picture-book spreads, I make sure the storytelling is strong and the final files print flawlessly.
- Most authors come to me overwhelmed, my job is to make the entire process easy.
𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐋𝐨𝐠𝐨 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧
- Not just a logo drop… but a full identity that feels like you: color systems, typography, brand rules, and visuals that stay consistent wherever you use them.
𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭 & 𝐋𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 (𝐈𝐧𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭)
- Magazines, brochures, catalogs, packaging, labels, posters, anything that needs structure, hierarchy, and professional print prep.
𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐬 & 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
- Startup decks, investor decks, corporate slides, built to guide attention and make your message land with impact.
💼𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐌𝐞
- Previously a Top Rated Freelancer, currently focused on delivering the same high-quality results to earn it again.
- Clients usually tell me the same thing: I’m calm, fast, communicative, and I think ahead.
- You won’t need to chase me for updates, explain things twice, or worry about how the final files will behave when you upload or print them.
- Many clients prefer long-term collaboration because they trust the quality and consistency I provide.
I treat every project, big or small, with the same care.
Because your book, brand, or product isn’t “just another job” to you, so it shouldn’t be to me either.
✔Worked with 𝟑𝟎𝟎+ 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝𝐰𝐢𝐝𝐞 across publishing, startups, and small businesses
✔Delivered 𝟒𝟓𝟎+ 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 including branding, books, and print materials
✔8+ years of 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 (𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬)
🛠 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 & 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬
Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Figma, Canva, PowerPoint, AI-assisted workflows, brand strategy, illustration, layout design, typography, KDP formatting, IngramSpark formatting, print production, and consistent multi-platform branding.
If you’re looking for design that’s not just visually strong but also practical and professional, Send me a message with your project details, I’ll guide you on the best way to approach it.
𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬,
Eshban.
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