Expert Book Design for Nonfiction Authors
Fair or not, everyone will judge it by the cover.
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I had the honor of chatting with Matty Dalrymple about cover design on the ALLi podcast.
Hey, I’m Rachel.
I design nonfiction book covers and interiors.
I founded Printed Page Studios with the mission of providing high-quality book design services to purpose-driven nonfiction authors.
If this sounds like you, you’re in the right place:
you’re writing a nonfiction book and plan to self-publish
you know how important book design is to your book’s success
you want to do things “right” and publish the highest quality book possible (which means you aren’t trying to get your book out in just a few weeks—you realize that quality editing, design, and production takes time, and there are no shortcuts).
you don’t want someone else having final say over your work, and you want full ownership, control, and royalties
you are purpose-driven, passionate about your book topic, and are publishing to make an impact
you aren’t interested in trying to DIY things that aren’t in your zone of genius
you understand the massive ROI that can come from publishing a high-quality book, and see publishing as an investment that will pay you back in a multitude of ways, far beyond book sales alone
you value quality and connection, and are looking for a design service where you will be heard and have direct communication with your designer—not just a cog in a business machine, going through a middle-person and getting canned email responses.
—Tisha Schuller, Founder & CEO, Adamantine Energy, author of Real Decarbonization
“Rachel’s work was excellent. I really appreciated the way she was welcoming and responsive to our feedback. I love love love the final products! I might have to write another book so we can do this again.”
How can I help?
Have general questions?
If you’d like to learn more and say hello, join me on Zoom for office hours.
Office hours is for anyone who wants to learn more about the book design services I offer or to see if I’d be able to help with your project.
Investment: Free!
Need personalized guidance?
If you have questions about your specific book project, schedule a 45-minute consultation call for personalized guidance on anything related to book design or production. Topics include cover design, interior design and layout, preparing your manuscript and images, choosing a book size, etc.
Investment: $97
P.S. This call will be valuable no matter who you work with for book design. But if you sign up with me within 60 days of a consult call, I’ll deduct the price of one call from your total invoice.
Ready to get started on book design?
Apply to work with me. If you’re interested in hiring me for one-on-one book design work, learn more about my services and apply to work with me.
Investment: Varies
all-inclusive cover and interior design packages typically start at $4k
—Jeff Shannon, owner of Jeff Shannon Facilitation, author of Lead Engaging Meetings
“I would absolutely recommend Printed Page Studios. Your straightforward approach and reliability make you an excellent partner when launching a book. I appreciated how simple and straightforward Printed Page Studios made the process and how everything was delivered exactly as promised. Printed Page Studios will be the first call I make when I launch my 3rd book.”
Want to make sure you get a stellar cover design, no matter who you’re working with?
Stay on schedule by planning ahead (your designer will need more information than you probably realize), and learn how to prepare the BEST guidance possible so you get an amazing cover. I’ve crafted this guide from 15 years’ experience as a book designer.
$97
A stellar manuscript isn’t enough to publish a successful book.
As an expert on your topic, sharing your incredibly valuable knowledge and wisdom should be enough.
But the truth is that readers judge the quality of a book’s content by the quality of its design.
Furthermore, without having either in-depth knowledge and experience in the publishing industry, getting your book into the world without expert help can cost you more time, money, and headaches than you ever imagined.
Book Design Services
Offering cover-to-cover design and formatting.
Includes:
Design strategy kick-off call
Cover design
3 unique front cover concepts to choose from
up to 3 rounds of unlimited front cover revisions
back cover and spine design with 1 round of revisions
Book interior page design and full layout
Sample page design with 1 round refinements if needed
Image evaluation and color conversion as needed
Some interior revisions included
Ebook conversion
Book Style Guide
3D mockup graphic of front cover, along with jpg images of front cover for print or web use
full ownership of design copyright and all files
Investment: full packages typically start at $4,000
—Maureen Buick, author of Finding Bomb Boogie
“In the beginning (when it was finally time to choose a book cover designer and book interior designer), I narrowed it down to three choices based on recommendations, reviews, and examples of their work. I am so thankful I went with my intuition. I could not be happier with the end results—perfection!
Rachel was always patient and never made me feel like I was asking too much or taking up too much of her time. She was always supportive and believed in my project. Her design sense and publishing knowledge are exceptional, and I could not be happier with the end result. When we first embarked on this adventure together, Rachel spent about one hour asking me questions but mostly listening to me to get a sense of what I expected in a design. Because my book is a combination of memoir and World War II history, it was not typical of the traditional war biography or history genre. I wanted my cover to portray that feeling, and Rachel nailed it from the start. She is a true professional. No need to look further!”
15 years
designing books
9+ publishers
worked with
400+ books
designed
—Bob Harpole, Client Experience Manager, Best Seller Publishing
“Printed Page Studios is the go-to place when you are looking for a high-quality book design. Rachel helped us to figure out where we were going wrong and how to correct it. She was professional, responsive, and she got things done quickly. I totally recommend her and her company.”
Everyone will judge it by the cover (and interior).
Quality book design is an investment with an ROI. Missing the mark on book cover and interior design will cost you in so many ways:
loss of book sales
reduced impact
damaged reputation and perceived credibility because of an amateur-looking book
frustration and lost time—dozens of hours trying to DIY
missing out on revenue, lead generation, speaking engagements, and other career opportunities
—Suzy S., Author & cover design client