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Neil 5 star rating

Berkley, MI, USA

Book designer specializing in novels, offering a select interior design service for budget-conscious self-publishers.

Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, Contemporary Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Romantic Comedy, Chick Lit, and Women's Fiction.

Work experience:

  • HarperCollins Publishers
  • Self-employed

Lauryn 5 star rating

Los Angeles, CA, USA

I’m an LA born and based Eisner-nominated graphic designer here to make your book dreams come true!

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, and Photography.

Work experience:

  • Z2 Comics
  • Self-employed
  • Riot Games
  • Baby Tattoo Books

Megan 5 star rating

Charleston, SC, United States

A designer with a passion for books and a comprehensive knowledge of both traditional and independent publishing.

Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, Romance, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • CreateSpace, Subsidiary of Amazon.com
  • Amazon.com

Lance 5 star rating

Charleston, SC, USA

Former Amazon/KDP book designer with over 12 years of experience working with independent authors and publishers.

Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Thriller & Suspense, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • CreateSpace/KDP

Charles 5 star rating

Seattle, WA, USA

Illustrator - Charlie believes in a future where somehow, against all odds, we make it. Tell me your story! Let’s bring it to life.

Genres: Short Story, Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Gaming & LitRPG, LGBTQ Fiction, Space Opera, Science Fiction, Steampunk, Post-Apocalyptic, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Coyote & Crow

I am an illustrator specializing in digital inking. I create chapter headings, maps, character sketches and author merchandise.

Genres: Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Children's, Gaming & LitRPG, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Candice 5 star rating

Iowa City, IA, United States

Award-winning fantasy illustrator. 100% hand-made with no generative AI. Providing cover design, typography, marketing assets, and more!

Genres: Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Steampunk, Science Fiction, Gaming & LitRPG, and New Adult.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Bovard Studio, Inc.

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Keith 5 star rating

Indianapolis, IN, USA

Freelance illustrator and designer specialized in games and children's media, creating energetic and fantastical art.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Humor & Comedy, Gaming & LitRPG, Sports & Outdoors, Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, and Christian Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • MegaCon Games
  • Penguin / DK Publishing / BradyGames
  • Indiana Wesleyan University

Steve 5 star rating

Seattle, WA, USA

I paint spaceships and other things. Freelance illustrator and commissioning art director with 15 combined years in those drivers seats.

Genres: Space Opera, Science Fiction, Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Military Science Fiction, Epic Fantasy, and Fantasy.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Fantasy Flight Games

Gene 5 star rating

New York, NY, USA

Full-service design studio specializing in cover art and branding for indie authors and independent publishers.

Genres: Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Science Fiction, Action & Adventure, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Historical Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Contemporary Romance, Romance, and Historical Romance.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Laurel 5 star rating

Simi Valley, CA, USA

I am a professional illustrator and comic artist who creates magical worlds for audiences to wander into.

Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Gaming & LitRPG, and Romance.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • LifeOmic
  • Vensure Employer Services

Kelly 5 star rating

Wilmington, DE, United States

I love how good design can complete a writer's vision and make it engaging. Fantasy, thrillers, historical and fiction really get me going.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Fantasy, Poetry, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Thriller & Suspense, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, and New Adult.

Work experience:

  • Four Dog Creative
  • Delaware Today
  • Delaware Bride
  • Self-employed

Eric 5 star rating

Saint Charles, MO, USA

illustrator specializing in fantasy horror and history.

Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Gaming & LitRPG, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Steampunk, Science Fiction, and Dystopian.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Ivy 5 star rating

Atlanta, GA, USA

I love the process of bringing the author's characters and worlds to life--it's exciting for the both of us! Let's get started!

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, and Fantasy.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Anthony 5 star rating

New York, NY, USA

Award winning book cover illustrator specializing in Fantasy and Sci-fi. Clients include Fantasy Flight Games, Palladium Books and more.

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Short Story, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Classics, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Dustin Yellin Studios
  • Self-employed

C.J. 5 star rating

Chicago, IL, USA

I'm an award-winning illustrator, well-versed both in realistic nature-based and fantasy painting and children's media ✨

Genres: Nature, Non-Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Children's, and Historical Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • U.S Chess Federation (Freelance Client)
  • Gallopade
  • Cepia, LLC

Jake 5 star rating

Blacksburg, SC, United States

Versatile, easy-going and ready to work for you!

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

  • Print Depot
  • Self-employed

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The fantasy book market is huge, and that means you'll need to put in work for your book to stand out. One way of giving your book the best fighting chance on the shelves is perfecting your book design — and for that, you'll need a professional.

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