Design
Just because your book is self-published doesn’t mean it has to look like it.
Design
At Professional Guided Publishing, our design team specializes in crafting visually appealing book covers and engaging interior layouts tailored to each author’s narrative and audience. Our professional designers ensure every element, from typography to imagery, enhances the reader’s experience and boosts the book’s market appeal, setting it apart in the competitive publishing landscape.
Why Work with PGP
Designers?
We're the Best
Our artists treat each book as a unique project, never content with the same old boring templatized cover. With unmatched attention to detail, our customized design solutions reflect your book's theme and resoundingly resonate with its intended audience. Our approach ensures that your book not only looks great but also communicates effectively with readers.
Professional Aesthetic Appeal
With an eye-catching cover and a well-laid-out interior, your book will stand out on shelves and online displays.
Collaborative Process
We believe in a collaborative design process, actively involving authors in decisions regarding the look and feel of their book. This partnership ensures that the final product authentically represents the author’s vision while maintaining professional design standards.
Market-Driven Designs
Our designs are not only beautiful but also market driven. We stay abreast of current trends in book design across various genres to ensure that your book appeals to contemporary readers and meets industry expectations.
Integrated Visual Storytelling
Beyond aesthetic design, our team focuses on visual storytelling that complements and enhances the written word. From cover to cover, every design element is thoughtfully selected to contribute to the story’s atmosphere and reader experience.
Design FAQs
What types of design services do you offer for authors?
Every component needed to design your book, whether it is a mass-market paperback, trade hardcover, or cookbook. We provide comprehensive design services including cover and dust jacket design, photo insert creation, interior layout, typography selection, and general graphic design.
How involved should I be in the design process?
A ton! Author involvement is essential to ensuring the final design exceeds your expectations. We first ask authors to provide a mood board of existing book covers whose style resonates with them as well as complete a questionnaire to narrow down the direction and style of their vision. Our designers will take that guidance and create mockups combining the various elements outlined, updating and tweaking to create the cover of your dreams.
What makes a great cover?
Our design team considers several factors, including your book’s genre and target audience as well as your personal preferences, alongside current market trends. This approach ensures a design that not only looks great but also appeals to potential readers.
How long does the book design process take?
Typically, the design process can take anywhere from a few weeks to a couple of months depending on the complexity of the project and the number of revisions required. We’ll provide a timeline estimate at the start of the project.
Do you provide designs for both print and digital formats?
Of course! We design book covers for all formats: hardcover, paperback, audiobook, and e-book.
What is the cost of your design services?
The cost varies depending on the complexity of the design and the specific services required. We will provide a detailed quote after discussing your project requirements.
