PROFESSIONAL BOOK DESIGN FOR INDEPENDENT AUTHORS
I help authors bring their books to life with thoughtful, market-ready design and experienced guidance through the publishing process.
With a professional background at Simon & Schuster and Random House, I bring traditional publishing experience to every project—from cover and interior design to production, author websites, and promotional materials.
"I feel so incredibly lucky to have met Laura— and to have her experience and her creative eye at work on my book cover. I was first interested in working with Laura due to her deep bench of experience with big publishers, and I was not disappointed. When I saw the comps she created, I really felt like Laura got what I was going for - and I absolutely fell in love with one of her designs. She's a real pro and an excellent communicator with a wonderful creative spirit—a rare combination to find, in my experience. I highly, highly recommend her work.
—Megan O'Leary
EXPERIENCE MATTERS
A great book deserves design that reflects the quality of the work inside.
During my years at Simon & Schuster and Random House, I worked alongside editorial, marketing, and publicity teams to create books designed not only to look beautiful, but to connect with their intended audience.
Today, I bring that same experience to independent authors.
My approach is collaborative and personal. I take the time to understand your book, your audience, and what you hope to achieve—then help you create a professional finished product that can confidently compete in today's publishing marketplace.
FROM MANUSCRIPT TO PUBLISHED BOOK
Publishing independently gives authors tremendous freedom, but it also means managing decisions that were traditionally handled by an entire publishing team.
That's where I can help.
BOOK COVER DESIGN
Your cover is one of your book's most important marketing tools. I create custom covers informed by your manuscript, genre, audience, and marketplace—combining strategy with strong visual storytelling to create a cover that gets noticed for the right reasons.
LEARN ABOUT MY COVER DESIGN PROCESS
INTERIOR BOOK DESIGN
The experience of your book continues when the reader opens the cover. Thoughtful typography, hierarchy, spacing, and page design give your book the polish and readability readers expect from a professionally published title.
PUBLISHING & PRODUCTION
The final steps of publishing can be surprisingly complicated. I can help prepare and upload your files to KDP and IngramSpark, review proofs, and assist with metadata, keywords, categories, and other details needed to get your book ready for publication.
BEYOND THE BOOK
AUTHOR WEBSITES
Your website should give readers, media, and potential collaborators a professional place to discover you and your work. I design custom author and book websites that extend the visual identity of your book and help establish your presence online.
PROMOTIONAL & LAUNCH MATERIALS
From media sheets and social graphics to banners and other branded materials, I can carry the look and feel of your book into the pieces you need to promote it.
AUTHOR ADVANTAGE PACKAGE
For authors who would rather not coordinate multiple designers and publishing services, my Author Advantage Package brings cover design, interior book design, ePub conversion, and publishing support together in one streamlined process.
One designer. One cohesive vision. Experienced guidance from manuscript to publication.
LET'S TALK ABOUT YOUR BOOK
Every book is different. Tell me a little about yours, where you are in the publishing process, and what kind of help you're looking for.
What Clients Say
"Laura is a talented designer, expert communicator, and a fun collaborator. I knew right away I was in great hands. She's extremely knowledgeable and incredibly gracious. I will definitely call upon her talents again! Thank you, Laura!!!" —Katie Love
