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AUTHORS, be sure to check out the For Authors page! 

For questions about the Jobs Board, write us at the address below.

If you’re ready for your creative brief to be seen by hundreds of designers all at once, click “Create a New Brief.” After we’ve received your completed form and payment, we will contact you with a confirmation within 2 business days.

If you are trying to communicate with a specific designer, do not email INABC. Instead, email each designer directly using the contact information listed on their personal portfolio website. Writing to INABC will not give you direct access to any of the designers listed in our directory.

To understand how to find a professional book cover designer, read this.

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DESIGNERS, be sure to check out the For Designers page! 

The designers listed in our Directory have been invited to join based on their experience and portfolios. If you would like to be considered for a future invitation, send us a brief email introduction. While we cannot reply to every message, we truly appreciate your interest!

If you would like to receive access to the Creative Briefs listed on the private Jobs Board, join the listserv by applying here.

If you would like to add a cover to our gallery indefinitely, upload your work here! Please allow up to 2 business days for us to upload your work.

If you’re able to provide any missing design credits, email us! We rely on crowdsourcing tips. If you provide missing credits for 5 books, we will post a cover of your choosing to say Thanks!

For all other questions, write to ineedabookcover.site@gmail.com.

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Designer Requirements

Only a carefully curated group of designers are given access to the creative briefs posted on the INABC Jobs Board. This system ensures that clients receive top-notch, focused proposals from professionals whose talents have been vetted

All designers who will be bidding on your cover design have applied to receive job notifications and have been approved by the INABC admin team. Our approved designers:

  • Are professional book cover designers, not simply generalist graphic designers.
  • Have been working in the industry for a minimum of 3 years, usually more.
  • Must demonstrate a contemporary aesthetic, creating work that feels current and relevant to today’s book design market. We seek professionals who stay informed on industry trends while pushing boundaries with innovative, forward-thinking designs. Our designers know that our clients are not looking for designs that feel “dated.”
  • Work on multiple book cover projects in any given month
  • Are committed to delivering high-quality, original designs tailored to each client’s unique vision. 
  • Do NOT sell or offer book cover premades. At INABC, we do not condone the offering of pre-made book covers. We are fans of highly bespoke cover work.
  • Do NOT use AI-generated imagery in their commercial work.
  • Have accessible online portfolios showcasing book cover work that are easy for anyone to review.
  • Have extensive experience working with self-publishing authors AND commercial presses.
  • Are available and excited to receive these weekly briefs.

If you are contacted by a designer that doesn’t align with the requirements described above, we ask that you please contact the INABC admin team at ineedabookcover.assistant@gmail.com.

Designer Disclaimer

INABC is not a full-service design agency. It’s a curated directory that helps you connect directly with talented freelance designers. Each designer handles their own pricing, process, and contracts. We encourage you to communicate clearly with your chosen designer and to review their portfolio carefully to make sure they’re a good fit for your project. Designers and authors are expected to draft, negotiate, and sign their own contracts to ensure that expectations, deliverables, and rights are clearly outlined before any work begins.

While we do our best to curate a talented community, INABC is not involved in the collaborations that follow and we cannot guarantee the outcome of individual projects with specific designers. If you run into an issue with a designer that you find from using INABC, we are open to learning about your experience, but ultimately, INABC will not be involved in any specific disputes. For more information, visit the For Authors page and read our Terms & Conditions.

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