Jessica Handelman

Creative Director

Jessica Handelman is the Co-Founder of Artful Narratives Media and Co-Creator of the Speaking Soundly and Moving Moments podcasts.

A book publishing veteran with over twenty years of experience at Simon & Schuster, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books & Media, and HarperCollins Publishers before dipping her toes into the world of audio, Jessica has a deep love for the art of storytelling. She is a team builder, innovative problem solver, photoshoot director, and designer of numerous New York Times and USA Today best-selling books.

Jessica is a seasoned Creative Director and diplomatic leader with a proven track record for launching new lines of business, growing sales, and managing strategic partners. She lives in New York City with her family, which includes a white fluffy dog.

Jessica Handelman

Creative Director

New York, USA

New York USA

Jessica Handelman is the Co-Founder of Artful Narratives Media and Co-Creator of the Speaking Soundly and Moving Moments podcasts.

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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Jessica Handelman

Creative Director

Jessica Handelman

Creative Director

Designer Requirements

Designer Disclaimer

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