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Jessica Handelman

Creative Director

Jessical 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.

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Jessica Handelman

Creative Director

Jessical 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.

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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.

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