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Dos and Don’ts

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Design Devices

Dos and Don’ts

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byZoe Norvell
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Design Devices

Just a bunch of dos and don’ts for your viewing pleasure!

Do Something by Kajal Odedra

Designer: Kishan Rajani

Do Over by Jon Acuff

Designer: Zoe Norvell

Do It For Yourself by Kara Cutruzzula

Illustrated by Tessa Forrest

Do This, Not That

Designer: let us know!

Do Tell by Lindsay Lynch

Designer: Emily Mahon

Do/ book series from Chronicle Books

Designer: James Victore

Don’t Diet, Be Happy by Katherine McIntosh

Designer: Zoe Norvell

Don’t Call Me Home by Alexandra Auder

Designer: Colin Webber

Don’t Call Me Princess by Peggy Orenstein

Designer: Robin Bilardello

Don’t Save Anything by James Salter

Designer: Zoe Norvell

Don’t Worry by Shunmyo Masuno

Designer: Colin Webber

Don’t Let It Get You Down by Savala Nolan

Designer: Zoe Norvell

Don’t Look Away by Danielle Laidley

Designer: George Saad

Don’t Fear The Reaper by Stephen Graham Jones

Designer: let us know!

How to Find the Best Book Cover Designer for Your Project

The “best” book cover artist is subjective and varies according to an author’s specific vision and style preference. However, platforms like the INeedABookCover Job Board have made it easier for authors to find and collaborate with talented, professional designers like the ones listed in this article.

If you enjoyed this listicle, be sure to check out our Design Devices series to explore other elements commonly used on book covers such as clouds, paintings, and matches.

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Zoe Norvell

Zoe has been in the publishing world since 2011 and currently lives in Washington, DC.

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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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