Success Stories

“I found my incredible designer through INABC.com and I couldn’t be happier. She responded to my brief with her examples and, immediately, I was blown away by the quality of her work.

Once we started working together, she provided so many amazing options for my cover that it was hard for me to choose a direction since they were all so amazing. The cover we landed on matches the themes and details of my story so perfectly. Luísa made my dream cover a reality.”

“My INABC experience was perfect. The site’s detailed prompts required that I share five example covers I love and three example covers I hate, which greatly helped me communicate my vision to prospective cover artists.

Within 24 hours, my INABC ad received about a dozen proposals from highly experienced and talented cover artists.

I picked Jet Purdie and he absolutely nailed the tone, content, and illustration style I envisioned for the cover of my novel, Brunner in the Black. Jet and INABC both greatly exceeded my expectations and I highly recommend both of them.”

INABC was exactly what I needed, from start to finish. The collection of covers on the site gave me a lot to think about and writing up the brief to post on the jobs board helped me refine what I was looking for.

As soon as it was posted, emails started flooding in. It was a nice problem to have that it was difficult to narrow down to just one, since a number of them would have done a great job.

It was also re-assuring to have Zoe confirm my top three choices and give some guidance on what to expect. Jason Anscomb was a fantastic collaborator and it was a lot of fun going back and forth to get the design just right. I would 100% recommend INABC.

“When I started thinking about my book cover, I knew I wanted to work with a professional cover designer with experience in the field.

Discovering I Need a Book Cover and its Jobs Board was a huge relief, as the idea of reaching out to multiple designers individually felt overwhelming.

Creating the brief actually helped me understand what I was looking for. Soon after posting it, I was contacted by many talented designers.
The hardest part was choosing just one.

In the end, the designer I selected was able to capture all my ideas perfectly, and I couldn’t be happier with the final result.”

Finding a cover designer for this project was incredibly easy with I Need a Book Cover.

We received so many strong bids from talented designers, and it allowed us to find the perfect style for our cover concept. The designer we chose was very easy to work with and provided fantastic design options for us.

“From beginning to end, my entire experience with INABC was fantastic. I was contacted by around 20 designers, and while I knew the quality of the work would be good based off on the other projects I’d seen on the site, I was genuinely amazed by the caliber of designer on the platform. While some services underwhelm and overcharge, if anything, the inverse is true of INABC. Your greatest difficulty will be choosing between so many excellent designers! I would heartily recommend the platform to any independent author who is looking for a cover – you can rest assured knowing your work will be given the attention, care, and quality that it deserves.”

“When I decided to go indie for my first published book, I knew I’d be navigating an ocean of difficult decisions—writing tools, editorial services, where/how to publish my book, and of course—cover design. I discovered INABC after listening to Zoe’s episode on the podcast Cover Meeting, and I’m so glad I did!

The website was easy to navigate, and I found plenty of inspiring examples to spark ideas before creating a brief for my book cover. I chose the concierge service, which I highly recommend. Zoe helped me tailor my brief to attract maximum interest from designers, even though my budget was below the standard rate. The response blew me away—over 20 designers reached out to work on my cover!

I was initially nervous about the process since I’d already commissioned an illustration for my book, but Steph absolutely knocked it out of the park. If you want to give your book the cover it deserves, look no further than INABC.”

“I assumed finding a book cover designer would be straightforward, but it was a lot more challenging than I expected. I spent hours on various freelance platforms, carefully vetting designers, reviewing portfolios, and having detailed conversations to make sure we were on the same page—only to be disappointed, time after time. After going through three different designers who couldn’t bring my vision to life, I realized I needed a platform that specialized in experienced, vetted book cover designers.

Then I found INeedABookCover.com, and it was exactly what I’d been looking for. The process helped me refine my vision and communicate it clearly. After posting my project, I received over ten inquiries from designers, all of whom had relevant experience in book cover design. This allowed me to choose someone who truly understood the level of detail and creativity I was aiming for.

INeedABookCover.com made it easy to connect with the right designer, and I finally got the professional, high-quality cover I’d been hoping for. Highly recommend!”

“When I started looking for a cover designer, I looked everywhere. INABC stood out immediately for its direct access to top-quality talent. The designers listed here have worked on some of my favorite covers. Since my book combines science fiction and political satire, I knew it might be a design challenge, and I needed a designer who could collaborate with me on a standout cover. Thankfully, that’s exactly what I found on INABC. I love the cover Matt designed—it’s been a great experience, I’ve learned a lot, and I look forward to using the platform again for future projects.”

“In a way, cover design is more important than the book itself because potential readers won’t look closer if the cover isn’t engaging. And if the cover is a mismatch to the book, readers could be unhappy with the story they find inside even if the book is good.

The cover design for my first book was a challenge: a true crime, biographical, historical fiction, mystery with touches of horror. I had no idea where to find designers who could handle the job until someone recommended INeedABookCover.

The submission process at INABC was simple and straightforward, and helped me clarify my tastes and needs. I received almost 40 responses in the first week, from designers with portfolios showcasing many different and compelling styles.

I hired a designer a week later and am thrilled with the final design.”

“So far, this has been an awesome experience for me. I feel like I know way more than I did about this process before I got started and I was able to prepare a brief that hit the right notes. Finding a designer felt very daunting and this has made me feel like way less of an imposter!  YAY!!!

All I did was go through your resources and follow your directions… I looked professional (I’m a first-timer!) and attracted loads of amazing people to work with. 

I don’t know what I expected, but not this many and not that calibre of talent.”