Book COVER Design

Beautiful Book Design for Writers, Poets, Artists, Creatives & Entrepreneurs.

Professional book design services for established and aspiring authors. lovingly crafted in stroud, gloucestershire.

‘Book design that shines’

Work with an award-winning, Stroud-based cover and layout designer and Book artist with over 25 years of creative expertise.

As a book cover designer, I design book covers and layouts for fiction and non-fiction writers, poets, creatives, artists, organisations, foundations, trusts, charities, speakers, and entrepreneurs. I’m based in Stroud, Gloucestershire, UK, but I work with clients across the UK and internationally.

‘Entice readers to find out more about your book with BEGUILING book and cover design’

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book design & Cover Art Gallery

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Book Design Testimonials

Testimonials

“I was lucky enough to get introduced to Jason to finish a publishing project for my father’s book! Jason was a pleasure to work with, understood the brief and got it done ahead of the agreed time frame! I HIGHLY recommend Jason!”

– Natasha Whiting – Kollo Health

“Jason did a great job putting together the cover of our poetry magazine and even forwarded it on directly to the printers for us. When we realised at virtually the last minute before going to print that we had given Jason the incorrect dimensions, he was right there to help us straight away and put things right in time for the printing to go ahead as scheduled. Now there's service!”

— Peadar and Collette – Poetry Bus

“Working with Jason was truly a dream! We needed a book cover quickly, and Jason rose to the challenge with great care and skill. He listened to our brief, produced multiple versions in a very short time and then worked seamlessly with us and the publishers to produce a cover that we love. Jason was prompt and clear in communicating and ever willing to experiment and keep on tweaking until we were able to say: that's IT! The whole process was enjoyable and easy, and we felt confident that we were in the hands of an experienced professional. I highly recommend Jason for book cover design.”

– Katherine and Graeme – From Little Acorns Biography

“I have just received the proofs for the paperback and hardcover versions and I’m impressed with the visual appearance. Thank you for your co-operation on this project.”

— Rod Julian

“I approached Jason as I was looking to work with an independent creative to design the cover for my first book. I was drawn to Jason for two reasons: I was drawn to his style, and I loved that he had a passion for nature, as do I. Never having commissioned a book cover before, I was a little apprehensive about how the process would work. However, Jason was careful to explain everything to me along the way, and at each stage of the process, he has been an absolute pleasure to work with. Jason listened carefully to my vision, and the finished cover is everything I had hoped for. Thank you!”

— Nicola Smalley – The Way of the Buzzard – The Mystery School

“Jason at The Daydream Academy was recommended by a friend when I was looking for someone to give my poetry pamphlet cover an arty or professional look. I had a vague idea of how I wanted it to look, but it was as if Jason was a mind-reader when he sent me the first images for the proposed cover artwork. He translated my vague ideas into a cover which I love, which represents the concept of my poetry and of which I am proud, a great achievement.”

— Sheena Bradley

“The theme of my books is World War 1 in the Middle East. Some of my books mirror battles and events from the Old Testament in places where the WW1 action takes place.

Jason has somehow found images of Palestine in the 1900s with maps of that period and old images of 3000 years before. His stunning designs reflect the stories inside the book very well, matching the brief I gave him very closely.

Check out my book covers for yourself: the Michmash Miracles, Armageddon Revelations and Doctors at War, and you will see exactly what I mean. I know these designs will help create great book sales which is exactly the point of the exercise. And will give a good return on the investment I have made.

Jason has been extremely helpful in setting up the online marketing of the books and is very knowledgeable of this rather complex area, which I knew nothing about. As you can see, I eagerly recommend his services.”

— Nigel Messenger

‘A picture paints a thousand words but a great cover sells them’

Jason Conway

Book cover design for Yellow Over The Mountain Gloucestershire

Nothing is truer of a brilliant book cover that quickly conveys the theme of a book to a potential reader. That's why your book, your labour of love, needs a beautiful cover design to compel people to find out more.

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I’ll make your book stand out in a bookstore or shine online, and help to generate those much needed sales. 

Remember, your readers are busy people. They need to make up their mind in a very short time and a captivating cover can make or break that buying decision.

How much does book cover design cost?

Book cover design from £195

Take the risk out of book cover and book design by using an award-winning designer to craft an attention-grabbing book design that entices the reader to buy your book. Why risk sales and your reputation with DIY book design when you can hire a pro to create something engaging that people want to pick up off the shelf or buy online?

I work on a fixed price basis, so the quote you get is the price you'll pay and no more!

You can select from my four book design packages. If you have a bespoke book cover design or book design and layout project, get in touch so that I can provide a fixed-price quote.

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Book design Services

  • Book Design

  • Book Cover Design

  • Ebook Cover Design

  • Ebook Conversion for Kindle & iBooks

  • Book Illustration

  • Painting, Drawing & Sketching

  • Self Publishing Help

  • ISBN & ISSN Registration

  • Branding & Marketing

  • Press & Media Advert Design

  • Supporting Marketing & Promotional Materials

Why hire me for professional cover & Book design?

  • 25+ years experience working in creative industry

  • Award-winning designer, poet and artist

  • I’ve designed hard bound books, paperback books, book covers, cover art, book illustration, coffee table books, annual reports, business books, eBook covers, spiral bound books, magazines, chapbooks, pamphlets and more.

  • Professional service and guidance

  • Very happy clients

  • I’m a published author and poet

  • Passion for art, design, poetry and literature

  • Print sourcing and print management expertise

Give your next book the impact it needs to compel your audience to buy, by hiring a professional book cover designer, illustrator and artist.

Professional book design, self-publishing support, branding, art and illustration for Stroud, Gloucestershire, across the UK and worldwide. If you’re a Stroud-based writer, based in the UK or an international author and need professioal and effective book cover design and book layout design, I’d LOVE to hear from you!

Author & Publishing House Websites with Squarespace

Get a professional and effective book, author or publishing website to promote yourself as a writer, a new book launch, or your publishing house.

You'll get great design, a super easy-to-manage website that fits all devices and can easily grow with your success, and full e-commerce capability to sell your books directly from your website. I’m also a Squarespace Expert and Authorised Trainer, so you and your project will be in safe hands.

Squarespace website design for Black Eyes Publishing UK

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Are you a writer? Interested in Self-Publishing? Become a member of Alli (Alliance of Independent Authors)

Alliance of Independent Authors

If you’re a writer, author, publisher or work in the publishing sector, do you know about Alli? The Alliance of Independent Authors is a worldwide organisation created to help people to self-publish. It’s a great resource with member meet-ups, a Facebook group, and regular insights, tips, and advice on everything related to self-publishing. You can sign up as a member as an Author or a Partner, so if you’re writing your first book, are a successful self-published author or work in publishing or a related field, you can benefit from joining.

Brilliant and beautiful book cover and book layout design for writers, poets, authors, publishers, entrepreneurs and organisations. I’m based in Stroud, Gloucestershire but I work with clients across the UK and internationally.