Nonfiction Book Cover & Print Layout Design
Budget: $30 – $250 USD
I'm in need of a seasoned graphic designer with a strong portfolio in print book layout and cover design. The project involves creating a professional back cover and spine for my nonfiction hardcover book. You will also need to format my Word document to be print-ready for Amazon hardcover publishing.
Key details:
- Book dimensions: 6 x 9 inches
- Total page count: Less than 100 pages
- Preferred back cover style: Minimalistic
Ideal candidates will have:
- Extensive experience in book cover and print layout design
- A keen eye for minimalistic design elements
- Proficiency in formatting documents for Amazon hardcover publishing
- Excellent communication skills for understanding project requirements and updates.
Scope of Work:
Cover Design (Back + Spine):
Format the back cover and spine using:
Exact back cover text (I’ll provide the full copy)
A blank placeholder box in the lower left corner where I will later insert my photo
Use clean, professional design with thoughtful spacing and typography
Ensure no hyphenated or broken words—everything should be cleanly spaced
Deliver a print-ready PDF suitable for hardcover book printing (not KDP paperback)
Interior Formatting:
Adjust my Word document for professional book printing on Amazon (Hardcover)
Ensure proper margins, spacing, font consistency, and clean formatting
Convert and deliver a print-ready PDF with industry-standard formatting
Specs to Use:
Cover:
Trim size: 6 x 9 inches
Estimated page count: 100 pages
Font: Georgia, 12 pt
Final format: Print-ready PDF
Interior Formatting:
Page size: 6 x 9 inches
Font: Georgia, 12 pt
Margins and layout: Must adhere to Amazon's print guidelines for hardcover books
Final format: Print-ready PDF
Deliverables:
✅ One print-ready PDF of the full cover (front + spine + back), formatted correctly for hardcover printing
✅ A blank square or rectangular box in the lower left corner of the back cover for a photo
✅ (Optional but preferred) The original design file (InDesign, Illustrator, or Photoshop)
✅ A properly formatted interior file in print-ready PDF format for Amazon hardcover
✅ (Optional but preferred) The source Word document with formatting adjustments
Budget:
? $150 flat rate
? Quick turnaround preferred (within 3–5 days)
What I’m Looking For:
✔️ Experience designing professional book covers
✔️ Experience with interior formatting for Amazon print books
✔️ Ability to follow exact formatting instructions
✔️ A portfolio showing clean, polished layout work (preferably book-related)
? Please include samples of any book covers, print layouts, or interior formatting you’ve done before. Looking forward to working together!
Key details:
- Book dimensions: 6 x 9 inches
- Total page count: Less than 100 pages
- Preferred back cover style: Minimalistic
Ideal candidates will have:
- Extensive experience in book cover and print layout design
- A keen eye for minimalistic design elements
- Proficiency in formatting documents for Amazon hardcover publishing
- Excellent communication skills for understanding project requirements and updates.
Scope of Work:
Cover Design (Back + Spine):
Format the back cover and spine using:
Exact back cover text (I’ll provide the full copy)
A blank placeholder box in the lower left corner where I will later insert my photo
Use clean, professional design with thoughtful spacing and typography
Ensure no hyphenated or broken words—everything should be cleanly spaced
Deliver a print-ready PDF suitable for hardcover book printing (not KDP paperback)
Interior Formatting:
Adjust my Word document for professional book printing on Amazon (Hardcover)
Ensure proper margins, spacing, font consistency, and clean formatting
Convert and deliver a print-ready PDF with industry-standard formatting
Specs to Use:
Cover:
Trim size: 6 x 9 inches
Estimated page count: 100 pages
Font: Georgia, 12 pt
Final format: Print-ready PDF
Interior Formatting:
Page size: 6 x 9 inches
Font: Georgia, 12 pt
Margins and layout: Must adhere to Amazon's print guidelines for hardcover books
Final format: Print-ready PDF
Deliverables:
✅ One print-ready PDF of the full cover (front + spine + back), formatted correctly for hardcover printing
✅ A blank square or rectangular box in the lower left corner of the back cover for a photo
✅ (Optional but preferred) The original design file (InDesign, Illustrator, or Photoshop)
✅ A properly formatted interior file in print-ready PDF format for Amazon hardcover
✅ (Optional but preferred) The source Word document with formatting adjustments
Budget:
? $150 flat rate
? Quick turnaround preferred (within 3–5 days)
What I’m Looking For:
✔️ Experience designing professional book covers
✔️ Experience with interior formatting for Amazon print books
✔️ Ability to follow exact formatting instructions
✔️ A portfolio showing clean, polished layout work (preferably book-related)
? Please include samples of any book covers, print layouts, or interior formatting you’ve done before. Looking forward to working together!