Poetry Design Services

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David

David

Guilford, United States

I believe that book cover design has the power to crystalize and elevate the author's intent and expression.


Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Services: Design Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Action & Adventure, Poetry, Historical Fiction, Cultural & Ethnic, Inspirational

Taylor

Taylor

San Francisco, CA, United States

Experienced designer (+ avid reader) previously of Chronicle Books | thoughtful layout + covers | Booking for Feb 2024+


Work experience:

  • Chronicle Books
  • Gershoni Creative Agency

Services: Design Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design

Genres: Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Poetry, Fiction, Career Guides, Entertainment, Contemporary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Humor & Comedy

Kelly

Kelly

Wilmington, DE, United States

I love how good design can complete a writer's vision and make it engaging. Fantasy, thrillers, historical and fiction really get me going.


Work experience:

  • Four Dog Creative
  • Delaware Today
  • Delaware Bride
  • Self-employed

Services: Design Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design Production Management

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Fantasy, Poetry, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Thriller & Suspense, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, New Adult

Melissa

Melissa

Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Designer and artist. I especially love designing poetry books, and have experience with fiction and academic texts.


Work experience:

  • University of Pittsburgh Press
  • Self-employed

Services: Design Typography Book Interior Design

Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Short Story, Literary Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Life Sciences, Math & Science, Biographies & Memoirs

Brandi

Brandi

Columbia, SC, United States

I am a graphic designer with over 15 years of experience in academic publishing.


Work experience:

  • The University of South Carolina Press
  • University of South Carolina Communications and Marketing

Services: Design Cover Design Book Interior Design

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Anthologies, Short Story, Parenting & Families, Photography, Health & Wellbeing

Dana

Dana

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Art Director and Graphic Designer who brings over 20 years of experience within the editorial and publication sectors.


Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Services: Design Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design Production Management

Genres: Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Sociology, Music, Education & Reference, Anthologies, Fiction, Classics, Science Fiction, Poetry

Ashley

Ashley

Chicago, IL, USA

Hi authors! Long time Reedsy designer. Always looking for creative partners, who want a unique cover. Message me for my detailed process.


Work experience:

  • Write Bloody Publishing
  • NPR - Austin, TX
  • Gap Online
  • Ladders
  • Democratic National Committee
  • Bully Pulpit Interactive

Services: Design Cover Design Illustration Typography

Genres: Humor & Comedy, Fiction, Poetry, LGBTQ Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Mystery & Crime

Alix

Alix

New York, NY, USA

Award-winning artist, illustrator, and designer with over 12 years of experience. Clients include NYT, Electric Lit, Pop-up Magazine, CNN.


Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • New York Center for Book Arts
  • Radical Media

Services: Design Cover Design Illustration

Genres: Classics, Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Nature, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Poetry, Themes & Motifs, Anthologies, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences

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Hire the best poetry book designers


Poetry is as much about how the words look on the page as it is about what they mean and how they sound when read aloud. From designing a gorgeous poetry book cover design that embodies the spirit of your work, to choosing typography that allows the ideas of the poem emerge, and coming up with a layout that ensures each poem fits on the page, hiring a poetry book designer to work on your poetry book means your book will get the polish it deserves.


Depending on your book’s needs, our designers are also able to provide illustrations or related art, suggest new ways to style the text, and answer any questions you may have, regardless of whether you’re publishing a collection, novel in verse, or anthology.


When you work with a book designer from Reedsy’s community, you can trust that they have the skill and experience needed to deliver the result you need for your poetry book. We vet our professionals carefully, accepting only 3% of applicants to guarantee their reliability and talent, so all you need to do is browse through the portfolios and reach out to them for a quote. To start your search and hire a poetry book designer, sign up for your free Reedsy account.

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