Book Design • Author Websites • Publishing Support
You wrote a great book. Let’s make sure it looks like one.
Professional book cover design, book interiors, author websites and marketing materials, created to give your message the presence it deserves.
Nearly 30 years of design, publishing, website and marketing experience
What we do
From book cover to author website, we handle it all
You wrote the book. Now you need the design, layout, graphics and website to support it. Author Design Studios helps self-publishing authors create professional books and author platforms that look as good as they read.
Book Covers Designed to Sell
Covers built to stand out as a tiny Amazon thumbnail and still look stunning in print, designed around what works in your genre.
Marketing-Ready Book Graphics
Matching graphics for your website, social media, ads and email, so your book looks consistent everywhere readers find you.
Interior Layout That Enhances Reading
Clean, professional interiors for print and eBook, formatted for readability and flow so your book feels traditionally published.
Author & Book Websites
Your author hub: showcase your books, grow your email list and sell on your terms, all from one professional website.
Packages
Packages for every author
Whether you just need a cover or want a complete author platform, these packages are designed to help self-publishing authors launch professionally.
Cover Starter Pack
$197
- Professional eBook cover design
- Bonus: matching web and social media graphics
Pro Cover Bundle
$497
- Everything in the Cover Starter Pack
- Full print cover (front, spine and back)
- Barcode placement and spine formatting
Complete Book Design
$997
- Everything in the Pro Cover Bundle
- Interior book layout, up to 45,000 wordsOver 45,000 words: $1.50 per 1,000 words
- Print-ready PDF and ePub formatting for KDP and other platforms
Author Pro Package
$1997
- Everything in the Complete Book Design
- Author or book website, up to 5 pages
- 1 year of secure hosting and basic site maintenance
- Contact form and email signup integration
- Bonus: media kit graphics and feature pull quotes
Not sure which package you need? Most self-publishing authors start with a cover and add layout and a website later. If you’re not sure where to start, the Complete Book Design is usually the best option. Ask us.
How it works
From manuscript to launch-ready
A simple process built around your book, with you in the loop the whole way.
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Choose your package
Pick the package that fits your book, or reach out and we’ll help you decide.
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Tell us about your book
Your genre, your readers, your goals and any ideas you already have. The more we know, the better the design.
3
Design and refine
We design your cover, layout or website and refine it with your feedback until it’s right.
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Launch with confidence
Get print-ready and digital files (and your website, if it’s in your package) ready to publish and promote.
Get started
Choose how you’d like to get started
Wherever you are in your publishing journey, there’s a next step that fits.
Start your book project
Ready to go? Tell us which package you’ve chosen and a little about your book, and we’ll get back to you with next steps.
Request a free consult
Not sure what you need yet? Let’s talk about your book, your goals and the package that makes sense for you.
Get the free guide
Not ready yet? Download From Rejection to Revenue and learn how to publish a book that looks professionally published.
Free guide
Start your self-publishing journey the right way
Download From Rejection to Revenue and learn how to turn your manuscript into a professional book, brand and author platform.
In this free guide you’ll learn:
- How to design a book that looks professionally published
- The self-publishing process from manuscript to launch
- How to build your author platform and website
About the founder
You wrote the book. I help authors bring it to life.
I’m Frank Deardurff III, and I’ve been designing, publishing and marketing for nearly 30 years. I’ve helped bestselling authors, built high-converting websites, and created graphics that move books.
I’ve been on both sides of publishing, traditionally published and self-published, and I know what it takes to make a book stand out.
You don’t need a publisher’s approval to publish like a pro. You just need the right design, layout and platform. That’s what Author Design Studios is here to help you do.
FAQ
Questions authors ask
Which package should I choose?
Most self-publishing authors start with a cover and add interior layout and a website later. If you’re publishing in print and eBook and want everything handled, the Complete Book Design is usually the best fit. Not sure? Ask us.
Do you format books for Amazon KDP?
Yes. The Complete Book Design and Author Pro Package include a print-ready PDF and ePub formatting for KDP and other platforms.
What if my book is longer than 45,000 words?
Interior layout covers up to 45,000 words. Longer books are $1.50 per additional 1,000 words.
What’s included in the print cover?
The Pro Cover Bundle and up include a full print cover with front, spine and back, plus barcode placement and spine formatting.
Is hosting included with the author website?
Yes. The Author Pro Package includes a website of up to 5 pages with 1 year of secure hosting and basic site maintenance.
Can you design other graphics for my business?
For logos, social media graphics, thumbnails and ads beyond your book, visit our sister studio, Get Graphics Done.
You only get one first impression. Make it unforgettable.
Choose the package that fits your book, and let’s turn your manuscript into a professional book and author platform.