Book Design for independent
authors & publishers
Beautiful book design, cover to cover.
Starling Book Design provides a dedicated, personalised, end-to-end book design service for authors and independent publishers.
With over 15 years of experience, Starling offers a complete package of book design services for fiction and non-fiction titles. This includes print and ebook book cover design, interior formatting, ebook formatting, print preparation, and one-on-one support for self-publishing on major platforms like Amazon KDP and IngramSpark.
With a special emphasis to impactful, elegant, timeless design, my friendly services will be customised to meet your exact needs.
Send over your completed manuscript and then relax - I have the rest in hand.
what authors love
about starling book design
A dedicated, personal,
end-to-end service
Always friendly,
always professional
Realistic and transparent costing
Creative and inspired designs
Extensive self-publishing knowledge
Precision and attention to detail
About Starling book design
I am Jennifer, and I created Starling Book Design to provide professional book design and publishing services to independent authors and publishers.
Originally a graphic designer, I now specilalise exclusively in editorial and book design. I transform completed manuscripts into appealing, beautiful books and publications, ready for worldwide distribution on platforms such as Amazon KDP and Ingram Spark.
I'll create a customised book design plan for you that suits your personal means and needs, and provide a personalised, high-quality, exacting, collaborative, and friendly service throughout. Whatever your needs, please get in touch!
1. Book
cover Design
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Paperback Cover Design
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Hardback Cover Design
I design striking print-ready covers for both fiction and non-fiction books. My book covers are impactful, appealing and totally unique. As well as standing out, your cover will express your book's narrative and genre, so that it immediately draws your prospective readers in.
2. Book Formatting
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Fiction Book Formatting
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Non-fiction Book Formatting
I design book layouts for both fiction and non-fiction that are clean and beautiful, page after page, guarateeing smooth, accesible reading. I format books from all genres, including complex non-fiction titles such as textbooks, manuals, and cookbooks. Whatever your project, get in touch and tell me about it..
3. ebook design
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Ebook Cover Design
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Ebook formatting
Whether you decide only to publish digitally, or want an ebook in addition to your printed book, I format ebooks of all genres that are fully reflowable and responsive. I check the final ebook for Kindle and Apple Books, and across phone and e-reader devices.
You'll also receive comprehensive self-Publishing support and advice for amazon KDP, Ingram Spark, and more.
INTERIOR FORMATTING - PRINT & EBOOK
349
Already have a cover? I do book interior formatting for all genres, from novels to complex, unique projects.
*Formatting is costed on word count/complexity. For a personalised quote, get in touch
Pricing based on a 50K word fiction book
Design Consultation (Email or Video Call)
Interior Design Samples x 2
Complete Layout and Typesetting
UNLIMITED Revision rounds
Upload-ready, PDF files for print
EPUB file for wide range of Ereaders including Kindle
BOOK COVER DESIGN - PRINT & EBOOK
795
A beautiful, creative, unique cover for you book, in paperback and ebook versions
Design Consultation (Email or Video Call)
Cover Concepts x 4
UNLIMITED revisions
Upload-ready PDF Cover Files for Print
High resolution Ebook Cover
FREE GIFT: 3D Book mock up for marketing and socials
BOOK DESIGN - EVERYTHING PACKAGE
1,250
Our full book design package with bespoke cover & interior formatting for both print and ebook versions, and self-publishing on major platforms
*Price based on 50,000 word fiction book
Everything in the Formatting & Cover Design Packages PLUS:
Self-publishing management on major platforms
Marketing Materials: Facebook Banner, Posters
book design & self-publishing
pricing planS
Below you'll find Starling's main book design packages. Because book formatting costs vary widely according
to length and complexity, the package prices are based on a standard, 50,000 word fiction book.
For anything else, get in touch today and I'll send you a personalised quote back within 1 business day.
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What people say about starling
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Brilliant designer, understood the brief and delivered.
Gary ashworth
Cover design & formatting
It was a wonderful work with Jenni!! Looking for the next time.
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michaela moll
Children's book design
Impeccable work, great communication, very responsive and timely delivery.
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perception studios
Textbook design and formatting
Jennifer is extremely responsive and did amazing work for us! We would use her again in a heartbeat!
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Haley fort, DCCM
Coursebook Cover & Formatting
Jenni helped us create an amazing ebook that was exactly aligned with our vision! Would highly recommend her to anyone!
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Austin belcak
Ebook Design & Formatting
Jennifer did a fantastic job with typesetting and design for our new book. She was attentive to deadlines, very communicative, and was also a pleasure to work with. She produced a high-quality design that I'm proud to share with readers. I'm looking forward to working with her again in the future!
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CENTER FOR
CREATIVE LEADErSHIP
Book cover design
& formatting
Jennifer is exceptionally talented and gives clear descriptions about how she works and her proposed designs. She complemented beautifully my illustrator's work with wonderful imagination and skill. She also delivers incredibly quickly! A delight to work with. I was thrilled with her page designs for my children's book.
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dana moriarty
Children's book cover & formatting
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Working with Jenny was a great experience! She was fast and efficient, communicated well and delivered the best results. She understood my vision and complimented it with her own creative ideas. Very happy with the result! 10/10
nora raimo
Children's book cover & formatting
I hired Jenni to create a book cover for me. Working with her was a great pleasure and a gift-her creativity, design skills, and communication are outstanding! The cover turned out beyond my wildest dreams! I'll definitely will be hiring Jenni again for the next book project! Thank you so much Jenni for your amazing work!
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olga pheonix