Book Design &Publishing
Transform your manuscript into a professionally designed book that stands out. From layout and typography to cover design and publishing support, we handle every detail to bring your story to life.
What We Offer
Book Layout Design
Professional interior layouts with perfect typography and spacing
Cover Design
Eye-catching covers that capture your book's essence
Manuscript Formatting
Clean, readable formatting for print and digital
Self-Publishing Support
Guidance through the entire publishing process
Our Process
Consultation
We discuss your vision, target audience, and project goals
Concept Development
Initial designs and layout concepts for your review
Refinement
Iterative revisions based on your feedback
Final Delivery
Print-ready files in all required formats
How to Publish
Your Book
Everything you need to know about ISBNs, copyright, and getting your book onto Amazon and bookstore shelves.
ISBN
Get your book discoverable
Rather skip the paperwork? James Monroe Design handles ISBN registration, copyright filing, and platform uploads as an option for $99.
Did Your Designer Leave You Stranded?
It happens more than you'd think — a designer disappears mid-project, leaving your manuscript in limbo. Whether your files are half-finished, inconsistently formatted, or just not press-ready, I can step in and get your book across the finish line.
File Rescue & Assessment
I'll review whatever files you have — InDesign, Word, PDFs — and determine exactly what's needed to get your book press-ready.
Press-Ready Preparation
Final preflight checks, bleed setup, color profile corrections, and export to print-ready PDF specs for KDP, IngramSpark, or your printer.
Platform Upload & Setup
I'll handle the upload and title setup on Amazon KDP or IngramSpark so your book is ready to sell — no technical headaches for you.
The Gallery
Featured Work
Explore each project up close — rotate the 3D book object, examine the spine and covers, then flip through interior spreads to see the craft behind every page.
Will This Be On The Quiz?
by Andrew D. Powell, M.A.
An Insider's Guide to What Impactful Teachers Really Do
A warm, accessible education guide blending humor and hard-earned wisdom from inside the classroom. The design pairs a bold hand-lettered title with a playful speech-bubble motif that carries through the cover, spine, and interior spreads.
Portfolio
Book Design Portfolio
A selection of cover designs and publishing projects across fiction, nonfiction, cookbooks, children's books, and more. Click any cover to view it up close.
Bellisio Foods: The History, Legend & Passion
Harry Potter and the Art of Spying
Unseen Yosemite
October Falls
Love and Selling
Tequila to the Tao
A.J. Underwood: Pioneer of Print
Mortal Sin on My Soul
The 52nd
Faces of Autism
Haugtussa: The Clairvoyant Mountain Maid
Chomp Chomp Chomp
Ski Town Soups
Never in Ink
Fallen Angel
Behind the Mask
Silent Impact
Will This Be On The Quiz?
Burnt Peanut Butter Toast
A String of Days
Book Design Pricing Calculator
Get an instant estimate for your book design project.
1. Book Type
Select a book type to get started
2. Cover Type
4. Upload to Amazon KDP & IngramSpark (optional) — $99
Estimated Project Cost
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Estimates are approximate. Final pricing depends on project scope and complexity.
Ready to Publish Your Book?
Let's discuss your project and bring your book to life