Here’s What I Do Best
Having spent more than sixteen years working directly with authors, I believe that the key to great design is empathy. It’s simply not enough to serve as a practical resource. Understanding and appreciating a client’s purpose is fundamental to great design.
Book Cover Design
You’ve written your masterpiece, but a professionally-designed cover could be the determining factor as to whether it finds an audience. Backed by more than sixteen years industry experience and multiple awards for book design, George at G Sharp Design will work with you to gain an understanding of your voice, market, and goals before creating a unique, compelling design that will drive your success.
Manuscript Formatting & Layout
An enjoyable reader experience is critical to positioning your book as a go-to resource. Relying on ‘auto-format’ tools, or simply overlooking the layout phase altogether, can result in a clunky, uncomfortable read. Having executed hundreds of book layouts, George at G Sharp Design can ensure a beautifully-formatted product that will engage your readers, conform to industry standards, and be optimized for print and e-book production.
Book Graphics
Charts, tables, graphs — oh my! Most non-fiction books can benefit from some visuals support throughout the manuscript. One problem: grabbing artwork from Google can not only be illegal, but result in inconsistent style and low quality. G Sharp Design can create a suite of on-brand visuals to bolster your layout.
Print & EPUB File Prep
Don’t underestimate the value of cleanly-prepared files! Great design can be compromised if its transition to physical and digital formats isn’t handled with care. Having prepared thousands of files for print and digital distribution, G Sharp Design can ensure your approved files are optimized for the printer and the tablet alike.
Collateral Marketing
Once your book is ready for its big reveal, it’s time to let the world know about it! Brochures, postcards, social posts, a book information website and more are at your disposal. For authors trying to spread the good word about your good words, G Sharp Design is here to help with all of it!