Professional Book Cover Design for Experts, Executives, and Memoirists

For more than 25 years, Book Cover Express has helped self-publishing authors create credible, professional books through thoughtful design, publishing experience, and clear communication.

Nonfiction Cover Designs

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Nearly 3,000 book design projects completed.

100% Custom, human-created design.

Book 1 in a very successful series.

Reached #1 on Amazon.

Award-winning cover design.

Top 10 on Amazon.

Designed so the title grabs the attention immediately.

Highly-acclaimed memoir.

Designed so the title will stop readers mid scroll.

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Services for Self-Publishing Authors

Custom, professional book cover design with multiple original concepts:
at least five concepts for nonfiction and memoirs, and three concepts for fiction.

Interior Formatting:
Professional formatting and layout for all printers, including Amazon KDP and Ingram Spark / Lightning Source.

Publishing Support:
Practical guidance for self-publishing authors, backed by decades of experience in publishing, design, and production.

Why Authors Choose Book Cover Express

Custom Human-Created Design: No templates, outsourcing, or AI-generated covers.
Publishing Experience: We’ve been working in publishing and communications since the 1980s, and self-publishing since 1999.
Direct Communication: Authors work directly with the designer throughout the process.
Straightforward Flat-Rate Pricing for Book Cover Design: Clear pricing with no surprise fees or outsourcing.

Nonfiction & Memoir Expertise: Strong understanding of credibility, typography, readability, and professional positioning.
Professional Print & e-book Files: Files prepared for Amazon KDP, Lightning Source, and all professional printing.
Clear, Reliable Process: Straightforward communication, revisions, and guidance from concept to final files.

Authors and Organizations We’ve Worked With

Featured Clients: American Academy of Pediatrics • Pearson Education • Martha Beck • Bramley Books

Where Book Cover Express authors have been featured:
CNN • People Magazine • The Washington Post • Today Show • Good Housekeeping • 48 Hours • Oprah • BNC

25+ years

in business

2,500+

clients trusted us

24+

years formatting
books for Ingram Spark / Lightning Source

15+

years formatting books for Amazon / KDP

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outsourced

25+ years

in business

2,500+

clients trusted us

24+

years formatting
books for IngramSpark / LightningSource

15+

years formatting books for Amazon / KDP

0%

outsourced

Praise

“I hired Cathi Stevenson and Gwen Gades to design my book. Even after they were both paid and completed their work, they did a follow-up contact. For me, that means they both cared and that I was completely satisfied. You can’t put a price on that.”

— Leonard Rattina,

Author of Accidental Ambassador

“When I asked Cathi Stevenson to design a cover for Wonders of Old, I didn’t expect this gorgeous cover. We get compliments all the time on this particular cover. People say they choose our book because it has a keepsake quality to it and I know that this is largely due to the cover.”

— Terri Johnson,

Publisher

“I’ve worked with Cathi and her team for quite some time, and it has been a wonderful experience. Their attention to detail and willingness to listen to my needs have been extraordinary. I can’t thank them enough for their work and I highly recommend them.”

— Eric Dixon,

The Book of Michael Series

“I usually reach out to Cathi with the elements I want, but I always rely on her to put it all together. She has excellent judgment in laying out the design with the right proportions, font type and sizes required to produce professional covers.”

— Dominique DeSerres,

Author