Very basic description because I'm still working it all out:

Three nepo baby brothers return after a night out, only to discover someone else is already inside their family's home. Each brother will have the personality of a horror character trope (the one who takes charge, the one no one believes (that one may change) and the coward).

The brothers will also have actual personalities outside of their tropes just to be clear lol.

Hi! I offer bookish art and editorial design services. My portfolio: www.katisandmann.com

Hi everyone! I wanted to share some page spreads I created using Affinity Publisher for Book 1 of my anthropomorphic fantasy series, CAPYHERO. I have a photoshop background so Affinity's art and layer tools were easy to pick up, but I have no publishing experience so I've been learning all of that as I write the story.

Just thought I’d share some what we’ve been able to put together so far. I'm working with a traditional fountain ink artist u/nickthagreek and pulling in the scanned artwork for the prose-wrapped presentation. I’ve learned a lot on the way so I’m happy to answer any questions about the process.

I've completed the manuscript recently and handed it to Capyhero's editor, Jennifer Rees. I’m also eager, like all authors, to talk about the story so feel free to ask about that as well 😅.

Thank you!

Dm me here or on Instagram @chompify - I am very responsive, my turnover time is quick AND I don’t use AI. I would love to work with you💖

Hi everyone,

I am new here and currently conducting a research project on book design and typography. I am particularly interested in the house style of HarperOne around the 2010s.

I am analyzing "Signature in the Cell" by Stephen C. Meyer (the paperback edition published by HarperOne), but unfortunately, the digital previews on Amazon and Google Books only show the very beginning of the book.

If anyone owns a physical copy of this paperback edition, could you please share a photo (or a quick snapshot with your phone) of the following pages?

• The chapter-opening page of the Epilogue
• The chapter-opening page of Appendix A
• The chapter-opening page of Appendix B

I am especially looking to verify the layout, margins, and the specific lining figures (the design of the chapter numbers) used in these sections.

Any help or photos would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much in advance for your time and help!

ive helped prepare illustrated books for KDP, and Affinity Publisher has been the most reliable layout tool in my workflow so far. it gives way more control than trying to force a picture book into Word or a fixed template.

i set the final trim size and bleed first, keep the text inside the safe area, check every spread for the gutter, then export the interior as single pages in a print ready PDF. i keep the full cover in a separate file and only finalize the spine after the page count is locked.

biggest lesson: dont wait until all the art is colored before testing the layout. rough text placement during sketch saves so many revisions later.

anyone else using Affinity for KDP interiors? curious what usually causes issues in Previewer for you.

Hi Everyone.

I’m Rehman, a book cover designer with 5+ years of experience helping authors create professional, marketable covers that capture readers’ attention and reflect their stories. I’ve had the opportunity to work with authors across a wide range of genres and always enjoy connecting with fellow creatives in the publishing space.

If you’d like to see some of my work, you can view my portfolio here:
https://rehmandesignx.com/portfolio/

Best regards,
Rehman

Hi everyone! 😊 I’m currently writing my debut romance novel and I’m looking for an artist who might be interested in creating a cartoon/illustrated book cover for free. I unfortunately don’t have a budget right now, so I completely understand if this isn’t for you!

I’m specifically looking for hand-drawn/digital artwork — no AI-generated artwork, please.

The story is an enemies-to-lovers romance set in NYC, featuring:

• South Indian/Tamil FMC with a twin sister who attends NYU
• Baseball player MMC
• MMC genuinely hates the FMC at first, despite thinking she’s cute 😂
• MMC is soft only for her
• Toxic/abusive home environment for the MMC
• Noah Kahan-coded
• Slow-burn romance, healing, emotional vulnerability & tension
• Light cursing, but not much
• No spice

The romance has some inspiration from Johnny & Shannon (Boys of Tommen) and Hannah & Garrett (The Deal), especially the banter, healing, enemies-to-lovers tension, and the MMC’s softer side.

For the cover, I’m looking for a cute, romantic cartoon/illustrated style that captures the overall feeling of the book, with a NYC atmosphere and subtle romance/baseball elements. I’m completely open to the artist’s creative interpretation!

📌 Pinterest moodboard: https://www.pinterest.com/priya_reads_books/new-wip/

I’d be happy to credit the artist for their work.

If anyone would enjoy taking this on as a free creative project, I’d absolutely love to hear from you! ❤️📚✨

If you’d like additional details about the characters or story, please feel free to DM me!