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FOR AUTHORS

 If you're an author with a manuscript ready for an eye-catching cover and stunning interior, you're in the right place. Whether you desire a sleek, minimalist design or a vibrant attention-grabbing look, Kendra is excited to collaborate and bring your vision to life. With extensive experience in preparing books for print and a network of top-notch resources, she's here to guide you through every step, from editing to marketing, ensuring your book launch is a resounding success. Let’s create something extraordinary together!

AWARDS CLIENTS HAVE RECEIVED:

Gold Nonfiction Awards - Custom Book Cover Design
Nonfiction Awards - Custom Book Cover Design
International Book Award - Custom Book Cover Design
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Custom cover design

Your book cover is the first impression your book will make on potential readers. I can help make sure that impression is nothing short of amazing to your target audience. Kendra works with both self-publishing authors, and those working with publishers to create beautiful, unique, show-stopping cover designs. Front cover, back cover, spine, and print set-up, she's here to help with every step of designing your book cover and ensuring your files are print-ready, and will work alongside your publisher as needed to ensure a beautiful end result!

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Anne Bonney - Keynote Speaker, custom book cover and interior design

"Kendra and I just finished up my first book, and it looks spectacular. I'm a first time author, and working with Kendra was fabulous. She was friendly, responsive, fast as lightning, and quickly incorporated all my edits, and I am hitting my deadline for publication. She made the process so easy, I'm already planning my next book. THANK YOU Kendra!!! You're fabulous, and I can't wait to work with you again."
 
–ANNE BONNEY

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INTERIOR LAYOUT

Looking to elevate your book beyond just a stunning cover? The interior layout and design are crucial for making your work truly stand out. Whether you prefer a clean black and white look or bold, full-color design, I have years of experience in crafting high-end interiors that catch the eye and keep readers engaged. Let's work together to ensure your book is professionally formatted from start to finish, tailored perfectly to your unique vision.

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“To design is much more than simply to assemble, to order, or even to edit: it is to add value and meaning, to illuminate, to simplify, to clarify, to modify, to dignify, to dramatize, to persuade, and perhaps even to amuse. To design is to transform prose into poetry.”
 
–PAUL RAND

LET'S CHAT!

Are you in need of something specific like logo and branding, a new website, or speaker assets? Or do you just have a crazy idea and want to talk about the possibilities of bringing your vision to life?

 

Contact kendra today and let's set up a time to talk!

KendraCagle@5LakesDesign.com

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