Zoe Norvell



Book Cover Designer
Book Interior Designer
Founder of the popular website, INeedABookCover.com.


Short n’ sweet:
  • My career started in the Manhattan publishing world (S&S, PRH) as a professional cover designer in 2011.
  • I became a full-time freelancer in 2015 and have been running my own studio ever since.
  • In 2021, I created the website INeedABookInterior.com.
  • In 2023, I launched the website INeedABookCover.com.
  • Today, I am based in my hometown of Washington, DC.

For a longer bio, visit the About Me page.

If you want to hire me for typesetting or book interior work, head on over to www.ineedabookinterior.com to learn more!

Clientele:
The majority of my clients are big, commerical publishers and small, independent presses, but I do work with select self-publishing authors.

Availability:
When it comes to book interiors, I can ALWAYS fit you in. I am always available for new interior work (that goes for publishers and self-publishing authors).

Authors, when it comes to book covers, I am selective when accepting new projects. To understand why, please watch this video

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To hire me for book cover or book interior work, you can contact me at zoenorvell@gmail.com.
*If you are curious about book interior work, please read the FAQ page on INeedABookInterior.com before reaching out—it might already have the answer to your question! Otherwise, when you’re ready to work together, go ahead and shoot me a note.

If you have questions about INeedABookCover.com, you may reach me and my team at ineedabookcover.site@gmail.com. Be sure to skim the For Authors and For Designers pages before contacting us.

Publishers and Art DirectorsYou already know the deal 

Self-Publishing AuthorsPlease save us both time and include the following information in your initial email. I cannot consider any new projects without these must-haves:
  • Your budget
  • A mood board that clearly shows your vision
  • Your timeline
  • Your trim size
  • A short summary of your book

Other places you can find me:
@ZoeNorvell
@INeedABookCover
LinkedIn
Pinterest
Examples of my interior work
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