Jessica Bell Design

Where book covers are born from a writer's heart.

Click the covers below to see more samples in each genre.

Literary & Comtemporary Fiction

Thriller, Suspense, Crime & Mystery

Fantasy & Magical Realism

Noir, Pulp & Action Adventure

Memoir & Creative Nonfiction

Historical Fiction

Sci-Fi, Dystopian & Speculative Fiction

Multicultural Fiction

Poetry and Short Story Collections

Nonfiction & Reference

Women's Fiction

Romance (Including Historical & Regency)

Young Adult & Middle Grade

Humorous Fiction & Nonfiction

Writing Reference

testimonials

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I’ve lost count of how many times readers, reviewers and fellow authors have complimented the book covers Jessica Bell created for me. Not only did Jessica design eye-catching and beautiful covers that have helped to sell my books, but through that success they most definitely played a huge part in getting me noticed by an award-winning publisher and securing a six-book deal. Creative, professional, communicative and a joy to work with, I can’t recommend Jessica Bell highly enough.

Kate Frost

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Jessica Bell Design brings a package you just can’t find anywhere else: the direct experience and perspective of an author and a publisher in addition to cover design. She applies her creativity on top of a layer of market awareness to produce covers that do that very important thing the best book cover design needs to do: stand out from the crowd of covers in the same genre AND fit in. Hands down highly recommend.

Boni Wagner-Stafford, Publisher at Ingenium Books

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My covers were looking tired and dated so I had all of them re-designed by Jessica over the course of a year. Yes, it was a big investment, but it made me feel so much more confident. I showcased them more on my email signature, banners, social media, etc. and I put up my book prices with no drop in sales, some even went up by about 20% over a few months, indicating new readers finding them. I also more actively pitched to podcasts, festivals, new writing opportunities and more because of that extra confidence and a lot of interesting opportunities emerged from that. Working with Jessica to explore new ways of presenting my books was great and I've had so many compliments on how they look, from festival organisers, literary agents, fellow authors and of course the most important people: readers!

Melissa Addey

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Jessica has designed 32 compliment-grabbing book covers for me (so far). Her unique combination of creativity and market know-how means her cover designs fit in their genres but also stand out from the crowd! I want Real Intelligence designing my book covers.

Jean Gill

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I cannot emphasize enough how crucial Jessica's cover design has been for the success of my book. Yes, self-published can look classy and professional - if you hire her! In fact, my self-published travel guide in premium color probably looks more appealing than many of its traditionally-published competitors! Jessica will definitely make your book stand out from the crowd. And it all went so smoothly: she uses a questionnaire to clarify your needs and the personal touch is there too. I was able to choose from several cover options, all specifically designed with my book and my audience in mind, and she was open to tweaking them to meet my expectations. We did not need much back-and-forth, though; the focus group was enthusiastic about a cover from her first batch of proposals. I trusted Jessica's aesthetic sense, her advice and her experience and, as a result, I was granted the privilege to watch all scepticism dissipate from a bookstore owner's face as she exclaimed, holding the finished product in her hands, 'Oh, but this looks GREAT!’

Andreea Sepi

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Jessica Bell is a gifted and talented cover designer who has always understood my needs for my books. She endeavours to provide a range of amazing cover options, which I usually find difficult to select from, as all her covers are beautiful. She adheres to my advice and own ideas, and ensures I am satisfied with the work by refining the covers and understanding my genre market. I have utilised Jessica’s services since 2015 and cannot imagine using a different cover designer. She has always provided me with a top-quality service, showing efficiency, aesthetic skill, and a quick work-around.

Lucy Appadoo

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Jessica is professional, responsive, and her art absolutely sings! The sample designs she gave me were all so fantastic that I had trouble deciding on just one, but ultimately the cover she delivered was everything I wanted and more, perfectly encapsulating my novel in a way that demanded to be taken seriously.

Brian Koukol

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Jessica Bell Design created the logo and promo materials for my new publishing imprint and designed new covers for my backlist of five historical novels. I am absolutely delighted with the results. There has been lots of admiring comments from readers. The design process, working with JBD, was excellent – punctual, very well-organised, with intelligent and innovative engagement with the specifications I sent in. Cover design was the main investment for me when launching my new imprint a few months ago and it is already having a positive impact on my booksales. I couldn’t be more pleased with that decision.

Tracey Warr

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When I had finished the first book in my dystopian fiction series, Flow, I looked for a cover designer. After looking at Jessica’s previous work, I felt confident she would be able to create a sufficiently bleak, desolate cover for my debut novel. Jessica’s initial questionnaire made me think very clearly about what it was I wanted the cover to reflect. She came up with three prototypes, and once I had selected my favourite, we liaised regularly, until I was totally happy with the finished cover.

At all times, Jessica was easy to get hold of, responded to messages in a timely manner, and advised me honestly, especially where she felt I was making suggestions which wouldn’t work. Her experience in all areas of the self-publishing world is extensive, and she shares it happily, making sure that the finished article is the best it can be for your book’s individual genre and audience. She is professional, organised and thorough.

More importantly, she is incredibly creative, and her book covers are stunning, managing to stand out, yet at the same time blend in on the Amazon sales pages. I have returned to work with her time after time, both for the rest of the books in my Flow series, and for my second series, The Bellator Chronicles. Every time, Jessica has created covers which have strong series links, yet stand out on their own as eye catching and attractive. I cannot recommend Jessica’s services enough.

Clare Littlemore

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I am strictly a words person. When it comes to graphics and images and putting them together to make a cover that people will want to buy, I am all at sea. Which is a serious disadvantage for an author, because as often as not it’s the cover that sells the book. Fortunately, I was recommended to Jessica Bell. She’s done a number of covers for me, I’ve been delighted with all of them, and I’ve seen the rewards in improved sales. I can’t recommend her strongly enough.

John Lynch (aka JJ Sullivan)

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Services were swift, personalized, and professional, with an unusual niche subject of wild animal adventure fiction. Many options were offered, and the results were fantastic.

Alexander Kendziorski

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Two editors I respect recommended Jessica Bell for my first book cover. After a few years, seven books, and lots of sales later, I couldn't be more pleased with the power of her work--and for the pleasure of working with her. Readers have to first buy your book before they can appreciate your writing, and Jessica beautifully helps them take that first step.

James Luger

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I’ve been working with Jessica since 2016, over which time she’s produced eight absolutely stunning covers to date. For me, it’s a dream collaboration: she listens, understands the brief, and works hard to deliver just what it is I need for each book. It’s Jessica’s work that gives them kerb appeal and entices people to take a look inside. I have had no hesitation in recommending her to Indie author friends looking for world class covers. I regard her as an invaluable colleague and an integral part of my brand.

Dave Sivers

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Over the years, I have worked with a number of indie authors who have used Jessica Bell Design to create incredibly wonderful covers for their books. When I decided to write my own non-fiction series, I only ever considered using Jessica. She brings a flair and creativity to any author’s project. For me, a nervous indie, I couldn’t have found a better professional to be part of my publishing journey.

Helen Baggot

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Jessica Bell has the savvy and expertise to make your book stand out. Self-publishing is daunting. By hiring Jessica you will have a talented and creative partner that will make the process as it should be: full of pleasure and joy. Of her many professional qualities, for me, the most important is her openness and ability to grasp your vision for your book. From this starting point, she takes it and runs (and works with you every step of the way). Her work speaks for itself.

Tim Miller

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Jessica Bell will do more than cover your book, she will care for it. Her generous individual attention, whether in editing and promotional services or in her award-winning cover designs, is unprecedented. She will not leave your side until your book is launched at the high standard it deserves. I will rely on Jessica and her staff for all my future self-publishing needs.

Suzanne Shipley

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Working with Jessica is like collaborating with a friend you didn't know you had. The design brief helps you pinpoint what you'd like to see in a book cover. Twice she presented me with a sample of three ideas that I liked so much I wanted to pick more than one—and I did. I translated my debut novel just so I could use one of the beautiful covers she designed.

Hamour Baika

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Awestruck was my experience when working with Jessica Bell. Never having worked with a book designer before, to say I was anxious would be an understatement. However, Jessica's professionalism, craftmanship and unique intuitiveness allayed all my fears. Jessica answered all my questions, which must have seemed endless. I was never put off or dismissed. I was met with a calm understanding. Painstakingly, Jessica listened to all my concerns. And like a magician, as if spinning words into gold, Jessica transformed my words and woe, into a powerful, riveting book cover. Gripping! So stunning and thoughtful a cover is RUNNING ON MAYBE that it demands attention. And that's just the front cover. The back cover is equally awesome! Intelligence, artistry and a unique understanding of people, is what you can expect to experience when working with Jessica.

Jackson McGarry

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Jessica’s designs are gorgeous and she is very responsive to feedback. She’s a pleasure to work with.

LM Milford

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Not only has it been a pleasure working with Jessica Bell, it has been an honour. Her creative ability to take the gist of my novel and develop it into the most amazing cover art anyone can imagine is remarkable. Besides being eye-catching artwork that helps drive sales, her cover truly defines my work, capturing all of the book's concepts in one beautiful piece of art. Jessica makes the entire process easy, too. She is timely, conscientious, considerate, and very thorough. Gaining my trust with her honest, and forthright commitment, I immediately felt as if I was working with a good friend. This is the way a business should operate.

BC Hartwell

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