From a captivating cover to a flawless interior, we provide complete book design solutions. Explore our specialized services below to see how we can bring your vision to life.
Our Services
Design, Illustrate, Typeset, and Market. Get the Perfect Fit for Your Success.
At The Bookshelf Studio, we translate author ambitions into stunning realities. We’re your one-stop shop for book cover design, illustrations, typesetting, and marketing—transforming your story into a polished gem ready to shine on bookstore shelves and reader hearts.
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Book Covers
Your reader's first chapter starts with the cover.
Your story deserves a stunning stage. Every book is unique, and so should its cover be! Say no to bland, pre-made templates. Every story deserves a stunning stage. Each book is unique, and its cover should reflect that!
Say no to bland, pre-made templates—your book deserves a design that truly stands out.
Whether you’re working with a budget or aiming for premium quality, our professional team is ready to create a cover that grabs attention.
Remember, people do judge a book by its cover.
Your book deserves a standout design that sets it apart.
Custom Designs & 100% Original
We create illustrations from scratch without the use of AI. Everything is custom-made specifically for you and unique to your book, which takes time. And, in the end, it is all worth it.
Illustrated book covers are versatile and can be found across various genres, such as Fiction, Mystery/Thriller, Fantasy, Romance, Horror, YA, Biography/Memoir, Self-Help/Business, Cookbooks and History/Academia
- Working with 200+ authors across genres like Fantasy, Romance, Thriller, and Non-Fiction.
- Creating compelling covers for both bestselling indie authors and traditional publishing houses.
- Specializing in custom illustrated covers, Minimalistic covers, photographic composites, and elegant typographic designs.
- Delivering full-wrap print covers (front, spine, back) and optimized e-book formats.
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Format & Typesetting
The invisible art of a perfect reading experience.
A book’s interior should be a clear window into your story, not a distraction. We specialize in the meticulous craft of typesetting, ensuring your manuscript is transformed into a flawlessly formatted, professional-grade book. We handle every typographic detail—from font pairing and hierarchy to margins and alignment—creating a seamless and enjoyable flow that keeps readers immersed in your words from the first page to the last.
Invest in the Invisible.
The difference between an amateur and a professional book often lies in the interior details. Our technical expertise ensures your book meets the strict requirements of every publishing platform without compromising on aesthetic elegance. We guarantee a flawless final product that looks and functions perfectly, whether held in hand or read on a screen, giving you complete confidence to publish.
Pixel-perfect precision for print and digital
Our specialty is the meticulous, human-centric craft of typesetting and book design, transforming your raw manuscript into a flawlessly formatted, professional-grade volume ready for print and digital platforms. This isn’t just about clicking “Format”; it’s about artistry applied to every single detail.
- Successfully formatting 500+ projects for a global clientele of authors and publishers.
- Creating crystal-clear layouts for complex books with images, tables, poetry, and footnotes.
- Mastering industry-standard software like Adobe InDesign, MS-Word and Affinity Publisher for pixel-perfect results.
- Delivering fully optimized files for KDP Print, IngramSpark, and all major e-book retailers (EPUB/MOBI/PDF).
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Custom illustrations
Your most powerful branding and engagement tool.
Custom illustrations are your secret weapon—a unique, ownable asset that distinguishes your work from the rest. A custom visual identity makes your book instantly recognizable, fosters a strong author brand, and creates shareable content that drives discovery. We create art that works as hard as you do, designed not only to enhance the reader’s journey through your pages but also to become the cornerstone of your entire marketing ecosystem, delivering value long after the book is published.
Words build the world, but illustrations let your readers live in it.
This immediate emotional hook is invaluable. We collaborate with you to capture the very soul of your story in a single image or a series of artworks. This investment does more than beautify; it builds a deeper connection with your audience, encourages social sharing, and elevates your book into a visually stunning work of art that commands attention and justifies its value.
Why Settle for Stock? The Definitive Edge of Original Artwork
We offer a diverse range of artistic styles and applications to meet every need:
Internal Story Enhancement:
- Black & White/Sketch Illustrations: Perfect for adding atmosphere, visual breaks, or historical context within the text.
- Detailed Maps: Essential for fantasy, sci-fi, or historical fiction, providing readers with immersive context for your world.
- Spot Illustrations: Small, symbolic images used as chapter headers or section dividers.
- Charts, Graphs and Diagrams for visualizing the data
- Promotional & Marketing Assets:
- Social Media Content, Website & Author Branding: Unique artwork for your author page, headers, and promotional campaigns.
- Merchandise: Designs suitable for bookmarks, prints, and apparel.
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Proofreading
The Final Barrier: Protecting Your Credibility from Costly Errors
You have dedicated months, perhaps years, to perfecting your manuscript. Your ideas are brilliant, your characters compelling, and your plot flawless. Yet, a single, overlooked typo or grammatical lapse can instantly shatter the illusion of professionalism and erode reader trust.
In the publishing world, proofreading is the non-negotiable final quality check—the final barrier protecting your reputation.
In short, errors aren’t just mistakes; they are hidden costs that subtract from your book’s value and your author brand. You deserve a flawless presentation that reflects the enormous effort you put into writing it.
Ensure your readers are lost in your story, not your errors.
We provide a comprehensive, final-stage review to perfect your text and layout. Ensuring consistent spelling (e.g., US vs. UK English) and hyphenation throughout the book.
- We Correct: Spelling, grammar, punctuation, and syntax errors.
- We Check: For consistency in spelling, capitalization, font usage, and formatting.
- We Verify: Accurate page numbers, chapter titles, and table of contents.
- We Offer: A final report detailing the changes made, giving you complete peace of mind before you publish.