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Magical book design shouldn’t cost an arm and a leg.
Have you ever found the most perfect cover designer, only to choke when you noticed the dollar signs? At Kairos Book Design, our goal is to make self-published books aesthetically indistinguishable from their traditionally-published counterparts, at an affordable cost. We think indie authors shouldn’t have to blow the bank to put out a professional product, which is why we’ve been providing affordable book design services since 2016.
But we’re aware that our relatively low rates are still out of budget for many. And we believe that indie authors have both the right and the responsibility to create a book whose beauty and professionalism reflect the countless hours of work put into the words. So, in tandem with our mission to provide affordable book design, we want to help you make your book look beautiful even if hiring a designer is out of budget just now.



What does that look like?
Every month, you’ll get an email with content like:
- Cover design and formatting tips
- Explorations of specific topics like fonts and artwork
- Case studies of effective (and ineffective) book covers and formatting
- …and more!
In addition, you’re always welcome to send me your questions and suggestions of what to cover in upcoming emails. This newsletter is for you!

LEARN
Access to a library of free resources, including guides to:
- Stock photos & usage rights
- Fundamental formatting guidelines
- Design software
- Uploading your book to KDP
- …and more!

GROW
Send me your book cover or interior formatting and get $5 off my design critique service! Get feedback on your:
- Imagery
- Typography
- Market appropriateness
- …and more!

SAVE
Get an exclusive coupon code to save 10% when you book any design service with me—custom cover design, print & ebook formatting, and all premade covers—and $5 off my critique service!
* This discount cannot be combined with other discounts or promotional offers.
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Benita Thompson
Designer
Benita is a self-starter with a passion for beautiful books. She has self-published several of her own books and understands the intricacies of preparing a manuscript for publishing. Benita has been working in book design since 2016, has completed several courses in graphic design, and is a book design instructor for Fiat Self-Publishing Academy and lead formatter/co-cover designer for Story-weaver Publishing. Her favourite kind of day is cozily working on a design project during a storm. She also loves flowers, Dutch food, and chipping away at her novel-in-progress.
