In this video, book designer Joel Friedlander talks with BookBaby president Brian Felsen about what exactly a designer does to help an author or publisher realize their vision. A book designer’s specific involvement in a project can vary depending upon the job, and can include everything from assisting in the finalization of the manuscript (recommending developmental editing, copy editing, or proofreading), coming up with a design strategy and concept, working with vendors, creating a marketing plan, and more.
Joel also talks about how he estimates the cost of a job, and how he draws up a clear contract detailing each aspect of the project so both the designer and the author/publisher know what to expect along the way.
Joel Friedlander: The Book Designer
