I'm Zhentao Wen — a book designer and developer. I help authors and small publishers turn manuscripts into well-designed books, in print and on screen.
Replies within 48 hours
Worldwide, remote
Print & ebook ready files
WHAT I DO
BOOK COVER DESIGN
FROM $250
A cover that fits your genre, reads well as a thumbnail, and holds up in print. Designed from scratch around your manuscript — not a template.
Front cover for ebook + full wraparound for print
2 initial concepts, 2 rounds of revisions
Print-ready files (KDP, IngramSpark spec)
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INTERIOR LAYOUT
FROM $4 / PAGE
Full typesetting for the inside of your book. Clean margins, considered typography, consistent headers and chapter openings — built to be read, not just printed.
Your manuscript converted into a clean, validated EPUB3 file — properly structured, with embedded fonts, working table of contents, and no formatting surprises on any device.
Hand-coded, validated EPUB3 (passes EPUBCheck)
Tested on Kindle, Apple Books, and Kobo
Embedded cover, metadata, and working TOC
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SERIES & BRAND IDENTITY
CUSTOM QUOTE
A cohesive visual system for a multi-book series, a publisher imprint, or your author brand — covers that work together on a shelf and a consistent look across everything you publish.
Cover template system for future titles
Author logo / wordmark, if needed
Style guide for consistency across the series
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HOW IT WORKS
01
BRIEF
Send your manuscript or project details, genre, comp titles you like, and your budget. I'll reply with questions if anything's unclear.
USUALLY WITHIN 48 HOURS
02
PROPOSAL
A fixed quote and timeline based on scope — no hourly surprises. You approve before any design work starts.
1–2 DAYS
03
DESIGN
I work through concepts and share progress at agreed checkpoints. Revisions are built into the process, not an extra charge.
VARIES BY SCOPE
04
DELIVERY
Final files in every format you need — print-ready PDF, EPUB, source files — plus a short guide on how to use them.
ON SCHEDULE
TYPICAL PRICING
EBOOK COVER ONLY
Digital cover, no print files
$250 – $400
FULL COVER (PRINT + EBOOK)
Wraparound print cover + digital cover
$400 – $700
INTERIOR LAYOUT
Per page, fiction or non-fiction
$4 – $7 / page
EPUB PRODUCTION
From a formatted manuscript
$180 – $350
COVER + INTERIOR + EPUB BUNDLE
Full book design package
10–15% OFF
Final pricing depends on length, complexity, and timeline. Every project gets a fixed quote before work begins — no hourly billing, no surprises.
QUESTIONS
HOW LONG DOES A COVER TAKE?
Typically 1–2 weeks from approved brief to final files, depending on revisions and current workload. Rush turnaround is sometimes available — ask when you send your brief.
DO YOU WORK WITH SELF-PUBLISHED AUTHORS?
Yes — most of my clients are independent authors publishing through KDP, IngramSpark, or direct to ebook stores. I also work with small presses and publisher imprints.
WHAT DO YOU NEED FROM ME TO START?
For a cover: your manuscript or synopsis, genre, trim size (if print), and any comp titles or visual references you like. For interior layout: a clean, complete manuscript file (Word or similar).
CAN YOU MATCH AN EXISTING SERIES STYLE?
Yes. If you have earlier books in a series with an established look, I'll design new covers to match — or refresh the whole series if you'd like a consistent relaunch.
DO YOU OFFER REVISIONS?
Yes — every project includes a set number of revision rounds (usually 2) built into the quoted price. Additional rounds beyond that are billed separately, but most projects don't need them.
WHAT FILE FORMATS WILL I RECEIVE?
Print-ready PDF (with bleed and trim marks), high-res JPG/PNG for ebook covers, and validated EPUB3 files for interior layout and production work. Source files (InDesign) available on request.
LET'S TALK ABOUT YOUR BOOK
Send a brief with your project details, timeline, and budget. I'll get back to you within 48 hours with next steps.
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