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COVER DESIGN + TYPESETTING

Complete cover and typesetting for novels, memoirs, narrative and general non-fiction and other text-based books, bringing together custom cover design, professional typesetting and publishing-ready production.

Cover Design • Typesetting • Print + Ebook Editions • Print-ready Production Files

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COVER Design + INTERIOR DESIGN

Created for visually rich and image-heavy books — including cookbooks, photography, family histories, children’s books, coffee table books and illustrated non-fiction — where content, imagery and structure play a central role in the reading experience.

Cover Design • Interior Design • Print-ready Production Files

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COVER DESIGN

Custom cover design for novels, memoirs, narrative and general non-fiction.

Cover Design • Typesetting • Print & Digital Editions • Print-ready Production Files

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Type­setting

Professional typesetting for novels, memoirs, narrative and general non-fiction, and other text-based books.

Cover Design • Typesetting • Print + Ebook Editions • Print-ready Production Files

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Why work with me?

  • 20+ years in mainstream publishing—deep publishing industry experience and book design expertise
  • Award-winning cover design—commercially aware covers that capture attention and connect with readers
  • Complete book design in one place—cover design, typesetting, interior design and publishing support
  • Timeless, commercially aware design—covers and interiors that connect with readers
  • Trusted, reliable and dependable—long-standing, professional relationships with publishers, editors, and authors
  • Calm, patient, efficient collaboration—clients feel supported and confident
  • Versatile—from text-based books to highly illustrated books
  • Trusted network of specialists—illustration, photography, editorial, proofreading and printing support when needed

What Clients Say

‘Nada is a wonderful and highly experienced designer. She is ever-reliable and professional, and was one of my go-to people to work on important books and also to reinvigorate designs that had gone bad. Some of the best-designed books I edited were Nada’s creations.’

Lauren Finger
Managing Editor, Atlantic Books Ltd

‘Nada Backovic always nails our cover briefs, irrespective of what we send her way—true crime exposes, heartfelt Gallipoli memoirs or reflections on motherhood. Even with impossible covers, she always comes up with a fresh solution that works. It is such a pleasure working with her.’

Louise Stirling
Senior Editor, Melbourne University Publishing

‘It’s always a nerve-wracking experience as a writer when you see your cover for the first time. I need not have been anxious. Nada unpicked the book’s essence into a perfect cover that is beautiful, alluring and poignant. Booksellers, writers and readers alike are quick to praise it and the original design stands out beautifully on the shelf. I am so very grateful to Nada for her talent and expertise!’

Madeleine Cleary
Author, The Butterfly Women

‘Booksellers and book buyers often praise our book jackets, and we love working with the woman who makes them. Nada Backovic is flexible and creative, and consistently responsive to our needs. She always delivers on time, and her designs are fresh, inventive and stylish.’

Georgia Richter
Publisher, Fremantle Press

‘Nada is a brilliant book cover designer – follows her brief in fresh and innovative ways, is brilliant at deadlines, and at solving the inevitable requested tweaks when sales and marketing have given their feedback. I love her working on my books.’

Maggie Hamilton
Author and Publisher, Allen and Unwin

‘I am a self-published author who has great experience as a psychologist but none when it comes to books. Nada was such an amazing influence. She helped with decision making and produced a wonderful book that is visually interesting on the cover and throughout. She was very patient and helped guide me when needed. Without Nada, my book wouldn’t be what it is. I couldn’t recommend her highly enough.’

Tarnya Davis
Independent Author, Clinical and Forensic Psychologist

‘To make a living in the book industry is tough, more so being a self published author. What often makes a difference is the quality of the product that lands in a potential readers hands. Nada has been my cover designer, typesetter and error corrector on subsequent print runs for my last two books, and she has delivered book shelf quality every time.

Luke Richmond
Author, One Life One Chance, Vodka & Sandstorms

‘As amateurs in the book industry we relied heavily on Nada for her expertise and direction whilst navigating the book design process… Her clear and direct communication… meant we were able to meet tight deadlines and stay on track… Nada’s ability to get a sense of the story and marry this with a design style that would appeal to its readership was exceptional.’

Chris and Chloe Blowes
Authors, Caught Inside

‘I was utterly delighted when I saw my book cover for the first time. Nada created a warm, intriguing cover that captured the essence of my novel so beautifully. It couldn’t have been more perfect. She is a supremely talented designer.’

Vanessa Carnivale
Author, The Florentine Bridge

‘Nada created the most stunning cover for my book, a cover that readers and booksellers continually comment on for its beauty, a cover that they say they’re proud to display in their homes and bookshops.’

Natasha Lester
Author, A Kiss from Mr Fitzgerald

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS

A final, fully edited manuscript and any images if your book is visual. You’ll receive a simple guide to preparing files.

Most projects take 4–8 weeks once I have your final manuscript and assets. Large, highly illustrated books may take longer. You’ll receive a clear, personalised schedule after our initial chat.

You’ll receive a small selection of strong, developed directions that respond to your brief. Refinements take place in a second round.

No. Image licensing varies depending on rights, library, and usage. I’ll help you choose libraries that suit your book and budget.

No. I work with professionally licensed images, free resources, and my own photography or illustration.

Yes. Cover design always includes the full cover: front, spine, and back.

No, but I provide print-ready and EPUB files plus a simple upload guide. The process is straightforward, especially for Amazon and IngramSpark.

Print-ready files (PDF for cover and interior), EPUB files (if ordered as an add-on), and a complete archive of all final assets.

Professional proofreading helps ensure your book is polished and accurate before typesetting or design. I can provide trusted editor referrals if needed.

Corrections fix errors, such as typos or formatting issues. Editorial changes alter content. After typesetting, only corrections are included; editorial changes require re-quoting.

No—you are the publisher, and I am your designer.

Yes. All files are delivered digitally worldwide.

Payment is 50% deposit to secure your booking, 25% at a key stage of your project (timing varies by package), and 25% before delivery of final files.

Post-publication changes are possible but are quoted separately depending on scope. Minimum re-activation charges apply.

Yes. I provide clear guidance on the design process, file requirements, and platform specifications—everything you need to prepare your book for publication.

Have questions about your project?

Every book is different. Not sure which option best suits your manuscript? I’d love to hear what you’re working on and we can talk it through.

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