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Art Director, Book Designer, and Publishing Consultant for Purpose-Fueled Authors

(non-fiction, fiction, and children's books)

Cover Design for Non-Fiction, Fiction, and Children's Book Authors
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Your book was written with purpose and intent. It should make you look like the quality author you are.

You’re an entrepreneur with a big heart who’s putting a courageous amount of effort into your self-published book. You want to put your best foot forward, represent the professional you are, and make an impact in the world. Let’s make it count!

Hi. I'm Melinda Martin, an award-winning book designer who actually cares.

Meet your self-publishing mama bear, here to steward you through the shark-infested waters of this unfortunately predatory industry. If you work with me, you’re getting the highest quality design, knowledge, and personal care in the industry. I can’t wait to meet you!

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"She brought my idea to life in a way that completely surpassed my expectations."

From our first meeting, I knew I had found someone who could truly help bring my dreams into a reality that I wasn’t even capable of imagining! Melinda listened, shared amazing ideas, was timely in her responses, and to say she knocked it out of the park with her creativity would be a massive understatement. She absolutely brought my idea to life in a way that completely surpassed not just my expectations but also my hopes. As a bonus, she was darn fun to work with, too! I can’t recommend her highly enough.

Nicole Lance, Author of Awesome on Your Own Terms

NICOLE LANCE, AUTHOR OF AWESOME ON YOUR OWN TERMS

"She saves you time, money, and hair-pulling. If you're looking for the best of the best, it's Melinda Martin."

I’ve worked with Melinda Martin since 2017, and I am not exaggerating when I say that she has saved me (and my clients) time, money, and hair-pulling. After 12 years in the publishing industry, I have yet to find anyone who matches her caliber. She is a bona fide expert who goes above and beyond for authors. Her skill set is truly unmatched, and I’ve had to come to her countless times to save my authors after designers, formatters, and project managers just didn’t cut it. And she always saves the day! If you’re looking for the best of the best, it’s Melinda Martin.

Shayla Raquel, Best-selling Author of The 10 Commandments of Author Branding

SHAYLA RAQUEL, BEST-SELLING AUTHOR OF THE 10 COMMANDMENTS OF AUTHOR BRANDING

"Melinda is a key part of a process that gives my clients their best chance of success."

Melinda is one of the very professional service providers that I recommend at every opportunity. She’s the perfect mix of speed, customer service and precision – I know when I send one of my author clients to her, I’ll get their file quickly and they’ll be spot-on correct every single time. It makes life a lot easier for me and for the printers, which saves time and money for everyone. Melinda is a key part of a process that gives my clients their best chance of success!

Jay Miletsky, Co-Owner of Lyric & Stone Publishing
JAY MILETSKY, CO-OWNER OF LYRIC & STONE PUBLISHING

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