Zaki R.
Book Cover Designer for Serious Authors | KDP Romance & Fantasy
I design illustrated, character-driven covers for romance and fantasy authors — covers that look like a real publisher made them, and make readers stop and click on Amazon. I handle the whole thing: the cover, the eBook and paperback layout, and the final files ready to upload to KDP. You don't need to know the technical side — that's my job. I'm a Top Rated designer with a 100% Job Success score, and most of my authors come back for their next book. What I draw ✦ Characters, couples, animals, and the world your story lives in. If your book runs on emotion and character, that's my specialty. How it works ⚙️ You tell me about your story → I share a style direction and rough sketch → you approve → I finish the art and typography → you get print-ready files. You're involved at every step, and nothing ships until you love it. 📩 Let's make your cover Planning a book or a new series? Send me a quick message about your story — I'll tell you honestly what your cover needs.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $2.3k
Billed in all: $4,981$5k
$378 in the last 6 months
Across 8 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 9% in Realist Painting
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
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