Heather H.
Professional Book Cover Designer & KDP Formatting Specialist
I’m a professional book designer and self-publishing consultant with over a decade of experience helping indie authors bring their books to life. From custom cover design to KDP interior formatting and launch strategy, I support authors at every step of the journey—from manuscript to market. My design work blends beauty with clarity, always focused on elevating the story and captivating the right readers. Whether you need a standalone cover or full publishing support, I bring both technical skill and emotional insight to the process. Highlights: • Founder of Red Golden Publishing • Co-authored 9 novels with NYT bestselling author Ted Dekker • Published my own fantasy trilogy and guided dozens of authors to publication I specialize in: • Book Cover Design (Beautiful, Genre-Aligned, Reader-Focused) • Interior Layout / Typesetting for KDP • Metadata, Categories, and Launch Strategy • Visual Branding and Reader Experience Let’s create something beautiful—your book deserves it. If you’re not sure where to begin, I’m happy to help you figure out what your book needs most. What Authors Say: “A level of professionalism and expertise that left me feeling confident and excited about my book!” — Allison K. Dagney, Author of "When Tears Leave Scars" “I call her my book doula—Heather guided me through every step of the publishing process with patience, encouragement, and unwavering support. If you’re ready to bring your ‘baby’ into the world, let her help you. You won’t regret it.” — Dorcas Renee, Author of "Y'all Chose This" “Your book project is in highly capable hands with Heather Hutzel!” — Christine Luken, Author of "Money is Emotional" “Heather consistently delivers quality results with impeccable production. As a professional author, I deeply value her expertise and care.” — Tanya Fasnacht Jolliffe, Author of "The Mindful Me Journey"
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $697
Billed in all: $3,728$3.7k
$697 in the last 6 months
Across 3 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 29% in Book Cover
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
- #49Book Blurb114 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #17Top 43%🇺🇸#17 of 44
- #58Amazon Book Category Research125 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #5Top 46%🇺🇸#5 of 11
- #162Publishing406 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #34Top 40%🇺🇸#34 of 110
- #174Book Marketing332 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #22Top 52%🇺🇸#22 of 49
- #239KDP Interior444 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #29Top 54%🇺🇸#29 of 56
- #258Typesetting622 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #48Top 41%🇺🇸#48 of 110
- #377Book Layout764 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #58Top 49%🇺🇸#58 of 118
- #438Ebook Formatting911 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #74Top 48%🇺🇸#74 of 141