# Everything an Indie Author Needs - Kristen Lee Design Studio **URL:** \ **Category:** Art, Covers, and Design\ **Created:** [August 8, 2024, 4:14pm UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/everything-an-indie-author-needs-kristen-lee-design-studio/15178 "2024-08-08T16:14:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![CoffeebyNight](https://forum.wackywriters.com/user_avatar/forum.wackywriters.com/coffeebynight/32/62352_2.png) [@CoffeebyNight](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/CoffeebyNight)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2024, 4:14pm UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/everything-an-indie-author-needs-kristen-lee-design-studio/15178/1 "2024-08-08T16:14:30Z")
Hey everyone! I forgot to post a new thread once I got back on the saddle, so here I am just dropping my [book cover design](https://coversbykristen.com/) website - but I also post other things too! ![cbksmall](https://storage.wackywriters.com/original/3X/8/e/8eb90f883edbba70050e96a23b2460286723f37f.png) **Services offered** [Custom book covers](https://coversbykristen.com/b/2C3ps), [character art](https://coversbykristen.com/b/oVPr1), marketing solutions, trailers… basically everything an indie author needs to launch well, and keep the ball rolling. ![Kristen Lee Book Cover Design](https://storage.wackywriters.com/original/3X/a/3/a3b44222f2cfaceb164bb53f8f3a5f2257b12e1e.jpeg) **General price range** My prices vary wildly depending on what you need, with premades coming in at under 100GBP, and customs coming in at 199GBP-299GBP. Templates such as Canva social media bundles are under 10GBP. **A little about me…** My name’s Kristen, and I’ve been providing quality book cover designs and other indie author graphic work for, well, what feels like forever, haha! I started out selling designs in 2016, and have since moved on to becoming a full-time professional in the indie author space. I have a preference for darker themes, such as fantasy, Romance, and thriller, but I always have room in my books for new clients across any genres. I’ve serviced hundreds of authors over the years, including some bigger names in the self-pub sphere, and I’m proud to help create bestsellers. ![Kristen Lee Book Cover Design](https://storage.wackywriters.com/original/3X/a/3/a3b44222f2cfaceb164bb53f8f3a5f2257b12e1e.jpeg) If you’re interested in even bigger deals, I have a [Facebook Group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/kristenleedesigngroup) where I regularly post updates, discounts, and more. [![Book Cover Design Examples](https://storage.wackywriters.com/original/3X/4/7/47d15a7dd4bb47b6d9d12017ce168c8f038efbdd.jpeg)](https://coversbykristen.com/) ---
**Author:** ![Qualeshia12](https://forum.wackywriters.com/user_avatar/forum.wackywriters.com/qualeshia12/32/63136_2.png) [@Qualeshia12](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/Qualeshia12)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2024, 4:16pm UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/everything-an-indie-author-needs-kristen-lee-design-studio/15178/2 "2024-08-08T16:16:32Z")
I’m not done with Project Succession but I sometimes ponder about the cover for my novel series. ---
**Author:** ![Akje](https://forum.wackywriters.com/user_avatar/forum.wackywriters.com/akje/32/27751_2.png) [@Akje](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/Akje)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2024, 8:34pm UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/everything-an-indie-author-needs-kristen-lee-design-studio/15178/3 "2024-08-08T20:34:11Z")
Wondy! Love your book covers. I’m a long way from finishing my book, but I’m bookmarking this for later. Definitely need some kind of promotion and book launch. I have no idea how to do those things. (ノ\_\<、) ---
**Author:** ![Qualeshia12](https://forum.wackywriters.com/user_avatar/forum.wackywriters.com/qualeshia12/32/63136_2.png) [@Qualeshia12](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/Qualeshia12)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2024, 9:58pm UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/everything-an-indie-author-needs-kristen-lee-design-studio/15178/4 "2024-08-08T21:58:00Z")
The designs are very pretty. I honestly do have an inkling of what I want the cover to my series to be. But that would require some proper explaining because I have two ideas yet I am not sure. Damn…times like this I wish I was super skilled at drawing like a masterful pro! ---
**Author:** ![CoffeebyNight](https://forum.wackywriters.com/user_avatar/forum.wackywriters.com/coffeebynight/32/62352_2.png) [@CoffeebyNight](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/CoffeebyNight)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2024, 10:00pm UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/everything-an-indie-author-needs-kristen-lee-design-studio/15178/5 "2024-08-08T22:00:39Z")
Well, plenty of folks do get their cover before they finish as a sorta kick up the rear to get things done! It’s fun thinking about what your future cover could look like… or in my case, go nuts making covers for my projects before I even start hahaha ---
**Author:** ![CoffeebyNight](https://forum.wackywriters.com/user_avatar/forum.wackywriters.com/coffeebynight/32/62352_2.png) [@CoffeebyNight](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/CoffeebyNight)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2024, 10:01pm UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/everything-an-indie-author-needs-kristen-lee-design-studio/15178/6 "2024-08-08T22:01:04Z")
It’s tricky for sure!! You know where I am when you need - I would be honoured to help you with your launch ❤ ---
**Author:** ![Qualeshia12](https://forum.wackywriters.com/user_avatar/forum.wackywriters.com/qualeshia12/32/63136_2.png) [@Qualeshia12](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/Qualeshia12)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2024, 10:03pm UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/everything-an-indie-author-needs-kristen-lee-design-studio/15178/7 "2024-08-08T22:03:44Z")
Yeah, but in my case I have a slight vision on the way I want it, yet it is a matter of bringing it to reality. Explaining or rather describing it is rather hard, I suppose. 😅 ---
**Author:** ![CoffeebyNight](https://forum.wackywriters.com/user_avatar/forum.wackywriters.com/coffeebynight/32/62352_2.png) [@CoffeebyNight](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/CoffeebyNight)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2024, 10:08pm UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/everything-an-indie-author-needs-kristen-lee-design-studio/15178/8 "2024-08-08T22:08:49Z")
Sketching it is always fun! One of my clients sketches out his ideas for me and it’s soooo useful. Even if those sketches are just stick figures and arrows with a description! ---
**Author:** ![Qualeshia12](https://forum.wackywriters.com/user_avatar/forum.wackywriters.com/qualeshia12/32/63136_2.png) [@Qualeshia12](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/Qualeshia12)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2024, 10:29pm UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/everything-an-indie-author-needs-kristen-lee-design-studio/15178/9 "2024-08-08T22:29:05Z")
Thinking about sketching the cover in mind would drive me crazy since I suck so bad at drawing. LOL! 😅 Still, I have a slight inkling on what it should be. I just need to understand how to make it. Maybe if I find a picture of what I am getting at. ---
**Author:** ![CoffeebyNight](https://forum.wackywriters.com/user_avatar/forum.wackywriters.com/coffeebynight/32/62352_2.png) [@CoffeebyNight](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/CoffeebyNight)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2024, 2:10am UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/everything-an-indie-author-needs-kristen-lee-design-studio/15178/10 "2024-10-26T02:10:04Z")
![1](https://storage.wackywriters.com/original/3X/c/e/cec0d862bd490b930bca2344d86e4700df1dc53e.jpeg) ![1](https://storage.wackywriters.com/original/3X/8/2/820106c7c9626d5139ff1a76312d2a86a9ccdb69.jpeg) ![2](https://storage.wackywriters.com/original/3X/c/2/c22c2fe4c25614502e0c98f4e03f60d3227084e7.jpeg) ![2](https://storage.wackywriters.com/original/3X/0/6/06a3988d199f561c273aaf89835547096eff1dbe.jpeg) Hope this is okay to add to the post 😅 I’ve been doing a lot of stuff on Etsy for authors that’s more affordable than my custom services, and more versatile to boot. Everything is Canva-made and ready to use by anyone of any skill level! Here’s some samples of my Etsy offerings! You can find my [indie author Canva templates and everything else here](https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/KristenLeeDesignCo)! ---
**Author:** ![CoffeebyNight](https://forum.wackywriters.com/user_avatar/forum.wackywriters.com/coffeebynight/32/62352_2.png) [@CoffeebyNight](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/CoffeebyNight)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2025, 1:01am UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/everything-an-indie-author-needs-kristen-lee-design-studio/15178/12 "2025-10-25T01:01:33Z")
Just throwing updated editing bookings out there! Got some slots open for the end of December, and full availability for 2026. I have slots for covers available from December.