Author marketing and graphic design du jour.

As a web specialist at HarperCollins,
Jamie gained a unique specialty in online marketing for the publishing world. She's armed with a BA in Arts and Technology from the University of Texas at Dallas and over 12 years of industry experience.

Typesetter and graphic artist for Enclave Publishing
Creator of Fayette Press, a publisher of clean sci-fi and fantasy
Author of eight independenly-published novels and non-fiction books
Freelancing graphic artist and book promotion strategist for dozens of bestselling authors

“If you are looking for a creative, with a good mix of technical who is personable and totally GETS IT (with a smile) — meet Jamie Foley.”

Molly Thornberg, Director of Digital Media, Thomas Nelson Live Events (HarperCollins)

“Jamie has been a part of my publishing team for two years, and she filled the void in ways I couldn’t have imagined…”

Beth Wiseman, Bestselling author of the Daughters of the Promise series

“I greatly appreciated how Jamie was open to any suggestions I had as well as her time and patience in answering all my questions.”

Laura A. Grace, Blogger at UnicornQuester.com

“Jamie does a great job for our small business. We constantly get comments about how great our website is compared to our competitors!”

Scott Schultz, Owner/Broker, Schultz Texas Properties

“[Jamie] created a stylish, user-friendly website that has already been complimented by industry professionals. I couldn’t be happier!”

Audrey Wick, Author, Finding True North

BOOK COVER DESIGN

Book Cover Design

Jamie creates original digital artwork for novels, non-fiction book covers, box sets, and more. Average cost: $750-$1,000 (depending on needed photography, stock, fonts, and/or rounds of revisions). Includes:

Paperback spread with back cover and spine
Black and white version for interior use
Artwork-only version (text removed for marketing)
Text- and element-only exports (for marketing)
Exports of various sizes & formats including super high-resolution
Layered Photoshop source files are provided

Average costs of other cover-related services (if original cover art is complete and source files are provided):

Hardcover dust jacket spread creation: $150
Box set cover for hardcover dust jacket: $150
Box set cover for paperback: $100
Box set 3D mockup for ebooks: $75
Adjustments to paperback & hardcover spreads (such as spine width adjustments, barcode update, text changes, etc.): $75

Typesetting & Formatting

Typesetting is the arrangement of text & images inside a book in preparation for printing. Jamie has been doing this since her days at an ad agency in Republic Tower in downtown Dallas in 2008. Her typeset files will work for both paperback and hardcover interiors. Average cost: $500. Includes:

Custom artwork & elements for chapter beginnings and section breaks
Any desired special sections including table of contents, glossaries, world maps, appendices, endorsements, acknowledgements, and more
Efficient sizing, spacing, & margins save print costs
Interactive color .PDF for digital downloads
Print-ready black & white .PDF for printers

Ebook formatting for Kindle, Nook, Kobo, and any other ebook reader. Average cost: $350. Includes:

.MOBI file for Kindle & .EPUB for all others
Custom artwork for chapters & section breaks
Any desired special sections including table of contents, glossaries, world maps, appendices, endorsements, acknowledgments, and more
Efficient size reduction of image files to save on Amazon’s digital delivery costs

Cartography (Map Design)

Jamie has an obsessive love for sci-fi and fantasy maps. Like, it’s unhealthy.

She can hand draw or use a digital tablet to draw a custom map for your world based on your sketch and details. She has created all kinds of maps including full world maps, close-up regional maps, cityscapes, solar systems, and galaxies. Average cost: $250. Includes:

Custom color map large enough to be printed on posters & other large swag
Black and white version for interior paperback & hardcover use
Transparent background version for website use or creating swag with different background colors
Exports of various sizes & formats including super high-resolution
Layered Photoshop source files are provided

CARTOGRAPHY

Logo design & branding

Branding is extremely important for building an author’s long-term career, and logo design is Jamie’s favorite service to offer. Recent clients include Golden Keyes Parsons, R.J. Metcalf, Laura Zimmerman, and Enclave Publishing. Average cost: $400.

Graphic Art for Ads

Jamie can create digital art for online advertisements and social media banners lickety-split. Whether it’s an ad on Facebook, Amazon, BookBub, or a header image for Twitter, YouTube, or your favorite website, she’s got you covered. Average cost for a small batch: $150.

Publishing advice & marketing strategy

Jamie’s experience gives her a keen edge for marketing in the publishing industry. If you don’t know whether to go indie, traditional, or pull your hair out, drop her a line. Average cost: per-hour rate applied to video calls, phone calls, or emails—whichever you prefer.