Self-Publishing with ALLi

Audio Interview: Elevating Indie Book Design


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ALLi Campaigns Manager Matty Dalrymple talks with book cover designer Rachel Valliere about improving indie book design through a crucial but often overlooked tool: the creative brief. Rachel explains how a well-crafted brief helps authors communicate their vision clearly, including technical details like trim size, binding, and cover text. They discuss how understanding genre conventions, using design elements intentionally, and navigating image and font rights contribute to professional indie book design.

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About the Host

Matty Dalrymple podcasts, writes, speaks, and consults on the writing craft and the publishing voyage as The Indy Author. She has written books on the business of short fiction and podcasting for authors, and her articles have appeared in Writer’s Digest magazine. She serves as the campaigns manager for the Alliance of Independent Authors. Matty is also the author of the Lizzy Ballard Thrillers, beginning with Rock Paper Scissors; the Ann Kinnear Suspense Novels, beginning with The Sense of Death; and the Ann Kinnear Suspense Shorts, including Close These Eyes. She is a member of International Thriller Writers and Sisters in Crime.

About the Guest

Rachel Valliere is a book cover and interior designer and the founder of Printed Page Studios and The Book Designer Collective. While she currently specializes in nonfiction, she has worked across many genres throughout her career. Her mission is to provide high-quality services to purpose-driven independent authors—beginning with strategy before design—to create stunning books that amplify their impact while ensuring they maintain full rights and control over their work. You can find her on LinkedIn and YouTube.

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