ARC Reading · Book Design
Every story deserves a reader who listens and a cover that speaks.
I'm Charlotte — an advance reader and designer for authors. I read manuscripts closely, write reviews that sell books honestly, and design the covers, banners and social graphics that carry a launch from first tease to release week.
What I do
Two crafts, one shelf
Reading and designing are the same work from different angles — both ask what a book is really about, and who it is for. Working with one person across both keeps your story and its visuals saying the same thing.
ARC Reading
A genuine reader's response to your advance copy — honest, structured feedback plus a review ready for launch day.
Learn moreBook Cover Design
Covers built on genre research and typographic craft, delivered print-ready for paperback, hardback and ebook.
Learn moreBanners & Promo
Release banners, teaser graphics, quote cards and ad sets that keep one voice across every platform.
Learn moreFree First-Author Offer
My first collaborating author receives a full ARC read or one design piece, entirely free.
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Original concept artwork · The Quiet Kingdom
Recent work
Covers made for the shelf and the thumbnail
A cover has to hold up at 1,200 pixels tall and at arm's length on a table. Every project starts with genre research — what the shelf already looks like, and where your book can stand apart without confusing a reader about what it is.
Each case study on the portfolio pages walks through the brief, the direction I chose, the typography, and how the final files were prepared for print and retail.
How working together feels
Kind words from authors
Placeholder testimonials — ready to swap for real quotes as collaborations wrap up.
Her notes found the exact chapter where my pacing slipped — and told me why.
Author name
Literary fiction
The cover finally looked like the book I'd written. Pre-orders doubled that week.
Author name
Romantasy series
Every banner, badge and teaser matched. My launch looked genuinely professional.
Author name
Cosy mystery
Charlotte Reads/Creative
Tell me about the book you're getting ready
Whether it's a manuscript looking for its first honest reader or a finished draft in need of a cover, I'd love to hear about it.