Typesetting is hard

Why hire a Typesetter?

You poured your heart into your book—don’t let poor design drive readers away before they’ve even made it to chapter two.

We’ve all picked up a book that felt wrong before we even started reading. Maybe the text was too cramped, the font hard to read, or the layout just… off. That’s not a reflection on the writing. That’s bad typesetting. And it happens more often than you’d think.

I specialize in making sure that doesn’t happen to your book.

What I do

Typesetting is about much more than just “making it look nice.” It’s about creating a seamless, intuitive reading experience—one where the design disappears and your words take center stage. I make deliberate choices about margins, fonts, spacing, and layout, all with one goal: readability.

From choosing the right trim size to eliminating visual distractions like word stacks, widows, and orphans, I take care of the technical details most readers never notice—unless they’re done wrong.

Two pages of a document side by side, one with red margin guides and the other with blue margin guides, showing the layout and formatting of text and paragraphs.

Page margins, trim size and headers all impact the way readers perceive your book.

Two pages of text with redacted or blurred content, aligned side by side, separated by a gray arrow.

Bad formatting breaks the flow of your text.

Why it matters

Typesetting is the invisible art that determines whether your book feels professional or amateur. It influences everything from eye comfort to how seriously a reader takes your work. A poor layout can cause readers to disengage, no matter how powerful your message is.

Great typesetting creates a smooth connection between author and reader—like a clear phone call instead of one filled with static.

Why Typesetty?

Experience with complexity: Whether it’s a straightforward novel or a graphic-heavy non-fiction book, I know how to handle layouts that range from simple to intricate.

Design that reads well: I don’t just make pages look good, I make them feel good to read.

Genre-specific insight: I tailor our approach to the content, whether it's business, memoir, literary fiction, or beyond.

Technical precision: I understand the difference between typography and typesetting—and why both matter.

Avoid costly mistakes: I've seen what happens when authors go for the cheapest option. It’s not worth it. I provide professional results without the bloated price tag of big design firms.

Let me do it

Typesetting may not be the glamorous part of publishing, but it’s one of the most important. It takes time, skill, and a deep understanding of how design affects the reading experience.

Let us handle the invisible work that makes your book look, feel, and read like the professional piece it is.

Your words deserve it.

My Work

Layout

A Study in Scarlet

Page from a book titled "A Study in Scarlet" with text about a character's experiences and travels.
Title page of a book with the heading 'CHAPTER 1' and subtitle 'MR SHERLOCK HOLMES'
Page from a book titled 'MR. SHERLOCK HOLMES' with text discussing travel, London, and an encounter with a friend named Stamford.

The Time Machine

A page from a book titled 'The Time Machine' showing dialogue discussing the concept of a cube with real existence and the dimensions of space and time, featuring characters such as a psychologist and the Time Traveller.
Page from a book titled 'Introduction' with the heading 'I. Introduction', containing a narrative about a time traveler and a dialogue between two characters, one of whom is named Filby with red hair.
Page from a book discussing the Fourth Dimension, explaining it as having three dimensions: length, breadth, and thickness, similar to geometric planes, and addressing philosophical questions about additional dimensions.

2001: A Space Odyssey

In memoriam letter from Arthur C. Clarke, dated April 16, 1999, expressing sadness over Stanley Kubrick's death and reflecting on their relationship and work together.
Book cover titled '2001: A Space Odyssey' by Arthur C. Clarke, with a dark background and white text.
Page from a book or article titled "Foreword to the Millenial Edition" discussing the history and future of space exploration, mentioning Stanley Kubrick, the Moon landing, and NASA.

Covers and Interior Art

The Picture of Dorian Gray

A person in formal attire stands in front of a large, ornate portrait of a skeleton wearing a top hat and tuxedo, in grayscale.
A person in a blue suit with hands clasped behind their back looking at a large portrait of a skeleton in a suit, top hat, and bow tie within an ornate black frame on an orange background.

Dune

Black and white abstract pattern with swirling shapes, dots, and curved lines.
Stylized logo with the word 'Dune' centered, surrounded by radiating golden lines on a black background.

Solaris

A logo with a stylized brain at the top center, surrounded by concentric circles, and the word 'SOLARIS' written in large gray letters on a blue background at the bottom.
Cover of a book titled 'Stanislaw Lem Solaris' with a circular, colorful, radar-like graphic on a black background.

My CV

I’ve held a variety of professional design positions in advertising, marketing, journalism and the entertainment industry, where I’ve been responsible for delivering everything from photos to websites.

In addition, I’ve been published in Vogue and have a cover for Adweek.

I’m based in NYC, but am available to travel for longer consulting engagements.

About

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