DIY Book Design & Formatting Bundle — $27
Need a cover that fits your book?
Go beyond the free samples: 150 editable Word cover templates and five practical courses for one $27 payment.
Get 150 editable Word cover templates—80 fiction and 70 nonfiction—plus courses on cover design, formatting, self-editing, reader engagement, and book marketing.
One-time $27 bundle offer. Want only the free templates? Download them here.
Avoid Amateur Mistakes
Unleash Your Vision
Sell More Books
A stronger cover starts with the right fit
Check the title, focal point, and genre cues at thumbnail size before you publish.
Use the free samples as a starting point
The free samples are a useful place to start. Before you publish, compare your cover at thumbnail size with recent books in your genre. Is the title easy to read? Does the image tell readers what kind of book this is? If you need a stronger starting design, the current bundle includes 150 editable Word cover templates—80 fiction and 70 nonfiction—plus five practical courses. Pick one that fits your book and customize it. This is a one-time $27 purchase for the current files and courses. The upcoming genre packs and new design tools are not included. Your free downloads are yours either way.
Trusted by authors & publishers
“Derek has been designing amazing, professional covers for my own books for the last three years, and I can recommend his design skills highly. He has now taken those skills and turned them into an easy-to-use set of templates and guides so authors can design their own DIY covers for a reasonable price. Plus there are some brilliant bonuses that will help authors even more.”
“Derek Murphy is simply the best in the cover design world. I'm a co-founder of a publishing company and recently hired a new cover designer. The first "training" I did was to take him directly to Derek's portfolio to show him what I thought to be the gold standard of cover design. To be able to get a lot of Derek's secret sauce with his DIY book cover templates is a no-brainer. Do it!”
“Derek really is the go-to guy on book cover designs. I was extremely excited when I heard he had made his own system and after checking it out, he didn't disappoint. This is clearly the best complete package on book designs I have ever come across.”
“The customizable templates and clear instructions enable DIY authors to create an unending supply of gorgeous book covers. I'm really impressed both with the templates themselves, and how using them makes me feel like a rockstar designer, even though I've had absolutely no formal training. I'm saving a ton of money on cover design and am not beholden to anyone else's schedule.”
“Many great, self-published books languish in obscurity simply because of poor packaging. The savvy author understands the necessity of a stellar cover, but often lacks the skills or the funds to create it. Derek offers an excellent opportunity for authors to design a cover at a DIY price, but with professional design results.”
“Following Derek Murphy's cover tutorial is akin to peeking over the shoulder of a design master. I could hardly believe that it was possible to create a cover myself. I am not a graphic designer - far from it - but in the end, I felt that I had created a cover that was workable. Give Derek's tutorial a try. At the very least, it can help you see what's important in cover design.”
DIY Book Design & Formatting Bundle
Five courses · 150 Word templates · Start today
Instant access · One-time $27 price
What is included in the $27 bundle
150 editable MS Word cover templates: 80 fiction and 70 nonfiction designs you can adapt for your own title. Five included courses cover book-cover design, formatting, self-editing, reader engagement, and marketing. The new genre packs and AI tools are separate projects and are not part of this purchase.
I'm Derek Murphy
My templates & tutorials have been used in launches that sold more than 25,000 copies. My goal is simple: to help indie authors look professional and sell more books without breaking the bank.
Try it with a 60-day refund window
If the current bundle is not right for you, contact support within 60 days of purchase for a full refund. That is the policy already published on DIY Book Covers.
Choose a better starting design
Get access to the current DIY Book Design & Formatting Bundle: 150 editable Word cover templates and five courses. The free samples remain yours even if you decide this is not for you.
Bundle access: $27.
Want only the free templates? You can get them without buying the bundle.