Editorial Freelancers Association
Member Profile
Tamian Wood
Beyond Design Books
Hi! I’m Tamian Wood of Beyond Design Books, an award-winning, full-time freelance graphic designer specializing in book cover and book interior design and layout or formatting, with over 27 years experience.
I’ve been creating art that sells since 1995. I’ve designed hundreds of projects in collaboration with publishers and indie authors just like you. I specialize in book design such as novels, non-fiction books, children’s books, memoirs, poetry books, art books, coffee table books, and everything in between. I design e-book covers, paperback covers, book jackets, and print book interiors, but my services also include package and label design, trade show backdrops, banners and pop ups, exhibit displays, billboards, sign design, ad design, brochures and direct mail postcards.
As a freelance designer, I work personally and directly with you to achieve the result you’re looking for. I do not subcontract work to less experienced designers, so I can maintain the highest standards of quality while involving you in the process as much or as little as you want. My priority is that you get exactly what you want for your finished product.
The following statements are direct quotes from happy clients:
Paulist Press
“As a manager for over 20 years, I value professional and technical knowledge, creativity, and dedication. But, I believe the factors that will always win the day are bringing your heart to what you do with a good dose of clear thinking and common sense. I don’t think you can train someone to be, or think, that way, and that is what you get with Tamian – a stellar package.”
— Kimberly Bernard – Production Director –Paulist Press
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Zumaya Publications
“To date, Ms. Wood has designed a number of covers for Zumaya, all of which have received enthusiastic compliments from readers. Her work is always of the highest quality, and her promptness is astonishing…”
— Elizabeth Burton – Publisher Zumaya Publications — Author – The Everdark Gate
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Twilight Times Publishing
“Tamian Wood is a talented freelance artist who has created very impressive cover art for several titles. Tamian is a pleasure to work with. She is professional and creative with great attention to detail.”
— Lida E. Quillen – Publisher Twilight Times Books
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Carol Vorvain
“What a beauty!…Many thanks. I’d love all people to be as professional as you. It’s been a real pleasure working with you on it.”
— Carol Vorvain, Author, Lawyer, Co-Founder of Writers Boon
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Marie Kivley
“Wow! Great job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Barb Caffrey
“I was very impressed with Tamian Wood’s cover art for my upcoming novel, …she completely understood the concept… and rendered it in every detail. …a reliable, capable and knowledgeable cover artist.”
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Prudy Grimes
“Just two more weeks and the book will be out! I’ve been finishing up the cover details with the designer Tamian Wood. She has been a dream to work with: she gets back to me faster than I ever imagined a designer would, and I’ve loved her ideas and all the design suggestions. I can’t recommend her highly enough to any other indie publishers out there!”
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Christopher Stires
“[Tamian] has designed three of my novel covers. The Inheritance, Dark Legend, and Rebel Nation. Each one is original and compelling. My favorite is the artwork she created for my alternate-history thriller Rebel Nation. Her work captures the spirit of the story inside. She is a talented and amazing professional.”
— Christopher Stires – Author Rebel Nation
Scott Rezer
“I found Tamian easy to work with and eager to please. All four of my covers came out exactly as I envisioned. She managed to capture the story and spirit of each one. I love them! Highly recommended. She is a professional in every aspect of the word!”
— Scott Rezer – Author, The Leper King
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Jeff Suwak
“I have been looking at the cover over and over. In some weird way, it looks familiar to me. It feels like it’s exactly the cover that was meant for the book from the very start, before I even wrote it. I can’t thank you enough,…Working with you has been a real pleasure, and I’m grateful I stumbled upon your site.”
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Adam Gainsburg
“I chose Tamian to handle the cover design and layout of my latest book and, a few years later, I am honestly still getting feedback from both readers of it and other authors in my sector how well thought-out and executed both were….Tamian brought not only a very experienced design ethic to my project but a clarity and professionalism that, quite frankly, I require from anyone I hire but rarely find in those I do. Without those factors, my project would have gotten very expensive very quickly. Cannot recommend her highly enough.”
— Adam Gainsburg – Soul Sign Astrology — Author – The Light of Venus
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Charlie Fiveash
“For the record, your response and turn-around times are light years better than XXX. I used this lay-out vendor as a favor to…a friend…His slow response and turn-around times made me realize how much more efficient it is working with you. XXXX did a fine job, but he lacked the communication and response skills you have. Just wanted you to know.”
— Charlie Fiveash – Author Return to Tobacco Road
Wilford Kale
“A half a dozen people have seen this book so far, and to a person, the first comment they have is ‘Who designed it?’ and ‘What a wonderful touch!’…They say that it looks gorgeous and that it’s easily the best designed book I’ve ever had. Congrats and well done!”
~ Wilford Kale, Author – From Student to Warrior
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Stephen Rupp
“My company creates retail consumer products. In my search for a professional designer, I came across Tamian’s website. I was so impressed with her creativity that I contacted her immediately to design my first retail product box. She wowed me from day one with creativity, professionalism, and quality of her work. Tamian continues to produce amazing designs for my products. I wouldn’t use anyone else.”
—Stephen Rupp – Entrepreneur
Business phone: 305-232-6420
Email: tamian@BeyondDesignBooks.com
http://www.BeyondDesignBooks.com
Years in the field: 29
Years freelancing: 29
Tamian Wood
Hi! I’m Tamian Wood of Beyond Design Books, an award-winning, full-time freelance graphic designer specializing in book cover and book interior design and layout or formatting, with over 27 years experience.
I’ve been creating art that sells since 1995. I’ve designed hundreds of projects in collaboration with publishers and indie authors just like you. I specialize in book design such as novels, non-fiction books, children’s books, memoirs, poetry books, art books, coffee table books, and everything in between. I design e-book covers, paperback covers, book jackets, and print book interiors, but my services also include package and label design, trade show backdrops, banners and pop ups, exhibit displays, billboards, sign design, ad design, brochures and direct mail postcards.
As a freelance designer, I work personally and directly with you to achieve the result you’re looking for. I do not subcontract work to less experienced designers, so I can maintain the highest standards of quality while involving you in the process as much or as little as you want. My priority is that you get exactly what you want for your finished product.
The following statements are direct quotes from happy clients:
Paulist Press
“As a manager for over 20 years, I value professional and technical knowledge, creativity, and dedication. But, I believe the factors that will always win the day are bringing your heart to what you do with a good dose of clear thinking and common sense. I don’t think you can train someone to be, or think, that way, and that is what you get with Tamian – a stellar package.”
— Kimberly Bernard – Production Director –Paulist Press
______________________________________
Zumaya Publications
“To date, Ms. Wood has designed a number of covers for Zumaya, all of which have received enthusiastic compliments from readers. Her work is always of the highest quality, and her promptness is astonishing…”
— Elizabeth Burton – Publisher Zumaya Publications — Author – The Everdark Gate
______________________________________
Twilight Times Publishing
“Tamian Wood is a talented freelance artist who has created very impressive cover art for several titles. Tamian is a pleasure to work with. She is professional and creative with great attention to detail.”
— Lida E. Quillen – Publisher Twilight Times Books
______________________________________
Carol Vorvain
“What a beauty!…Many thanks. I’d love all people to be as professional as you. It’s been a real pleasure working with you on it.”
— Carol Vorvain, Author, Lawyer, Co-Founder of Writers Boon
______________________________________
Marie Kivley
“Wow! Great job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Barb Caffrey
“I was very impressed with Tamian Wood’s cover art for my upcoming novel, …she completely understood the concept… and rendered it in every detail. …a reliable, capable and knowledgeable cover artist.”
______________________________________
Prudy Grimes
“Just two more weeks and the book will be out! I’ve been finishing up the cover details with the designer Tamian Wood. She has been a dream to work with: she gets back to me faster than I ever imagined a designer would, and I’ve loved her ideas and all the design suggestions. I can’t recommend her highly enough to any other indie publishers out there!”
______________________________________
Christopher Stires
“[Tamian] has designed three of my novel covers. The Inheritance, Dark Legend, and Rebel Nation. Each one is original and compelling. My favorite is the artwork she created for my alternate-history thriller Rebel Nation. Her work captures the spirit of the story inside. She is a talented and amazing professional.”
— Christopher Stires – Author Rebel Nation
Scott Rezer
“I found Tamian easy to work with and eager to please. All four of my covers came out exactly as I envisioned. She managed to capture the story and spirit of each one. I love them! Highly recommended. She is a professional in every aspect of the word!”
— Scott Rezer – Author, The Leper King
______________________________________
Jeff Suwak
“I have been looking at the cover over and over. In some weird way, it looks familiar to me. It feels like it’s exactly the cover that was meant for the book from the very start, before I even wrote it. I can’t thank you enough,…Working with you has been a real pleasure, and I’m grateful I stumbled upon your site.”
______________________________________
Adam Gainsburg
“I chose Tamian to handle the cover design and layout of my latest book and, a few years later, I am honestly still getting feedback from both readers of it and other authors in my sector how well thought-out and executed both were….Tamian brought not only a very experienced design ethic to my project but a clarity and professionalism that, quite frankly, I require from anyone I hire but rarely find in those I do. Without those factors, my project would have gotten very expensive very quickly. Cannot recommend her highly enough.”
— Adam Gainsburg – Soul Sign Astrology — Author – The Light of Venus
______________________________________
Charlie Fiveash
“For the record, your response and turn-around times are light years better than XXX. I used this lay-out vendor as a favor to…a friend…His slow response and turn-around times made me realize how much more efficient it is working with you. XXXX did a fine job, but he lacked the communication and response skills you have. Just wanted you to know.”
— Charlie Fiveash – Author Return to Tobacco Road
Wilford Kale
“A half a dozen people have seen this book so far, and to a person, the first comment they have is ‘Who designed it?’ and ‘What a wonderful touch!’…They say that it looks gorgeous and that it’s easily the best designed book I’ve ever had. Congrats and well done!”
~ Wilford Kale, Author – From Student to Warrior
______________________________________
Stephen Rupp
“My company creates retail consumer products. In my search for a professional designer, I came across Tamian’s website. I was so impressed with her creativity that I contacted her immediately to design my first retail product box. She wowed me from day one with creativity, professionalism, and quality of her work. Tamian continues to produce amazing designs for my products. I wouldn’t use anyone else.”
—Stephen Rupp – Entrepreneur
