Testimonials

There's no denying that Jessica Bell is a force to be reckoned with. She's an amazing person to collaborate with, but ... she doesn't work alone. She has a handpicked expert team behind her, with years and years of experience, that are not only a pleasure to work with, but value quality over quantity, just as she does. If you're keen to go the full self-publishing hog, then I highly recommend Independent Publishing Assistance. It will make your life so much easier as you get everything in one place, and you'll make friends and allies in the process. Chuck Sambuchino, publishing instructor and former long-time editor of Writer's Digest Books.
Everyone, without exception, who has bought my book or reviewed it, has fallen in love with the cover. And, for me, it could not be more perfect.  What was very clever was that Jessica instinctively made it Irish. I had not thought along those lines. But it was absolutely the right choice. And it really evokes the spirit of the text. I could not be more pleased. Christine Webber, former leading news presenter for Anglia TV and author of It's Who We Are 
I wanted a creative partner, who could work with me on an impossible range of genres (18 books in 8 genres) to create a recognizable brand, and covers that I love. I wanted somebody who understood what I wanted, even when I didn't, and who also had the guts to tell me when I was wrong. Working with Jessica and her team is my reward for having written a book. She is an expert at what she does and takes risks if you want her to. She responds immediately when you contact her, keeps to deadlines, charges very reasonable prices for what she offers clients. Judge for yourself—you can see all my books at jeangill.com. Jean Gill, award-winning multi-genre author
Foolishly, I thought that as a veteran journalist, setting up my own publishing company wouldn't prove all that difficult. I soon came to realise that publishing is a complex and difficult field. But Jessica Bell makes it all look easy. She is professional, talented, competitively priced and easy to work with, what's not to like? Her state of the art covers, interior design, excellent advice and bold approach have been significant in turning around the fortunes of A Sense of Place Publishing and giving us renewed confidence in the market place. Put simply: I couldn't recommend Jessica Bell's services more highly. John Stapleton, journalist, author, publisher
There are distinct advantages in working with a cover designer who is also an author. She understands you. If you are concerned that you will not have face-to-face contact, let me reassure you that dealing by email won’t be a problem. Jessica seemed to instinctively know when I needed to be left alone to make a decision and when I needed a little push. The whole process felt easy and Jessica is incredibly efficient and her services competitively priced. But more important than pricing, I feel that I now have the right cover for I Stopped Time. Jane Davis, award-winning author of Half-truths and White Lies and I Stopped Time
If you work with someone other than Jessica Bell, and aren’t happy with the result, don’t say you didn’t know better. Jessica’s quick and informative response to my first query made it an easy decision to engage her to help me launch a six-book series. Her first step of understanding my expectations, through a detailed briefing document, set a firm foundation for us to proceed upon. Jessica constantly sought my feedback on her ideas, listened to my thoughts, and implemented requested changes quickly. Her communication was excellent. All work was completed on deadline and I am delighted with the results. Bill Duncan, author of the Rafferty P.I. mystery series 
I commissioned Jessica Bell to redesign four of my covers and gained a rise in sales. She understood what would catch the eye of the reader, and what was important to me as the writer. If you seek professional, friendly advice, people who listen to your ideas and can guide you through the mire of self-publishing, then I recommend you seek out the services of the company, Independent Publishing Assistance. I have no hesitation in recommending their business.
​Glynis Smy, bestselling author of historical romance and crime
I have worked with Jessica Bell over a number of years now to rebrand my best selling historical mystery series and she has always been professional, highly competent and willing to go the extra mile in all her dealings. I am sure her Independent Publishing Assistance scheme will offer the same level of delivery her clients have come to expect and receive, and I cannot recommend the service highly enough. David Penny, best-selling author of The Thomas Berrington Historical Mystery Series
I worked with Jessica and her team for the development of marketing materials. Her work is turned around quickly and she always starts with getting a thorough understanding of the brief. She is a consummate professional, communicating frequently, keeping her clients in the picture and responding quickly and efficiently to requests. Jessica is methodical, focused, and a real pleasure to deal with. As a speaker, coach, writer, memoirist, designer and musician, Jessica brings all her energies to bear on each of her multi-faceted talents. I've recommended her to several people in the past, all of whom have walked away very happy. Clare Flynn, author of The Chalky Sea
I massively enjoyed working with Jessica. She brings so much design and publishing experience to your writing project. It's more vital than ever to make your book not only look professional but to stand out from the pack, and you're competing with global media companies. It's deceptively hard to make the cover, the interior and your other shopfronts like Amazon, Facebook and your blog all fit together seamlessly. Jessica brings clarity and focus and communicates well throughout the process. I only wish I had met her years ago! P. C. Dettmann, author of spy fiction and thriller
Jessica Bell is supremely talented, creative, communicative, responsive, and brings both wit and kindness to her interactions. She is also patient, flexible, and possesses a beautiful balance of listening and suggesting, resulting in a dynamic and fruitful collaboration. We are fortunate that someone so gifted is as accessible as Jessica—a powerhouse who shares her many skills, helping creative spirits burn more brightly. Her commitment to indie publishing is more than a philosophy. It is demonstrated in her life and work, and anyone fortunate enough to join forces with her will see their efforts illuminated and amplified by her touch. Eric Borgerson, President, Polylyric, Inc
Truly great (and beautiful) book cover design is an art form on many levels. But to possess the magic to create covers that are not only aesthetically pleasing but reflect the heart and soul of a novel ... and can take you into the mood and mind of it before you open a page  ... that is a rare gift.  I have had the great pleasure of collaborating with Jessica on all four of my novels. Her understanding of how to match a creative vision to a theme is superb. My readers nearly comment more on Jessica's covers than my words. Work with her. She will give your books wings.
​Jason Taylor Morgan, novelist