Branding AND LITERARY design for authors
Branding and book design for the romantics, the rebels, and the readers who finally wrote the damn book.
Embermake is an intimate design studio offering author branding, positioning, and literary design for writers who know stories live beyond the spine. For authors who care about mood, tone, and emotional continuity—and who want their covers, websites, and online presence to feel like natural extensions of their work. From author identities and websites to covers, bookmarks, and launch keepsakes, we craft cohesive, story-led visuals that honour your voice and help you share your work with intention.
Hi, I’m Emelie—your bookish designer! I believe an author’s brand should carry the same magic, meaning, and creativity as the stories they write.
Before I was a designer, I was always a reader—the kind of kid who lined up for midnight book releases, filled notebooks with ideas, and was happy to spend hours tucked away in a library or bookshop. And really, none of that has changed; my love of stories still shapes me, and it’s what inspires the work I do today.
I founded Embermake to help businesses build their strategic brand identity. As an extension of that work, I am dedicated to supporting authors in shaping their personal brands so they feel just as intentional and compelling as the stories they write. With an extensive background in brand identity and web design, I’ve seen how the right visuals can elevate careers, encourage deeper audience connections, and create opportunities through focused exposure and engagement. This chapter of my work is about helping your story live beyond the page.
The First Page
This foundational brand package is ideal for both new authors launching their platform and experienced, published writers who are ready to realign their personal brand with their work. The First Page is a focused brand identity designed to give authors a clear visual foundation to connect with their readers. It distills your voice and vision into a thoughtful identity you can continue to build on over time. It’s designed to support confidence, consistency, and brand recognition as you step more fully into your author idenitty!
Investment from $2,100 CAD | Timeline is 2-3 weeks
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Kickoff Questionnaire
Creative Direction + Brand Mood Board
Custom Logo Suite (Primary + Secondary)
Custom Brand Marks
Brand Style Guide
Branded Link in Bio Page
Launch Graphics
The Binding
Our well-rounded branding package focuses on setting new or seasoned authors up with a cohesive brand and online presence. The Binding incudes everything from The First Page (aka your custom brand identity) with a single, focused landing page that is strategically designed to introduce your work and your vibe. This is a strong option for authors preparing for a launch or building momentum around a specific project. It creates an intentional, branded experience for your readers without investing in a full website. It’s the binding that holds everything together!
Investment from $3,950 CAD | 5 week timeline
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Kickoff Questionnaire
Creative Direction + Brand Mood Board
Custom Logo Suite (Primary and Secondary)
Custom Brand Marks
Brand Style Guide
Single Page Squarespace Website
Branded Link in Bio Page
Launch Graphics
14-Day Technical Support
The Full Story
This comprehensive brand package is the complete author brand experience and is designed to hold your writing and honour your personal brand. The Full Story combines everything from The First Page with a custom 5-page website, creating a cohesive brand system that supports how you show in the world. It offers readers, publishers, and collaborators a clear sense of who you are as an author and what your work stands for, without distraction or excess. An aligned foundation for authors who are ready to be seen fully and confidently!
Investment from $7,150 CAD | 6–7 week timeline
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Kickoff Questionnaire
Creative Direction + Brand Mood Board
Custom Logo Suite (Primary + Secondary)
Custom Brand Marks
Brand Style Guide
5-Page Squarespace Website
Branded Link in Bio Page
Launch Graphics
14-Day Technical Support
Inked & Delivered
This custom brand offer is a considered launch kit designed to extend your story beyond the page. Inked & Delivered brings your author brand into physical form, creating a cohesive, tactile experience for readers, reviewers, and collaborators. Each box is thoughtfully designed to feel intentional and aligned with your work, offering a meaningful way to mark a release and share your existing publications with care. Ideal for advance reader copies, bookfluencer outreach, or curated launch moments that feel personal rather than promotional.
Investment from $950 CAD
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Custom designed box or mailer
Brand stickers
Brand bookmark
Personalized author postcard or letter
Book specific print collateral
Booking Spring 2026
Booking Spring 2026
Project Inquiry
\Please use the form below to tell us about yourself, your work, and what you’re hoping to create together.
Alternatively you can send us an email at hello@embermake.com
Inquire about Cover Design Services
Inquire about Cover Design Services
THE STUDIO
Embermake is a design studio specializing in literary-forward brand and visual identity work, with a growing focus on authors, books, and story-led projects. Created as an extension of our core brand services, our love for books and branding come together to support authors in shaping how their stories are experienced beyond the page, through thoughtful, intentional design
SERVICES
Author Brand Identity
Author Websites
PR Collateral
Cover Design
HOURS
M - F
10am – 4pm
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