How To Write Romantasy

Book Cover Illustration & Lettering
Client: Ten Speed Press / Penguin Random House
Art Direction: Francesca Truman
Author: Jenna Moreci

About the project

Cover design and illustration for How to Write Romantasy — a witty and inspiring guide that teaches writers how to blend fantasy and romance into one heart-stopping story. Written by Jenna Moreci, bestselling author and YouTube creator with an audience of over 280K subscribers, this book breaks down the craft of building compelling characters, powerful chemistry, and a truly “shippable” love story.

Design concept

The goal was to capture the duality of fantasy and romance — epic adventure meets emotional depth — while keeping the visual tone bold, modern, and marketable to Jenna’s established fan base. The design integrates symbolic elements of magic and passion, using rich color contrasts, elegant typography, and a sense of movement that echoes the dynamic storytelling inside.
I created the full cover design, including custom typography and lettering, to bring the title’s energy and personality to life.

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Seeing Jenna Moreci’s unboxing video was truly heartwarming — it’s always a special moment to watch the cover come to life and feel the author’s excitement.