Covers and Layout
High quality covers, formatting, and layout for ebooks, paperbacks, and hardcovers.
Ebook Covers
I can provide covers for ebooks, paperbacks, and hardcovers (including dustjackets). You can see some of my covers below. Scroll down for further information, print book covers, and my rates. I can design from scratch, or you can provide your own art which I will turn into covers (see the covers for Snowspelled and Thornbound, below, as examples).
I have also included a few example covers showing alternative styles of cover that I can provide. These are marked by an 'example' ribbon.
Print Covers
Print covers wrap around to include spine and back cover. Scroll further down for further information and my rates. I can also create print covers from existing ebook covers (see "Touchstones" and "Scales and Sensibility", below) if the original resolution is high enough and you can provide art and text on separate layers. Please contact for details and quote. Hardback covers can also be produced. Please enquire, stating whether a separate dustcover will also be required.
Further Information and Pricing
Process
I make covers using multiple stock images. How many are used and how they are combined will depend on the demands of the cover. I do not paint original art myself, however I am happy to design covers based on original art provided by the author. You can see a couple of examples of those, above.
You will need to provide exact specifications and dimensions for print covers. Most companies used by self-publishers, such as Amazon's KDP or IngramSpark, will provide templates for print covers. To ensure the correct result, it's best to work from these.
I am strongly opposed to the use of AI (Artificial Intelligence) in the creation of covers or cover art. To the best of my knowledge and ability to discern, the images I use will not have been generated by AI.
Price
The pricing table below shows the cost of a standard cover or set of covers. More complicated and demanding covers may cost extra. When you are querying, please do provide as much information as possible about the type of book, audience, and the style of cover you expect so that I can give you an accurate quote. Providing some examples of similar covers can help in getting an accurate quote.
The cost of stock images used is included in the cost of the cover. However, if stock images are to cost more than US$50, then an additional charge may be necessary. I will always consult with you before I incur any additional costs.
All prices are quoted in US dollars.
Standard Pricing
Ebook Cover
- Jpeg ebook cover
- N/A
- Two rounds of revisions
- N/A
Ebook Cover and Layout
- Jpeg ebook cover
- N/A
- Two rounds of revisions
- Mobi, epub, and PDF formats**
Ebook and Paperback Cover
- Jpeg ebook cover
- PDF or jpeg print cover
- Two rounds of revisions
- N/A
Both Covers & Layout
- Jpeg ebook cover
- PDF or jpeg print cover
- Two rounds of revisions
- Mobi, epub, and PDF formats**
** Note: Mobi format is now deprecated and Amazon requires epub versions for use on Kindle. However, I can still provide mobi versions if requested.
Terms
The terms of payment are 50% when you book the work and 50% on completion. If for any reason I'm forced to cancel the cover (I hope I never have to!) I will refund any payments made. If you cancel the cover, however, you may still be required to make full payment, depending on how far along the work is. The initial 50% payment would not be refundable.
Payment must be made by PayPal or direct bank transfer.