Book Covers
Need a book cover? Let me help.
Level 1 | $50 - Front cover only
$50 (plus any fees related to images)
A custom front cover for ebooks or simple print jobs. A background image with title and author added. (meant for ebooks) Additional costs may apply for specific images.
Receive: A jpeg and print quality pdf, formatted for size and print quality.
Level 2 | $100 - Full CoVer (paperback)
Front, Back, and Spine (plus an ebook cover)
$100 (plus any fees related to images)
A custom full cover (Front, Back, and Spine) for use with paperback books + Ebook Cover
For more complex images than the front cover only.
Receive: A jpeg and print quality pdf, formatted for the book’s parameters. Plus a front cover only jpg and print quality pdf for ebooks and thumbnails.
Level 3 | $150 - Case Laminate & Dust jacket, plus
$150 (plus any fees related to images)
A custom dust jacket or case laminate hardcover (Front, Back, Spine, and Inside Flaps) + the Paperback Cover + Ebook Cover
Receive: A jpeg and print quality pdf, formatted for the book’s size parameters. Two images are sent, including a slightly modified version (a different font or color font) to be used in a poll if you wish.
Do you have a cover but need a hardcover?
Let me format that paperback cover into a hardcover.
I’ll send you a quote, but it isn’t much, depends on the complexity of the cover.
All covers come with....
A consultation to exchange ideas.
Two mockup images of the cover. Rough drafts, so we are both on the same page and you can hold a poll through your social media if you wish. The mockup is low-res, fine for the web but not suitable for print or ebook.
Final Image Comes with One Final Edit
Once the final image is complete; one round of edits may be made. Any future adjustments will be billed at an hourly rate. (an estimate will be submitted before any additional work.)
File Formats: A jpg and print quality pdf are included. Other formats available. All are photo-composite and digitally manipulated images.
Additional costs: The only additional cost would come from specific images I have to purchase. All purchased images are approved ahead of time. The original file is included with the cover if applicable. this also applies to illustrated covers, the work is contracted out to an illustrator by me, and the cost is included in the invoice.
Don’t worry, we’re going to talk a lot about your cover.
Book Covers I’ve Created…
One note: I do not illustrate covers. If you need an illustrator, may I suggest the amazing illustrator who worked on Steamtree and the Iron Chronicles - Jennifer Stolzer. Find more of her work at jenniferstolzer.com
Print Book Formatting
Need a Word or similar file turned into a Print-Ready PDF? Let me help.
I use InDesign to lay out a book and get it ready for publishing.
Charges are on an hourly basis. A quote will be given before work begins.
Need a Book Designer? You may want to consider hiring a book designer to take you step by step through the process of editing and publishing your work.
Feel free to contact me and I will share several Book Designers I know.
EBook Formatting
Need a Word Doc or similar file turned into an EPUB, MOBI, or similar file format? Let me help.
Charges are on an hourly basis. A quote will be given before the work begins.
A couple of things…
I don’t take every project, I don’t have the time. Apologies, I have many friends who do this work too, and I’m happy to pass along their names and companies.
I will fix any issues I cause for free, but redesigns will mean a new invoice.
I format files… A Book Designer can help you with more. I recommend visiting their websites to review their services. Let me know if you want some names.