Exclusive Cover Design

Create a Cover as Compelling as Your Story

Immediately grab your reader’s attention with a cover that utilizes the full breadth of our premium art studio’s services. Throughout the creative process you’ll work one-on-one with a cover designer, including an in-depth artistic consultation to discuss unique artwork and cover designs best suited for your genre. With original artwork in your medium of choice, your cover will stand out among all the other books on the shelves and pique interest online. You’ll receive up to 14 hours of total development time on your cover, including a concept sketch and final proof for review as well as a personalized back cover and spine.

How does an Exclusive Cover Design enhance your cover?

• Two hours of personal design consultation with a cover designer
• Original artwork created for your book in your choice of watercolour, pastel, acrylic, graphite, ink, collage, digital media or photography
• 14 hours of artistic development including one concept sketch and final cover review and approval
• Personalized Back Cover option built-in, as well as a complimentary copy of our latest book cover trend report from our Author Development Series

Program Details

• Review complete cover design trend report to gather initial design and layout ideas
• Discuss original artwork possibilities and develop genre-specific cover options during your in-depth consultation call
• Approve a concept sketch and review final galley proofs of your cover
• Perfect your cover with up to 14 hours of production time

What Authors Say
“I could not be more pleased with the Exclusive Cover Design program and its results. I have told my friends and colleagues about your quick grasp of what I was hoping to portray and beautiful execution of the plan. I would highly recommend you to anyone looking for an artist to prepare an original cover.”
- Mary Jo Grotenrath, The Interpol Imbroglio

Frequently asked questions

You offer cover design as a feature of the Standard Publishing Package. How is the Exclusive Cover Design different?
You’ll be able to collaborate with one of our in-house studio artists who will integrate custom artwork into your cover design with up to 14 hours of total design time..

How will I review sketches and final art?
Your cover designer will send you digital proofs of a concept sketch. Once you have approved the artwork, you will receive a colour proof of your completed cover for final pre-press approval.

What is the Personalized Back Cover?
The Personalized Back Cover option allows you to add an author photo and other images or designs to your back cover and text and images to the dust jacket flaps of your hardcover.

Can I use my cover art for my own marketing materials?
You will receive a high-resolution, digital file of your cover art as a jpeg or pdf.