Process
- 2-4 design drafts submitted to client after project begins, following schedule established at outset.
- Unlimited revisions. You read that correctly: it’s impossible to limit revisions to one or two rounds. We’ll work together to get it as close to perfect as possible.
- Proofs delivered to client in PDF form. Printed proofs available at an extra charge.
- Final files uploaded to cloud, or (optionally) burned to a flash drive and sent to client. Press-ready output files will be uploaded directly to your printer.
Rates
- Covers start at $750. That’s a 6×9 trade paperback, with all imagery and a clear design direction supplied by the publisher or author.
- Jackets start at $1000. That’s a hardcover jacket with flaps, plus design for the unjacketed book’s spine, with all imagery and a clear design direction supplied. (Design for the unjacketed book’s front and back cover available at extra charge.)
- Optionally, I’m happy to provide assistance in finding the best image and/or design direction. Charges vary.
- Interior design depends entirely on the project; rates range from as little as $500 for text-only titles to $5000+ for long and/or complicated projects. (A World Without Reality, pictured above, was in this latter category — see more from that project.)
Optional Extras
- Custom photography. Take your project to the next level with custom photography for cover, jacket or interior. Prices vary.
- Marketing materials. Need print ads or online banners? Available for a low, per-item fee.
- Author or publisher branding. Especially useful for self-publishers, this allows you to present professionally. Available items include logos, brochures, advertisements, and much more. Prices vary.
Regarding Payment
- Cash or personal or business checks welcome. Some businesses and educational institutions use purchase orders, which are also welcome with a signed contract.
- Electronic payment available. Apple Pay Cash and Zelle are preferred and have no fee; Square and PayPal accept credit cards but there will be a 3–5% upcharge to offset vendor fees.
Questions? Want an estimate? Get in touch today.
Note: If you’re an author looking for a designer or are new to publishing, read about how book covers are usually designed with this overview at Penguin UK. If you’re self-publishing, we’ll work directly together.