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Judged by the Cover.Loved for the Story.

In a crowded marketplace, your cover is your first and most powerful marketing tool. We create award-winning designs that demand attention.

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10,000+
authors supported
3
concepts in the top package
7-14
business day turnaround
5
major format outputs covered

Package overview

Print Ready

Full wrap - complete solution for eBook + paperback

£197
eBook Essential
£127
1 custom cover concept • 2 revision rounds
Print Ready
£197
2 custom cover concepts • 3 revision rounds
Launch Bundle
£297
3 custom concepts • 4 revision rounds
What this route fixes
Designed for category fit

The cover direction is built around the signals readers already trust in your niche, not around generic design trends.

Built for storefront performance

Typography, contrast, focal point, and thumbnail legibility are handled so the design still works when reduced to retail size.

Prepared for every edition

Ebook, paperback, hardcover, and supporting assets can all be produced from one coordinated design system instead of patched together later.

Delivery rhythm
4 coordinated stages

Publishing channels

Build the book once, then release it with files, metadata, and distribution handled across the retail channels that matter.

Amazon KDP
IngramSpark
Apple Books
Kobo

Package rationale

Design Expertise

We specialize in genre-specific designs that resonate with your target audience. From fiction to non-fiction, our covers are crafted to sell.

Market-researched designs

Genre-specific aesthetics

Print and digital optimization

Unlimited revisions on premium packages

Included

The publishing stack is coordinated from the start.

Custom cover design
High-resolution files
3D mockups
Source files (optional)
Social media kit (optional)
Designed for category fit

The cover direction is built around the signals readers already trust in your niche, not around generic design trends.

Built for storefront performance

Typography, contrast, focal point, and thumbnail legibility are handled so the design still works when reduced to retail size.

Prepared for every edition

Ebook, paperback, hardcover, and supporting assets can all be produced from one coordinated design system instead of patched together later.

Investment

Design Packages

Package tier

eBook Essential

£127

Front cover only - perfect for eBook authors

  • 1 custom cover concept
  • 2 revision rounds
  • 3D mockup included
  • Source file included
  • eBook cover (JPG/PNG)
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Print Ready

£197

Full wrap - complete solution for eBook + paperback

  • 2 custom cover concepts
  • 3 revision rounds
  • Front + back + spine
  • eBook + print-ready PDF
  • 3D mockup included
  • ISBN barcode placement
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Package tier

Launch Bundle

£297

Everything you need for a professional launch

  • 3 custom concepts
  • 4 revision rounds
  • Full wrap design
  • Audiobook cover (ACX)
  • Social media kit (10 graphics)
  • ISBN barcode placement
  • Priority support
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Process

Our Creative Process

Step 1
1. Market Research

We analyze bestsellers in your genre to understand current trends.

Step 2
2. Concept Development

Our designers create multiple unique concepts for you to review.

Step 3
3. Typography & Layout

We carefully select fonts and arrange elements for impact.

Step 4
4. Final Polish

High-resolution rendering and file preparation.

Book Cover Design process

Managed delivery

One coordinated workflow replaces the vendor handoffs, duplicated feedback, and platform admin that usually slow a book launch down.

Portfolio direction

The cover has one job first: make the right reader stop.

Strong covers do not just look polished. They position the book correctly, promise the right reading experience, and hold up from full-size mockup to thumbnail.

Genre signal

Colour, composition, typography, and image language are tuned to your market instead of fighting it.

Series consistency

If the book belongs to a wider catalogue, the design can be extended into a recognizable visual system.

Launch utility

The same core cover direction can feed print, ebook, audiobook, mockups, and promotional assets.

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From Cursed to Cured: How to Treat & Cure PMDD Naturally

Health & Wellness

From Cursed to Cured: How to Treat & Cure PMDD Naturally

Rachel Lynn Fox

Plain Jane

Fiction & Literature

Plain Jane

Jaclyn Bales

From Gold to Glass

Fiction & Literature

From Gold to Glass

Blanca De La Rosa

The Unsung Hero

Fiction & Literature

The Unsung Hero

Peter Achirem

FAQ

Questions authors usually ask before they commit.

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How many design concepts do I get?

The Ebook Essential package includes 2 initial concepts. Print & Digital includes 3 concepts, and Premium Illustrated offers 4+ concepts to choose from.

Do you include stock images or custom illustrations?

Our standard packages use licensed stock images. Premium Illustrated includes custom illustration work for a truly unique cover. We can also source specific stock images upon request.

Will my cover work for both print and ebook?

Yes! Our Print & Digital package includes a full print wrap with spine and back cover, plus optimized files for ebooks. We provide files ready for KDP, IngramSpark, and all major platforms.

How long does the design process take?

Most covers are completed within 7-14 business days. This includes initial concepts, revisions, and final files. Rush service is available for an additional fee.

What if I need changes after the project is complete?

Minor tweaks within 30 days are free. Significant changes or new versions (e.g., for a series) can be requested at a reduced rate for existing clients.

Continue the stack

Add the next layer only when it supports the launch plan.

These adjacent services help once the book itself is already structurally sound and market-ready.

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Book Formatting

Professional interior layout

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Illustrations

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Next step

Choose the cover package that matches the release format.

If you already know you need print and digital coverage, move straight into the package flow. If the brief is more complex or the book belongs to a series, start a conversation and we will scope the creative direction first.

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