What Is Cover Design Support?
Cover design support is the process of creating a professional, market-ready book cover that visually represents your story, signals its genre, and captures the attention of your target readers. A strong book cover is more than just attractive—it’s a strategic marketing tool.
For eBooks, we design high-resolution front covers optimized for retailer display and thumbnails. For print books, we create full-wrap designs that include the front cover, spine, and back cover, ensuring proper bleed, trim, and spine width calculations based on your final page count. All designs are delivered to meet the technical requirements of Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), IngramSpark, and other major platforms.
Why a Strong Cover Matters
Your book cover is the first impression your story makes, and in a crowded market, it has to work hard to:
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Immediately signal the book’s genre so readers know what to expect.
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Stand out in thumbnail view on online retailers.
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Convey the tone, theme, and emotional pull of your book.
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Increase click-through rates and drive more sales.
A professionally designed cover can be the difference between a book that gets passed over and one that compels readers to click “Buy Now.”
Pricing & Packages
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eBook Cover Design – $300
Custom-designed front cover (JPEG) optimized for online retailer requirements and thumbnail visibility. -
Print Cover Design (Full Wrap) – $400
Complete print-ready PDF with front cover, spine, and back cover—includes proper bleed, trim, and barcode space. -
Cover Design Bundle – $600
Includes both eBook cover (JPEG) and full-wrap print cover (PDF), plus 3D mockups for marketing use.
What You’ll Receive
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Custom cover design based on your genre, target audience, and market trends.
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Final files in the correct formats for your chosen publishing platform(s).
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Spine width calculation for print books.
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Two initial concept designs and up to two rounds of revisions.
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Optional 3D mockups for use in promotional materials.
Who This Service Is For
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Self-publishing authors who want a professional, market-ready cover.
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Writers preparing to launch a new book or refresh the design of an existing title.
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Authors releasing both print and eBook editions who need cohesive branding.
How the Process Works
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Design Brief – You provide details about your book, genre, audience, and any visual preferences.
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Concept Creation – We design two initial cover concepts based on your brief.
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Revisions – You select your preferred concept, and we refine it with up to two rounds of edits.
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Final Delivery – You receive your finished cover files in all required formats.
FAQs About Cover Design Support
Q: Will I own the rights to my cover?
Yes—you will have full usage rights to the final design. Any stock images or fonts used will be properly licensed for your book.
Q: Can you design covers for a book series?
Absolutely—we can create cohesive series branding so all covers in the series share a consistent look and feel.
Q: Do you source imagery or custom illustrations?
Yes—we can source licensed stock images or arrange custom illustration/photography upon request.
Q: Will my cover work for both print and eBook?
Yes—we ensure all designs meet the technical requirements for both formats if you order the bundle package.
Q: How do you determine spine width?
We calculate spine width based on the final, formatted page count and paper type used for printing.
Q: What file formats will I receive?
eBook covers are delivered as high-resolution JPEGs; print covers are delivered as print-ready PDFs.
Q: How long does cover design take?
Typically 2–3 weeks, depending on revisions and complexity.
Q: Do you work with authors worldwide?
Yes—our design process is fully digital, allowing us to work with authors anywhere in the world.