custom book cover steps
Select the package you would like to proceed with and contact me to select the date for your project to start and timeline of completion. There is a 50% non-refundable deposit for all bookings to keep your slot.
Prior to us beginning to work together, I will send you a form where you can input details on your book so I can have a better understanding of your vision. At this time, I will also send you a standard design contract to be signed prior to starting work on your cover.
You will receive a concept idea from me on the first day of our agreed upon start date. This will be a rough description of the cover idea as well as model and background options.
I will design the book cover and send it on our agreed upon finish date. Standard turnaround time for a custom cover is 5 to 7 business days, depending on edits throughout and detail of work required.
I will be sending you files through every step, from composition to painting to typography so we will have plenty of time to make changes throughout.
Use your amazing cover and sell all the books!
FAQs
what information do i need to send prior to starting the process?
Title, subtitle, and author’s name
Book size and number of pages (for print books)
Publishing platform
Blurb for the back cover (for print books)
Author’s bio and photo (for print books)
ISBN and price (for print books)
The book genre
Setting details
Character’s gender, age, race, ethnicity, appearance, and preferred outfit
Specific details you want to see on your book cover
Other details can also be provided and I will send you a design questionnaire prior to working together so I have all the pertinent information to begin
can you use an image i already own?
I most definitely can! I will need to see proof of copyright ownership of the image prior to beginning the design process.
how do revisions work?
Revisions are part of the process and I’m more than happy to accommodate your needs to get you the best cover ever! Once you receive your final cover, simply reach out with any revisions and I will work to make the changes requested. I will reach out during the design process with questions and clarifications if I have any. When designing, I include in each step of the way so you will have input on the cover throughout the process.
who owns the copyright?
The copyright and ownership of all design and draft materials is retained by Cauldron Press. As the client, you are granted exclusive license to use the final cover design artwork as per the terms of the specific license associated with your cover. All covers come with a standard license unless an extended license is agreed upon and purchased separately. I do retain the ability to post the image of the cover on my website for portfolio purposes. Please note that all covers come with standard licenses for the stock images used to create it allowing for unlimited digital distribution and up to 500,000 print copies sold. An extended license is also required if you intend to sell promotional printed materials using the cover (bookmarks, postcards, shirts, etc.) If you need an extended license, please let me know so I can price your cover design accordingly.
can i send you examples of book covers i liked?
Of course! Anything you can send over will help greatly in helping me understand your vision.
why is there a watermark on my proof copy?
The watermark is applied to all projects that are not yet paid in full. Once your complete payment is made, you will receive your final cover without the watermark and in high resolution format.