Covers That Get Picked Up — and Clicked

Who our cover design service is for

Your cover is your book’s most important piece of marketing — the one asset every potential reader sees before they decide to click, pick up, or scroll past. Our book cover design service is for authors who refuse to let a weak cover undercut a strong book, whether you’re self-publishing your first title or refreshing a backlist that deserves better.

What’s included

• Custom, genre-savvy design — covers built to the visual conventions your readers already trust.
• Ebook & print files — a front-cover ebook image and a full print wrap (front, spine, back) sized to your page count.
• Typography & art direction — title and author treatment that reads clearly even as a thumbnail.
• Revisions — refinement until the cover is right.

Our design process

1. Brief. We learn your book, genre, comps, and audience.
2. Concepts. Initial directions to react to.
3. Refinement. We develop the chosen direction with your feedback.
4. Finalize & deliver. Print- and retailer-ready files, ready for publishing and formatting.

What makes a cover sell

A cover that sells does three things: it signals the genre instantly, it stays legible at thumbnail size on a phone, and it looks professional next to the bestsellers in your category. We design for the place your book is actually judged — the retailer grid — not just the full-size mockup.

What it costs

Professional custom covers commonly run $300–$1,500, with the median around $930; simpler or premade options cost less. Your quote depends on genre, complexity, and whether custom illustration is involved — and it’s fixed before we begin. Great cover design pairs naturally with book marketing to convert the clicks it earns.

Related service

Need artwork inside the book too? See our book illustration and children’s book illustration services.

Book cover design FAQ

How much does a book cover cost?

Professional custom book covers commonly run about $300–$1,500, with the median around $930; premade covers are cheaper at roughly $50–$200. Price depends on genre, complexity, illustration, and formats needed. We quote a fixed price for your book.

Why does a book cover matter so much?

Because readers judge a book by its cover — literally. On a retailer page your cover is the single biggest factor in whether someone clicks and buys, which is why it’s the last place to cut corners.

Do I get print and ebook versions?

Yes. We deliver a front-cover ebook file and a full print wrap (front, spine, back) sized to your page count and printer’s specs, so your book is ready for both formats.

Can you design covers for any genre?

Yes — from literary fiction and thrillers to business books, memoirs, and children’s picture books. Covers are designed to the visual conventions your readers expect in your genre.