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Book Cover Design Basics

An eye catching book cover

Covers for Fiction and Non-Fiction Books

You own the full rights to your cover

10 Business Days average turn around time

All sizes available

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The Book Cover Design Process



While first impressions are important, it is also true that book covers play a vital role in attracting potential readers. A captivating cover design can pique interest and encourage readers to pick up or click on an e-book.

The experienced design team at Queensland Self Publishing has over 35 combined years of experience, having designed thousands of covers for authors ranging from independent debuts to New York Times bestsellers. Our goal is to bring the same passion to your book's cover that you brought to when writing your work. With knowledge of audiences and markets, we aim to create a design that effectively represents your target readers and brings the theme of your book to life.

Queensland Self Publishing offers various packages to meet different needs. The standard package provides at least two cover drafts within 10 business days, while an optional expedited service has the first drafts ready within 7 days. Alternatively, our premium package includes four initial designs within 7 business days. Our most economical option delivers one draft within two weeks.

Our fees for cover design projects include crafting your front and back covers, as well as the orientation and text for your book's spine. Our professional team can do covers for Children's Books, Family History Books, Business & Non-fiction Books and Fiction & Short Story Books. Your book cover is based upon your book's original illustrative theme. All finished covers are print-ready in the format of your choice, from PDF to .jpg to png to tiff and PSD to PDF, and are suitable for Amazon KDP Print and/or IngramSpark)

All packages include high resolution digital e-book cover files, as well as a 3D rendered version mockup of your book for your marketing and promotion purposes. We do not simply cut and paste stock images from an online image database to make your book's cover. Our book covers are custom designed artwork, carefully crafted to match the theme of your book. Where necessary, at your request, we can include stock images that match your book's theme.

We stand behind our work, offering a complete deposit refund guarantee. If for any reason you remain unsatisfied, your 100% book cover deposit will be returned and we will request feedback for an opportunity to improve our services.


Types of artwork themes we can produce

Fantasy, Cyberpunk, Anime Portrait, Old Drawing, Renaissance Painting, Abstract, Impressionism, Surreal, 3d Objects, 3D Hologram, 3D Character, Watercolor Painting, Pop Art, Contemporary Architecture, Future Architecture, Watercolor Style, Fantasy Character, Steampunk, AI Logo, Pixel Art, Comics Portrait, Neo Noir, Manga Panel, 3D Cartoon, Dystopian Landscape, Ocean Life, Space World, Comics Superhero, Prophetic Vision, Grotesque Art, Tribal Art, Mysticism Art, Urban Fashion, Minimalistic Art, Art Deco, Haunted Portrait, Baroque Art, Gothic Art, Cubist Art, Romantic Art, Photorealistic Portrait, Dreamscape, Mecha Suit, Supernatural Character, Gladiator Arena, Solar System, Alien Flora, Renaissance Fresco, Depths of the Sea, Fairy Tale Art, Mythic Creature, Post-Apocalyptic Art, Ancient Egyptian Art, Urban Graffiti, Wild West, Old Masters, Carnival Scene, Retro Game, Action Figure, Greek Mythology, Underground Cityscapes, Spaceship Blueprint, Zombie Apocalypse, Concrete Jungle, Bioluminescent Life, Ice World, Bauhaus Design, Intergalactic, Atlantis World, Samurai Art, Ice Art, Opera Costume, Ancient Hieroglyph, Solar Flare, Psychedelic Poster, Witchcraft Symbols, , Alien Civilizations, Cave Painting, Mechanical Anatomy, Surrealist Sculpture, Stained Glass, Gothic Literature, Colonial Portrait, Unreal Cityscape, Clockwork Toy, Post-Impressionist Painting, Tropical Paradise, Elven World, Zentangle Design, Mars Life, Brutalist Architecture, Political Satire, Treehouse Design, Ancient Mayan Art, Decoupage Art, Decoupage Art, Terrarium World, Dystopian Cyberpunk, Film Photo Collage, Zodiac Design, Giant Robot Battle, Vintage Playing Card, Gothic Architecture

Information & FAQs

How much is the deposit?
The deposit is 50% of the total agreed upon price.

Do you have payment plans?
While a deposit is generally required, we understand well the cost of being an indie author, and so we are more than happy to discuss payment plans. An invoice with the option to pay in partial sums is one such option. You can request this in your dashboard after registering.

What dimensions are my book cover?
All Book covers designed by our team are digital front and rear covers only (including the spine text). Your original book cover graphics are sized at 1600px x 2560px and can be sent as 3 different sizes at your request, depending upon the final size of your book. The final design is provided in both .JPG and PNG formats. TIFF and PDF formats are also available.

Do I own the rights to my book cover?
Exclusive rights of your book cover's design are given to you upon the final approval of your cover(s). Your cover design is never re-sold to other clients. We do reserve the right to use your cover in promotional or marketing materials so we may showcase the quality of our artwork. Attribution for the design of your cover should be included somewhere in the front matter of your final approved manuscript.


To get started, register for a free Queensland Self Publishing account  and select book cover design package. A consultant will get back to you with the necessary details.


Our Four Main Standard Book Cover Design Packages

Standard Front Cover Design. Starting at $475

The Standard package is well-suited for various paperback cover design concepts, offering versatility and excellent value. Your cover can be an artwork designed cover, stock photo or combination thereof.

This option includes:

Our fee for cover design projects includes creating the front and back covers, plus calculating the correct spine width for printing. The price ranges between $250—$950. This fee is dependent upon your book’s genre and the amount of complexity necessary for your overall design concept.

This service includes:

Cover images for Children's Books, Family History Books, Business & Non-fiction Books and Fiction & Short Story Books.

Customized front and back cover images are based upon your book's theme and genre.

Print-ready PDF file for digital printing suitable for Amazon KDP Print and/or IngramSpark)

Up to 2 hours of revision time

- Custom ebook cover design included at no additional cost
- Two initial draft designs within 10 business days
- Unlimited revisions
- No additional fees for stock images
- Deposit refund guarantee

Premium Front Cover Design. Starting at $1845

Our Premium package delivers a comprehensive design experience and high quality visuals to help authors make a strong impression with their new series or exclusive book launch.

Authors will receive four unique first draft cover designs with artwork that has been handcrafted by our book cover graphic design team within seven business days of project initiation. A kick-off call with our Creative Director is included to ensure we fully understand your vision. Unlimited revisions allow for refinement of the selected design.

Final art files will be provided in all required ebook formats. Premium stock image rights are also included when incorporated into the final cover design. In addition, authors will receive the original project file in the digial formats of their choice.

For added peace of mind, our 100% deposit-back money guarantee protects your initial upfront investment.

Budget Front Cover Design. Starting at $410

This competitively priced package provides an efficient solution for authors seeking a cover design that aligns with an existing series or presents a straightforward concept. This package consists of the following -

- Professional paperback front and rear book cover design by our in-house team within 10 business days of project commencement. A free e-book cover is included at no additional cost.
- Three revision cycles that refine the design of your cover according to your preferences.
- When necessary, royalty-free images are sourced from our extensive library to eliminate stock photo fees.
- Design delivered as a digital file for flexibility or for use in future adaptations.
- 100% deposit refund if you are not fully satisfied upon project completion.

Text only cover design. Starting at $180

This professional cover design package is well-suited for authors who already have a high-quality image selected for use on their book cover. Our designers will work with you to complement your supplied image to match it to your book title and author name in the proper font size, format and color. When complete, your book cover is print ready for all the major publishing platforms; from Amazon to Ingramspark.

The only requirement we ask from you is that you supply us a high-resolution image that is ready for use on the cover. One initial design draft will be delivered within 10 business days along with the opportunity to submit feedback for up to three rounds of revisions. Please note that additional costs may apply if substantial modifications are needed to the cover.

The Four Phases of Cover Design

Concept Exploration

After you register for your free Queensland Self Publishing account , we will request you fill in a simple creative brief so we may grasp your cover requirements, catch the crux of your story, and than reflect it on your book's cover.

Analyse your genre

We research layouts, colour themes and typography that are common to your genre in order to make sure that the artwork design of your cover resonates with your intended audience.

Your First Draft

You receive your first concept design in just 10 business days for you to approve or request a re-design.

Revisions and Final Approval

After reviewing your cover(s), you decide upon which one you like. You are than sent the master files which you own the full rights to.

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