Rates and Pricing

After an experiment in currencies (I live in the UK, but have many clients in the US), I have decided to just set all prices in USD. I invoice towards the end of a project, which can then be paid via PayPal. I don’t ask for half up front, but instead prefer to invoice for the full amount (including the cost of any stock) once we have a final image that we’re both happy with. At that point the invoice should be paid.

It is quite common that a POD template will be needed some time after the front cover files have been provided, which is fine. When you have a final pagecount, I will do the POD template for you.

Ebook and Print Book Cover Art and Design: $400.00. This covers:

  • All mockups and proofs until we have a final design (see FAQs below for an idea of the typical process in creating a cover).
  • You get a layered .PSD file in case you need to change the text, use without text for a book trailer, etc. Note: the artwork is flattened, but all text layers are left unflattened. You will still need to purchase any fonts used in order to change the text.
  • A full-size version (6×9″) for printed posters, swag, etc.
  • An ebook version for Kindle, Nook, Kobo, Amazon catalogue and Smashwords. This version should work for all.
  • Two smaller promo files for blogs, Facebook, Twitter, etc., one 3D version and a smaller flat version.
  • POD template .pdf file (no .psd) – one only, for either KDP or Ingram. I don’t do Lulu POD templates.
  • Audible/audio cover (usually done later, once you have chosen a narrator). Note: this is a courtesy for the author only. If an audio cover or ,psd file is requested from a third-party audio publisher, that will be invoiced at the going rate directly to the publisher.
  • I do offer a series discount of $50 per book when having multiples done at the same time, or on subsequent covers for a series that we have done.
  • Additional POD templates, such as hardcover files, are available for an extra charge of $50.00 each.

Additional Services:

This is a new offering from me, as in the past I have avoided offering a lot of separate services as I dislike the feeling of “nickel and diming” authors. However, I’ve come to see that there is a need for this type of service and although in the past I’ve done small jobs for authors for free, it’s not viable to do that for everyone. So I ask patience from everyone as I work out what I want to offer and how much it will cost.

Hardcovers
$50 charge for hardback/jacket files

Special Editions
$70 for hardbacks with foiled cover elements and sprayed edge design

Beginning/End Papers
This one depends on what you need. If it’s full character art either in B&W or colour it would be charged like characer art. If it was something more simple (objects, graphical ornaments) then I’d probably give you a quote based on the amount of work. Please feel free to ask.

Character Art
$75 for a single character, $100 for couple/duo. These will have relatively plain backgrounds. Cover use of this art is prohibited, but all other promo is fine.

Not Offered at this time:
Bookmarks
Facebook ads

Print On Demand Book (POD) Templates

I will need:

  • Your back cover copy and any tagline or strapline
  • Your Ingram template OR
  • For KDP, the exact number of pages after you upload the novel, the colour of the paper (cream paper makes the spine wider), and the dimensions/trim size of the book.

The print cover templates are usually done at some point after the ebook cover and need very little lead time (2-3 days). I do not offer the .psd file for POD templates, only the finished .pdf.