A book’s cover is one of the primary factors that influences a customer when they are selecting which book to purchase and read. There are many aspects to consider when preparing a book’s cover: Does it fit the genre? Does it look professional? Does it match the mood and theme of the book? And most importantly, will it grab the attention of readers, making them want to purchase the book? Options abound for authors. For example, Amazon has a basic cover creator tool. And anyone can use free photo editing software to create a unique book cover image. But, without the necessary experience or skills, authors may be limited in their ability to produce the eye-catching covers that professional graphic designers can create. When selecting a book cover designer, you would do well to consider the base price, any extra fees, examples of their work, and their terms of service (such as the number of revisions that they allow you to request). You have put a lot of hard work into your book, so you will definitely want to make sure that the quality of your cover matches the content of your book.
Custom Book Cover Designers
| Website | Pricing |
|---|---|
| 17StudioBookDesign.com | $300 to $350 |
| 99Designs.com | $300 and up |
| BeauteBook.com | $275 to $600 |
| BookCoverForYou.com | $250 to $350 |
| BookCoverZone.com | $400 to $500 |
| BookFlyDesign.com | $650 to $800 |
| BooksCovered.co.uk | $575 to $700 |
| CandescentPress.co.uk | $200 |
| Covertopia.com | $350 to $800 |
| Damonza.com | $400 to $800 |
| DerangedDoctorDesign.com | $350 to $420 |
| DissectDesigns.com | $500 to $600 |
| Ebook-CoverDesigns.com | $250 to $350 |
| EbookLaunch.com | $500 to $600 |
| FantasyBookCoverDesign.com | $250 to $350 |
| GoBookCoverDesign.com | $100 |
| JeffBrownGraphics.com | $2000 |
| MLBArt.com | $150 to $200 |
| MyVisionPress.com | $370 to $680 |
| OutskirtsPress.com | $500 |
| ProfessionalBookCoverDesign.com | $600 to $900 |
| StreetlightGraphics.com | $400 to $600 |
| Van-Garde.com | $500 to $600 |
| WolfSparrowCovers.com | $300 |
| WordSugarDesigns.com | $300 to $400 |
| ZAQDesigns.com | $500 to $900 |
Prices were verified in 2023 and may change at any time. Visit individual website for a more specific quote.
This list is provided for informational purposes only. Indies Today does not endorse or support any of these sites.
Budget Cover Design Options
There are a number of design-it-yourself options for ebook covers, with the most popular being:
These options have a few significant limitations. The most notable drawback is that for those with limited graphic design experience, the final result may look far from professional. Remember, having an attractive and professional cover is critical for indie authors to be taken seriously.
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