Design Form

The more information you provide, the better able we are to provide you with a cover projecting the image you wish to portray.

--And in the end, this will save you money. If we have a better idea what you want up front, we won't need to make changes later.

***Please note, dimension specifications are critical for proper design of your book. Do not estimate this information. Remember that any changes after the initial design will be billed at $35/hr. Please check with your printer/publisher before supplying this information.

Dimensions with trim: Original design size before your book is cut down to its final size.

-This allows for trim which enables the colors and images on your page to bleed off the edge.

Complete this information as you wish to have it appear on cover. Example - If you do not want the author's website to appear on the cover, do not complete this field. Simply leave blank.

Tagline: A key sentence or phrase which you may use with your book to help potential readers learn what your book is about.

Complete this information as you wish to have it appear on your cover.

For example - If you do not want the author's website to appear on the cover, do not complete this field. Simply leave blank.

Please provide a brief description of your book to entice reader's to select your book.

(Approximately 100 words is a good size to

shoot for here.)

You may wish to list a brief quote from within the book to be used on your cover.

Has your book received any reviews?

Keep in mind, even a not-so-good review will often still have positive things to say about your book. Find the best part of the review and list it here. Don't forget to list your source. ie: Publishers Weekly,

Literary Classics, Kirkus Reviews, Midwest Book Review, etc..

Tip: if you don't have any reviews yet, don't worry. You will soon enough. In the meantime, you might wish to consider asking a fellow author or other respected literarian to read and review your book.

Note: Many new books will not have reviews printed on the first run of their cover. It is perfectly fine to leave this field blank. You can always add reviews, award seals and other accolades in later print runs.

You may wish to check with your publisher on listing your book price. In some instances, you may not want to include price on the book (ie: international sales.)

Author photos are typically recommended. We will not use poor or low quality images. Make sure you have permission to reprint the photo, and credit the photographer by listing their name with copyright.

Tip: You took the time to write a book you can be proud of. So make sure your image is one you can also be proud of. We suggest a professional author photo be taken specifically with your book in mind. Try to match the the style of your photo to the theme of your book. You'll be glad you did!

***Time Saving Tip***

There are a number of items below which you will most likely need to check with your printer/publisher on before completing this form.

FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, WE HAVE INDICATED THESE ITEMS IN RED

***WAIT - Does your publisher/printer provide a cover template? If so, you do not need to fill in the dimensions below.

Receive a discount when we design your Paperback and Hardback Jacket together. If not, Select Not Applicable

Check on your publisher's policy and make sure to let us know of any requirements concerning use of their logo.

Using Key Words, Please Describe Your Book

(please include images which you believe would work well in your cover design):

Please Describe Your Primary Target Market

(who will be reading your book - age range, gender, etc):

Let us know the general style/theme of your book.

(serious, funny, ethereal, serene, irreverent... etc.):

Is there a secondary market who you also see reading your book? If so, please explain.

(Others who may also have an appreciation for your book do not fit your primary market):

Do you already have something specific in mind for your book?

(Please describe below):

Sometimes it can help to find an example of an existing book cover you like.

(Please provide up to three working links for cover image styles you might like to see for your cover design...

feel free to offer your comments along with each link):

A change in page count, can change the width of your book's spine? A few pages here and there may not matter much, but a significant change can mean you may need to re-work your entire layout.

If you have original art which you intend to use as part of your cover design, you may do so. --Make sure you have permission to reprint the art, and credit the artist by listing their name with copyright.

Most times Your cover design can be completed in under 30 days. (Revisions may take longer, so it's best to get us as much detailed information as possible early on.) We will do our best to accommodate your needs. If this is a rush, please let us know.

We always do our best to have the front, back, and spine designs all work together within the overall design. In some cases, (if page count changes significantly, we may recommend use of a solid color pattern which complements your cover design. - Please keep this in mind when submitting your work, and let us know if your page count is expected to change.

Be sure to print a copy of this completed form for your records before clicking the submit button.

Once we receive your completed order, we will send you an email informing you where you can send any additional files or templates. --Please allow up to three business days for this as we will assign your project to a designer specifically chosen for your style requirements. A designer will be contacting you soon with further instructions.

Thank you!

Receive a discount when we design your Paperback and Hardback Jacket together. If not, Select Not Applicable

If you do not have a specific size for your eBook cover, please leave dimension specs blank. Your cover will be created at a standard size.