Publishing
Book cover design in the UK that sells the book.
A cover that tells readers exactly what kind of book this is, and makes them want to open it. For print and ebook.
- NDA before you share details
- You keep every right
- Written by people, never AI
People do judge a book by its cover, usually as a thumbnail on Amazon. A professional cover signals genre, quality and tone in a fraction of a second.
Our designers start by studying the best-selling covers in your genre, then create concepts that fit the market while standing out. You choose a direction, we refine it, and you receive files ready for Amazon KDP, IngramSpark or your printer.
Every cover uses properly licensed images and fonts, so you are free to use it anywhere.
Who it is for.
- Self-publishing authors
- Authors relaunching a book with a new cover
- Businesses publishing a branded book
- Series authors who need a consistent look
What you get.
Concepts
Several initial directions to choose from.
Ebook cover
Front cover sized for Amazon and other stores.
Print cover
Full wrap with spine and back cover, to printer spec.
Marketing assets
3D mock-ups and social images on request.
Process and timeline.
Usually two to six weeks.
Send the manuscript
Share your file and goals. We read a sample and confirm the level of work it needs.
Fixed quote
You get a fixed price and a delivery date before any work starts.
The work
Tracked changes and comments you can accept or reject, so you stay in charge of every word.
Ready to publish
Clean files, ready for print, ebook or submission to agents.
What it costs.
A typical UK market range. Your quote is fixed before any work starts, and payments are staged.
Psychological thriller, set in Edinburgh. Dark, cold palette. Strong title type. A single figure, small in the frame. Must read clearly as a thumbnail.
An illustrative sample of our writing style, not a client’s work.
Questions, answered.
How much does a book cover cost in the UK?
A professional custom cover typically costs £200 to £600 or more. Bespoke illustrated covers can cost £1,500 or more.
Do I own the cover?
Yes. You receive the final files and the right to use the cover for your book and its marketing.
Can you design a series?
Yes. We design series covers with a consistent look across books.
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Learn moreReady to talk about your cover design?
A free, no-obligation quote within one working day. NDA available before you share a thing.