Genre research
We study what works in your category so the cover signals the right promise. We look at what is working in your genre so your cover meets reader expectations.
Custom covers by genre
Book Covers That Stop the Scroll and Sell the Story
Original cover designs, front, spine and back, shaped by your genre and your readers rather than a template.
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Book Cover Design Services That Attract the Right Readers
Looking for a cover that makes readers stop and look? Our designers create covers built for your genre and audience, so your book stands out in online stores and on bookshelves.
We design print wraps and ebook covers, with typography and imagery chosen to match your story. Every cover is created to read clearly even as a small thumbnail.
A great cover works best with a polished manuscript and a clean interior. We also offer editing, formatting and publishing support, so the whole book looks professional.
Alongside cover design, we also offer:
About this service
Your cover is your first and fastest sales pitch
Readers decide in a second or two whether to look closer. A cover that signals the right genre, tone and quality earns that second look.
Our designers research your category and your competition, then create original concepts that look at home on a bestseller shelf and still feel like your book.
A cover is the most important piece of marketing a book has. In online stores it appears as a small thumbnail beside hundreds of others, so it has to communicate genre, tone and quality at a glance.
Our book cover design service combines market research with original design, so your cover is attractive, appropriate for your category and memorable for the right reasons.
Original concepts
Custom designs built for your title, not re-skinned templates. Each concept is created for your title and story.
Full wrap
Front, spine and back cover prepared with the right dimensions for your page count. Spine width and back cover layout are calculated for your page count and printer.
Ebook cover
A version that stays readable as a small thumbnail on retailer pages. Sized and optimized for Kindle and other retailer listings.
Typography
Title and author name treatments that stay legible at any size. Lettering that is clear on a thumbnail and expressive up close.
Mockups
3D book images and promotional graphics for your website and social media. 3D mockups and promotional images for your website, social media and launch.
Our Approach To Book Cover Design
Genre-Driven Book Cover Concepts
A cover has to say the right thing to the right reader in a second. Before any design starts, we study your genre, your audience and the covers already selling in your category.
From that research we create original concepts, so your book looks like it belongs on the shelf and still stands out.
Good research saves time. By understanding genre conventions, we can decide where your cover follows the rules and where it can stand out.
- Genre and competitor research
- Original design concepts
- Revisions until you approve
Full Wrap Print Cover Design
A print cover is more than a front image. We design the full wrap: front cover, spine and back cover, sized exactly to your page count, paper and trim size.
The back cover carries your blurb, author details and barcode area, laid out clearly and delivered as a print-ready PDF.
A well-built wrap also matters for the printed copy. We include safe margins and bleed, so important elements are not trimmed during printing.
- Front, spine and back cover
- Accurate sizing for your printer
- Print-ready PDF files
Ebook Cover Design for Kindle and Other Retailers
Online, your cover is often a tiny thumbnail beside dozens of others. We design ebook covers that stay readable and eye-catching at small sizes.
Files are prepared to retailer requirements for Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, Kobo and more, so uploads go smoothly.
Because many readers buy on mobile, we review your ebook cover at several sizes. Strong contrast and simple composition usually work best.
- Thumbnail-tested legibility
- Correct sizes and formats
- Screen-ready files
Book Cover Typography and Title Design
Title and author-name lettering does as much work as the artwork. We choose and adjust typefaces so your title is clear, fitting for the genre and balanced with the imagery.
Good typography also keeps your covers consistent across a series.
Typography is also what makes a cover look professional. Spacing, hierarchy and font pairing are adjusted carefully rather than left to defaults.
- Title and author lettering
- Series-consistent styling
- Readable at any size
3D Mockups and Promotional Images
A cover looks best when readers can picture the book. We provide 3D book mockups and promotional images for your website, social media, newsletter and retailer pages.
These ready-to-use visuals help you start promoting your book before release day.
Mockups are useful for author websites, newsletters, pre-order announcements and social media posts, and they give you consistent images for the whole campaign.
- 3D book and ebook mockups
- Images for social media and websites
- Files ready for your launch
Book Covers That Help Your Story Get Noticed
Our editors, designers and publishers frame every story with care. Great covers, careful editing and professional formatting work together. Browse a selection of recent fiction titles we have helped bring to readers, from fantasy and sci-fi to thrillers and literary fiction.
How it works
From first call to final files
A clear process with your approval at every stage, so nothing moves forward until you are happy with it.
01
Brief
You tell us about the book, readers and any ideas you already have.
02
Concepts
You receive initial cover concepts to react to.
03
Revisions
We refine the chosen concept with your feedback.
04
Delivery
Final print and ebook files are prepared for upload.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Reference covers, colours and ideas are welcome and help us get to the right design faster.
The number of concepts and revision rounds depends on your package and is stated in your quote.
Final approved artwork is delivered for your book. Licensing for any stock elements is covered in your agreement.
Yes. We can design a consistent look across a series.
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