YOU'VE CREATED MAGIC BY CRAFTING WORDS INTO A STORY. NOW LET ME CREATE A COVER THAT WILL Enchant AND Delight YOUR READERS.
CUSTOM ILLUSTRATED BOOK COVERS
You'll get an irresistible cover that's designed from scratch and will leave your readers speechless from the very first glance. Sell more books by ensuring your first impression is an excellent one!
Benefits of an illustrated cover:
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1. Every detail stands out and makes your book cover a piece of art.
2. Your book stands out in the market.
3. It helps you build an author brand.
4. The cover images (characters, creatures, background, effects etc) are drawn from scratch so you get a 100% unique cover.
5. It is created exactly for your story whereas good stock images could be difficult or impossible to find.
You worked hard to create this book.
You deserve a cover that matches the work you put in.
I'm Kim, and I'm here to dress the pages of your story with a stunning cover that both you and your readers will ADORE.
I am both an artist and avid reader since birth. My favourite genres are fantasy, paranormal and sci-fi but I love to create covers for a wide variety of genres.
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My designs are made to entice readers to pick up your book. I know how to bring your vision to life and enhance it to fit in with genre and reader expectations while making sure it still stands out in the market. I know that readers definitely DO judge books by their covers, so having a unique, attention grabbing cover that targets the right audience is essential.
I think illustrated covers look absolutely gorgeous on bookshelves, so if you feel the same way, I believe I am the right fit for your project!
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But please have a look at my work and decide for yourself :)
If you have any questions for me, I'm just an email away.
MY PROCESS
CONTACT ME
After reviewing my process and pricing info, pick out a design package and fill out the form below.
You can check out my past work in my 'Portfolio' page,
SEND
I’ll contact you within 24-48 hours to confirm your booking, and to schedule the date to begin.
Next, I will ask you questions about the book which will help me understand your book and cover needs better.
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I will also send you the Contract to sign and an invoice for the deposit payment. 50% deposit is due within 48 hours of the booking or you may risk losing your booking spot. Balance payment will be due before the final cover files are sent over to you.
DESIGN
STEP 1 - Initial Sketch
I'll create the initial sketch/s based on the agreed-upon concept. I'll send it to you to go through the necessary revisions. Once you approve of the sketch, we move on
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STEP 2 - Illustration
I paint over the initial sketch until it's a fleshed out illustration. I also add the text and usually give multiple fonts to choose from.
Then its feedback time, but be thorough in your requests, as custom covers are limited to 3 revisions. Any extra will be charged at an hourly rate.
FINALISE
Once you’re satisfied with the draft, I will do my thing and bring your cover to life with all the shiny details!
I'll show you the final cover and if you notice any minor issues I'll fix it but no major changes can be made at this stage without incurring an extra charge, as the revision stage is over.
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​Once approved and balance payment has been made, I send all the necessary high-resolution, non-watermarked files.
It’s time to celebrate, your cover is ready!
Wishing you an amazing and successful new release!
EXAMPLES OF THE PROCESS
INITIAL SKETCH
EBOOK
PAPERBACK
INITIAL SKETCH
PAPERBACK
PRICING
Minimalist
Package
$550 USD
Includes:
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1 x eBook cover
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3 x revision rounds
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Up to 2 characters (if character based cover)
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minimal background
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2 x FREE 3D mockups (to use for marketing)
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A social media graphic to promote your book online (sized for instagram posts and reel)
PAPERBACK WRAP + $50USD*
(*If back is as detailed as the front, cost will be same i.e. +$550USD)
EXTRA CHARACTER + $50 USD (each)
DETAILED BACKGROUND + $100 USD
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A popular choice for Contemporary Romance but doesn't mean other genres cannot fall into this price range. Main factor is style and how much overall detail is needed.
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Optional Add-ons (audiobooks, marketing images, etc) are not included in the fee and are to be ordered separately. See below for pricing.
$725 USD
Maximalist
Package
Includes:
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1 x eBook cover
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3 x revision rounds
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Up to 2 characters (if character based cover)
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minimal background
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2 x FREE 3D mockups (to use for marketing)
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A social media graphic to promote your book online (sized for instagram posts and reel)
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PAPERBACK + $100 USD*
(*If back is as detailed as the front, cost will be same i.e. +$725USD)
EXTRA CHARACTER + $100 USD (each)
DETAILED BACKGROUND + $200 USD
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A popular choice for fantasy, paranormal, sci-fi but again, just depends on your requirements for your cover :)
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Optional Add-ons (audiobooks, marketing images, etc) are not included in the fee and are to be ordered separately. See below for pricing.
ADD ONS
WRITING A SERIES?
SAVE $50 USD PER BOOK WHEN YOU DO 3 OR MORE COVERS AT ONCE!
YOU NEED TO HAVE ALL THE COVER SPECS READY TO GO AS THESE WILL BE DESIGNED BACK TO BACK
Dust jacket based on same design + $80 USD
Hardback based on same design (if extra to the paperback) + $45 USD
Extra Templates/Formats + $50 USD per each format required per platform
Audiobook or Vella cover + $50 USD
3D Box Set + $85 USD
Chapter Art + from $25 USD for line art / from $199 USD for whole/double page illustrations
Typography (for existing covers, adds text only) + $40 USD
Bookmark, Business card, Flyer or postcard +$30 USD (if double sided + $20 USD on top)
Social media graphics (3D mockups, banners etc.) + $35 USD
Rush fee (accepted on a case by case basis) + 20-50% of the cover price.
Special finishes (UV spot varnishing, foil stamping etc…): + $50 USD
Endpapers, spine artwork etc…: refer to custom illustrations commission prices