BOOK COVER DESIGN

Premium, Custom, Bespoke Book Cover Design Packages by Author Services Australia

 

At Author Services Australia, we offer beautifully designed custom book covers at affordable prices, perfect for Australian authors looking to elevate their book. Our book cover design team, based in Australia, understands the importance of creating attractive book covers that elevate your book, attract more readers, and drive more sales while remaining true to your genre and design concept.

Our custom-designed print and ebook book cover design package includes a front cover, back cover, and spine, all laid out in print-ready format for use on popular self-publishing platforms such as Amazon KDP, IngramSpark Publishing, Apple Books, and more.

Our custom book cover design packages are impactful, attractive, and perfectly suited to your genre and book, helping you sell more books.

We specialize in creating bespoke, genre-specific book cover designs, including popular fiction genres such as romance, thriller, fantasy, action, adventure, horror, YA, sci-fi, and more. We also specialize in creating impactful non-fiction book cover designs for memoirs, biographies, diaries, journals, workbooks, cookbooks, and more.

Check out some of our recent premium cover design creations below.

As part of our premium custom print and ebook cover design package, you’ll receive:

• • • • • • Two custom design concepts based on your design input, ideas, and inspiration.
          • High-resolution JPEG images for your front cover and ebook cover.
          • Full print-ready PDF, paperback and hardcover cover templates for all self-publishing platforms and printing covers.
          • Licence-free fonts and stock images.
          • A 3D print mock-up of your paperback book, perfect for social media and marketing.
          • An eBook mock-up of your eBook, perfect for social media and marketing.
          • Professional title page based on your front cover to be used during print and ebook interior formatting.
          • Custom fonts, style, and colour guide based on your cover design to make incorporating design elements into your book interior, author website, and social media easier.
          • Fast turnaround on edits and revisions, along with full support during uploading if you encounter any issues with files.

At Author Services Australia, we understand the importance of a professional book cover design and know that a premium design will highlight your book to potential customers and help it stand out on bookshelves and popular self-publishing platforms. We want Australian authors to succeed, and a professionally designed custom book cover is the best first step in self-publishing success.

They say that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. However, when you’re shopping for a new book to buy, it’s often the book cover that determines whether or not a potential buyer will click that ‘buy it now’ button or take it a step further and read the description.

Regardless of whether you’re looking for an ebook cover design, a paperback cover design, or a hardcover book design, your cover matters. It’s easily one of the most important parts of your book and one area of self-publishing you can’t afford not to invest in.

There’s nothing worse than spending months of your time writing a book, thousands of dollars on editing and formatting, only to have the whole thing let down by an average cover. You need your book cover to shine and grab the attention of potential readers and buyers.

Our experienced and professional book cover team is based in Australia. With almost a decade of experience designing professional book covers that not only look amazing but help Australian authors to sell more books, you know you’re in good hands.

Based in Tasmania, Australia, Author Services Australia is committed to helping Australian authors navigate the self-publishing pathway with affordable services, premium cover design, and helpful support. Check out this article we wrote, The Complete Guide to Book Cover Design for Authors! Which covers everything you need to know about designing your own book cover.

 

Attractive and Professional Custom Book Cover Design Packages

At Author Services Australia, we understand that not everyone needs the same size or type of book cover. It’s why we offer several book cover packages. For example, you can choose an ebook-only book cover, a paperback-only book cover, or a combination of both.

Below are the custom book cover packages that we offer Australian authors:

Ebook Only  Book Cover Design Package

2 design concept drafts

High-resolution JPEG for upload

All stock images/graphics

3D mockup

Title page for print and ebook interior

Fonts, style, and colour guide

 

Ebook and Paperback Book Cover Design Package

2 design concept drafts

High-resolution JPEG for upload

All stock images/graphics

3D mockup

Full layout print-ready PDF for any printing service (KDP, Ingram Spark, etc.)

Title page for print and ebook interior

Fonts, style, and colour guide

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Book Cover Design Process and Costs

Designing a book cover doesn’t just happen without important input from the author. That’s why, before we start your book cover design concepts, we’ll get you to complete a detailed design brief for our cover design team. We want to ensure we capture every single important design element.

In the following article, we’re going to check out some of the things your cover designer needs to know to design your book cover. So, if you’re looking for a professional book cover and want to work with an Australian book cover designer, then you have come to the right place!

However, those beautiful book cover designs don’t just happen by themselves. So let’s check out some of the most important components of a premium book cover. Preparing what your cover designer needs ahead of time will make the cover design process move much faster and more smoothly.

 

To Design Your Book Cover, your Cover Designer will need the following:

Front Cover Elements

For your professional book cover design to be impactful and relevant, you’ll be asked to fill out a questionnaire by your cover designer that gives them any relevant information they need. Some of the common things that you’ll be asked at the start of your cover design package may include:

• • • • • • The final book title and subtitle.
          • A description of the target audience you are trying to reach.
          • Names of similar books that may target the same audience.
          • Some examples of other book covers that you love!
          • The dimensions of your cover (trim size).

Some other things your cover designer would appreciate include a brief synopsis of your book to better understand the themes. If you already have an image, photo, or illustration you want included on the cover, you need to supply it at the highest resolution possible. For printing purposes, your cover needs to be 300dpi quality at its final size. If the images are too small or of poor quality, they won’t print well.

 

The Back Cover Elements

The front cover is designed and finalized before any work is done on the back cover. For the most part, back covers are a simple continuation of the front cover and aren’t meant to be as impactful. Some of the elements that you may want to include on a back cover include:

• • • • • • Title and subtitle (sometimes, but not often).
          • The book description or summary.
          • Photos and graphics (author photo and bio).
          • Book endorsements.
          • Credits for editors, illustrators, writers, cover designers, etc.
          • Publishers or company logos.
          • Website, social media, or contact information.

 

Barcode or ISBN

If you are working with a self-publishing company such as Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) or IngramSpark Publishing, they will automatically populate and place the barcode on the cover for you. Your book designer will just leave a place for it. If you plan to print and sell your books, you may need to obtain a barcode image with your ISBN. In Australia, this is typically done through Thorpe-Bowker Australia. If you are printing and publishing yourself, you may also want to consider adding a price to this area, but it isn’t mandatory.

 

The Spine of Your Book

The standard information on the spine of a book is the title and the author’s name. Some authors also add a small logo or a publishing logo. However, it’s important to remember that the spine of your book is determined by how many pages your book contains. Smaller books with fewer pages may not have room for text on the spine. Your final page count will be determined after your book has been formatted and won’t match the count before formatting.

If you would like to find out more about how you can get a premium book cover designed for your ebook, paperback, fiction, nonfiction, memoir, biography, or children’s book, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly. Our friendly and professional team is standing by to assist you with your book cover inquiries.

 

FAQ About Author Services Australia Book Cover Design Services

As a new author looking to get your book cover design, or even an experienced author searching for a new cover designer, it’s understandable that you would have questions about the book cover design process.

That’s why we’ve created this list of the most commonly asked book cover design FAQs.

Check out this article, The Complete Guide to Book Cover Design for Authors!

Whether you’re searching for professional book cover design, a DIY book cover, or a children’s book cover, we have what you need with our cover design services and talented cover designers at Author Services Australia. We’re here to help Australian and New Zealand authors bring their books to life with affordable cover design services.

If you’re considering designing your DIY book cover, check out this article: 7 Book Cover Design Tips for New Authors!

How much does a book cover design cost? – There are a variety of different factors that will all affect how much your book cover creation costs. These factors include:

• • • • • The cover design style, whether you’re getting custom artwork created, supplying the art or photos yourself, and how much graphic design work is required.
        • How quickly do you need your cover design completed, and when are you planning to release or publish your book?
        • What genre is your book? Typically, non-fiction book cover design packages are a bit cheaper than fiction cover design packages

Can you offer a faster turnaround time on your cover design packages? – That depends on the project’s complexity, how quickly you need your book cover, and the availability of our talented cover design team. We may need to add a rush fee to the standard cover design package costs to accommodate faster turnaround times.

How do I start my novel cover design project? – Once you’re ready to start your professional book cover design, send us an email or contact us, and we’ll give you a complete quote on your cover design project. Once the quote has been accepted, we’ll send you a cover design form to fill out so our cover design team has all the information they need to start your book cover.

I need a complete book cover design package, including an ebook cover, a paperback cover, a hardcover, and a dust jacket. Can you do the whole cover package? – Yes! Our cover design team can prepare an ebook, a paperback, a hardcover with a dust jacket, and children’s book covers.

Does your paperback cover design package include the front, spine, and back covers? – Yes! Our paperback and hardcover book cover design packages include a full cover image for your front, back, and spine.

Does your novel cover design package include covers forAmazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), IngramSpark Publishing, and other self-publishing platforms? – Yes. We can prepare a professional book cover design for every significant self-publishing platform and even an independent printer if you provide us with a template from your printer or the dimensions of your book. If you’re unsure which self-publishing platform is best for your book, check out this article: The Best Self-Publishing Platforms to Self-Publish Your Books!

What other services are provided with your novel cover design services? – We include two design concept drafts, your book front cover design, paperback and hardcover (if ordered), a free promotional book mockup of your ebook, and paperback and covers for all major self-publishing platforms. Your book mockup is a great promotional tool for social media and marketing and is included free with every cover design package.

What other self-publishing services do you provide? – At Author Services Australia, we offer a full range of affordable self-publishing services, including ghostwriting, copyediting, developmental editing, proofreading, ebook and paperback formatting, book cover design, children’s book illustrations, graphic design services, manuscript uploading assistance, and social media and marketing.

Do you provide book formatting services, including book design, ebook formatting, and formatting for paperback and hardcover books? – Yes! We have a very experienced and talented book formatting team with almost a decade of providing professional, affordable book formatting services to Australian and New Zealand authors.

Can you provide a contract, or can you sign an NDA? – We are happy to sign an NDA provided by you and offer a quote before work commences on your novel cover design. Our full T&Cs are available here.

Can I provide my own photos or images for you to incorporate into the cover design? – Of course, you can, provided that they are high-quality images (minimum 300dpi at the required size), are of good quality, and you own all rights and copyright of the images.

How many cover design concept drafts are included? – We include two concept drafts standard with every cover design package. However, we can add additional concept drafts if required, but we’ve never had to yet! Our authors typically fall in love with one of the designs.

How long will it take to receive my first draft of the cover design? – Almost all concepts are delivered within 10 business days of the deposit being paid, and the form is completed unless otherwise advised at the time of order due to holidays or workload.

How many revisions are included in your novel cover design packages? – We include multiple revisions in our cover packages. However, most book covers are finalized within 2-3 rounds of revisions.

What payment methods do you accept? – We invoice via PayPal, with a 50% deposit required to start the project and the balance due before delivery of final files. Payments can be made via PayPal or Direct Bank Deposit. In some cases, we may offer payment plans.

Can I cancel my cover design at any time? – Of course, but once design concepts have been delivered, the deposit is automatically applied to cover the time invested in creating the concepts. If the concept drafts are too far away from what you envisioned, we’re always happy to talk about it and revisit your cover form.

Do you include stock images in the cost? – Yes. All stock images are included. However, if you would like a specific stock image used, and it’s not available via our regular stock image providers, you will need to source it.

Where are you located? – Author Services Australia is located in Australia, as is our talented cover design team.

If you’re looking for something a little more professional than a DIY book cover, we’d love to help you! We offer affordable book cover design services that set your book apart from DIY covers and ensure it has the best chance of success. After all, your book is a massive investment of time and money, and it deserves the best cover. We are standing by to help you with your professional book cover design, including ebook, paperback, and hardcover covers.

At Author Services Australia, we support Australian and New Zealand self-published authors and writers with a full range of affordable self-publishing services, including ghostwriting, copyediting, developmental editing, proofreading, ebook and paperback formatting, book cover design, children’s book illustrations, graphic design services, Amazon KDP Keyword and Category Research, manuscript uploading assistance, animated book cover reveal videos, and social media and marketing.

Be sure to check out 4 Tips for Working with a Book Cover Designer!