I think visually, and will have a clear view of your cover by the time we end our initial conversation regarding your subject matter. These steps summarize what you can expect during the production process of your book cover/spine/back design and how we’ll be working together. I don’t use any templates; each cover/spine/back design is inspired in its design by the subject matter. That is why each of my cover designs has a unique look.
I think visually. We’ll have a friendly, insightful conversation. We’ll talk about your book's subject matter in depth, your audience, and your book’s vision. By the end of our conversation, a solid design direction will be established for me to procees forward.
Once we’ve discussed the vision of your book cover, I’ll approximate the amount of time to create your book’s cover/spine/back design trim size and email you an accurate quote.
If you have photos or artwork that you would like for me to use; email a Zip file, upload, or mail me a DVD/CD-Rom containing all your photos or artwork for your cover/spine/back design. Your text can be emailed to me.
I’ll gather all the proper printing requirements from your printer to properly prepare your files, and to get the best print quality out of your printed book.
Your book cover/spine/back design is emailed to you as a PDF for a final proofing.
Once approved, I’ll email you a print ready version for you to send to your printer. Or if you prefer, I can email or upload your cover/spine/back design to your printer directly.
You’re a published author. I’ll email you your book cover/spine/back design for safekeeping. Includes: cover/spine/back design file, the ready for print PDF file (same PDF file sent to your printer), and a web friendly image of your cover for marketing.
This guide is straight forward guaranteeing from start to finish that your vision is achieved for your final book cover design and that you're 100% satisfied in the end.
