While our pre-made covers are a highly cost-effective way for you to launch your book, we also offer a custom service where you can work with us to get a unique design that matches your book's content, theme, and genre.
Guide to Achieving your Perfect Custom Cover Art Design with Wooden Rocket
Your book cover is often the first impression readers have of your work. Partnering with Wooden Rocket ensures that this impression is memorable. To ensure the design process is seamless and effective, here's how you can best collaborate with us:
1. Clarity is Key
- The Essence of Your Book: Before anything else, share a brief summary or synopsis of your book. This allows us to capture the mood, theme, and tone of your story.
- Key Elements or Symbols: Are there specific symbols, motifs, or scenes that you want to be featured? Mention them!
- Genre & Target Audience: Understanding your book's genre and audience helps in designing a cover that appeals to the right readers.
2. Inspire Us
- Reference Covers: Share a few book covers you admire. This gives us an insight into your taste and style preferences.
- Colors & Typography: If you have specific color schemes or typography in mind, let us know. If not, that's okay too! We'll make recommendations based on the book's content and current design trends.
3. Communication is Crucial
- Feedback: After our initial design, provide clear feedback. Be specific about what you love and what you'd like adjusted. Constructive feedback accelerates the process and ensures the design aligns with your vision.
- Stay Open-minded: While you know your book best, remember that we bring expertise in design and market trends. Be open to suggestions that might differ from your initial ideas.
4. What Not to Do
- Avoid Being Too Prescriptive: While it's great to have ideas, being overly detailed or restrictive can hinder the creative process. Trust us to translate your vision artistically.
- Avoid Frequent Changes: Consistency is crucial. Constantly changing your mind can disrupt the design flow and prolong the process. It's best to gather your thoughts and provide consolidated feedback.
- Avoid Micromanaging: Once you've provided the initial information and feedback, allow us some space to work our magic. Over-monitoring can stifle creativity.
5. Final Touches
Once the design is near completion, it's a good idea to share it with a small group of trusted individuals. Gaining a few external opinions can help ensure the design appeals to your target audience.
6. A.I. art and illustration policies
We are A.I. art and illustration-positive in our graphic design process. You can read all about this here.
At Wooden Rocket, we're passionate about making your story shine. By following this guide and fostering open communication, we're confident we'll craft a cover that not only resonates with your vision but also captivates your readers. Let's embark on this creative journey together!
Next Steps
Use the buy buttons below to place your order for the custom cover design service. If you don't see the buttons, but instead see an apology alert that we're running at capacity, it means our design pipe-line is currently full.
How it Works
Receive your initial design drafts within three working days after you provide your book's details. This preliminary stage offers you the opportunity to review and suggest revisions. Following your feedback, we'll refine the designs with a second round of concepts. Once these are approved, we'll proceed to perfect the text, typography, and fine details, bringing your cover to completion.PRICING
Custom E-Book Cover service: £200.
Custom E-Book & Print Cover service: £100 extra for print; £300 total.
Custom E-Book & Print & Audio-book Cover service: £50 extra for audio-book; £350 total.
BUY THE CUSTOM COVER SERVICE
Custom E-book cover design
or Custom E-book AND a matching Print book cover design
or Custom E-book AND a matching Print book AND a matching Audio-book cover design
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