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Cover Design

A cover that tells readers exactly what kind of book this is.

Readers judge books by their covers in seconds. Your designer creates an original cover that suits your genre, reads clearly as a small thumbnail, and looks beautiful in print.

100% of rights and royalties stay yoursPay by milestone, after you approvePublished in your own name

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What is included

Everything your book needs at this stage.

  • A creative brief built from your story and your readers
  • Original cover concepts to choose from
  • Front, spine and back cover for print
  • An ebook cover sized for online stores
  • Agreed revision rounds
  • Final print ready and web ready files that belong to you
Cover design samples

A few of the styles we design.

These are sample concepts made to show the range of styles we design. They are not published client books. Your cover is designed from scratch for your story.

Memoir · sample concept
Business · sample concept
Thriller · sample concept
Literary fiction · sample concept
Fantasy · sample concept
Children's · sample concept
Faith · sample concept
Cookbook · sample concept
Memoir · sample concept
Business · sample concept
How it works

Clear steps, and you approve each one.

  1. Brief

    We learn about your book, readers and the covers you love.

  2. Concepts

    Your designer creates cover directions for you to compare.

  3. Refine

    Your chosen direction is polished with your feedback.

  4. Final files

    Print wrap and ebook files, ready for your printer and retailers.

A good fit if

Is this right for you?

  • You are publishing and need a professional cover
  • Your current cover does not match your genre
  • You want a matching look for a series
The Penwood Promise

Four things we put in writing before you pay a cent.

Clause 1

Your book stays yours

You keep 100% of your rights and royalties. Your book is published in your own accounts, under your name.

Clause 2

You approve, then you pay

Work is split into milestones. Each payment comes only after you have reviewed and approved the last step.

Clause 3

One person you know

A named editor leads your book from start to finish. You always know who to call.

Clause 4

No empty promises

We never promise sales, rankings or bestseller status. We promise careful work, clear dates and honest answers.

Questions

Honest answers about Cover Design.

Will I own the cover?

Yes. The final files are yours to use for your book.

Can you design covers for a series?

Yes. We design a consistent look so the books belong together.

Let's talk about your book.

A free 30 minute Publishing Roadmap call with an editor. You leave with a written plan, whatever you decide.

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