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BOOK COVER DESIGN
I offer competitive rates on book cover design, considering the quality of work and attention to detail you will get. I have a standard design fee of $800 for a perfect bound (soft cover) or $900 for a dust jacket. This does not include the cost of images needed for your cover but I have access to good quality images at a very nominal fee (under $50).
I respond promptly to clients and begin projects quickly whenever possible. I use graphic design software compatible with most printers. I communicate with your printer to make sure your book cover is delivered in conformity with their guidelines using the specs they provide. I am available to your printer after the files are submitted to deal with any technical problems should they arise.
Cover samples will be provided to you as PDF files and/or as a print-out from a color laser printer. Images to be used for the cover design may be researched and provided by the client, the publisher, or myself. Book cover design includes the cover, spine and back, and inside flaps for hardcover books. I have an extensive collection of fonts and access to resources with which to find the ideal image for your cover.
To get started on your book cover design it would help if your book interior is either in the process of being formatted or already formatted (designed) by myself or someone else. The total page count of your finished book interior will determine the spine width of the book cover. Therefore, the interior ultimately must be designed and laid out before the cover can be completed. We can get started on the front of the cover while the interior is in process. You will need to decide with your printer which book type (perfect bound or hardbound) and what book size you want. You will also need to have your finalized title and subtitle or any other text that will go on the cover. I will need a number of things later for the book back, including your ISBN number. Ideally, you should select a printer before beginning on your book cover project. I can suggest some printers if necessary.
BOOK INTERIORS
I offer competitive rates on book interiors considering the quality of work and attention to detail you will get. I charge by the FINISHED page. The range is generally between $4 and $10 per finished page, depending upon the complexity of the manuscript. There is an additional $125 design setup fee. To find out how much you will be charged per finished page, I need to see your completed manuscript. Your manuscript can be emailed to me as an MS Word attachment. The price per finished page will be fixed but since we cannot know the exact page count till done, we will have to estimate the final cost of the book interior.
I respond promptly to clients and begin their projects quickly whenever possible. I use graphic design software compatible with most printers to create your book interior. I communicate with your printer to make sure your book is delivered in conformity with their guidelines using the specs they provide. I am available to your printer after the files are submitted to deal with any technical problems should they arise.
Having the same person design both your book cover and your book interior will create a more professional and harmonious package. The inside of a book should be as appealing as the cover. If I have created your book cover (or if someone else has), I will try to develop a consistent look between the interior and the cover so that they reflect the same style or fonts.
To get started on your book interior formatting and design you will need to have your manuscript completely finished and edited. You may submit your manuscript in MS word or some similar word processing program via email. Your manuscript should clearly show chapters and sub heads, etc., and it should contain all matter for the book both front and back. You should select a printer before beginning on your book interior formatting. I can suggest some printers if necessary.