Good design isn’t expensive; endless guesswork is. This guide breaks down book cover design pricing so you can compare quotes fairly and know what you’re actually buying. What drives the price Three levers change cost the most: concept depth (how many distinct directions), image licensing (stock vs. custom), and revision scope (focused rounds vs. wandering). … Read more
The marketing team was split. One half swore by gritty photo-stock; the other wanted a custom illustration to “feel premium.” We mocked up both, shrank them to 120px, and watched the click data roll in. This is the real tradeoff in photo vs illustration book covers – and how to choose without guesswork. What Photo-Stock … Read more
You open ten tabs and they all blur together. Thumbnails, mockups, elegant type, neon type. Somewhere in there is the perfect designer who will turn your manuscript into a market-ready product. This guide shows you exactly how to choose – so your cover speaks clearly in three seconds, on every shelf. Step 1 – Read … Read more