1. SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT
Reach out to us by filling out our New Project Form. A member of our design team will contact you within 24 hours to schedule an appointment for your book cover design.
*If you are new to Inspire Creative Services, you will then be asked to submit a one-time New Client Form to be assigned a client ID#.
This appointment can include a conference call with the designer or can be done completely through email and/or Messenger. It's up to you!
NOTE: We are generally booked out approximately 6 weeks, but do offer waitlist options if necessary. Rush jobs may be available upon request with an additional fee. (It is never guaranteed that a rush job appointment will be available when you want it, so make sure to plan accordingly.)
*If you are new to Inspire Creative Services, you will then be asked to submit a one-time New Client Form to be assigned a client ID#.
This appointment can include a conference call with the designer or can be done completely through email and/or Messenger. It's up to you!
NOTE: We are generally booked out approximately 6 weeks, but do offer waitlist options if necessary. Rush jobs may be available upon request with an additional fee. (It is never guaranteed that a rush job appointment will be available when you want it, so make sure to plan accordingly.)
2. TELL US ABOUT YOUR PROJECT
We'll ask you to...
- share your vision for your cover along with some specific details about your book on our New Project Form (NPF) with order detail options,
- look for the types of images you would like to see on your cover either on DepositPhotos.com or another stock image site,
- provide some examples of books on Amazon or other book retailers with cover designs that appeal to you and include them on the NPF.
3. DESIGN DAY
The day of your appointment you will have two different contact options:
1) Consult with the designer on a conference call while the initial draft of your book cover concept is being created.
-OR-
2) Consult with the designer over email or through Messenger while the initial draft of your book cover concept is being created.
(Please be available online through the duration of your appointment to avoid delays in the process.)
Our designer will email you a proof and then work with you through revisions until you are happy with your cover design.
Once the final layout and design has been agreed upon, the designer will purchase the necessary images and will generally be able to finalize your book cover within 24 hours from the end of the call and an invoice will be sent> Once it has been paid, the requested high-resolution digital files will be sent to you via email to maintain size integrity and quality.
1) Consult with the designer on a conference call while the initial draft of your book cover concept is being created.
-OR-
2) Consult with the designer over email or through Messenger while the initial draft of your book cover concept is being created.
(Please be available online through the duration of your appointment to avoid delays in the process.)
Our designer will email you a proof and then work with you through revisions until you are happy with your cover design.
Once the final layout and design has been agreed upon, the designer will purchase the necessary images and will generally be able to finalize your book cover within 24 hours from the end of the call and an invoice will be sent> Once it has been paid, the requested high-resolution digital files will be sent to you via email to maintain size integrity and quality.
FAQs
CAN I ORDER AN eCOVER NOW AND GET THE ADD-ONS LATER OR DO I HAVE TO DO THEM AT THE SAME TIME?
Absolutely. The add-ons are available to you at any time once the original custom or pre-made Inspire cover has been completed and do not have to be purchased at the same time. You can request an add-on after your original appointment by filling out the appropriate form on our Get Started page.
WHAT IS THE TURN-AROUND TIME FOR A COVER DESIGN?
Appointments are generally booked out about six weeks, but the cover is usually completed within 24 hours from the end of your scheduled appointment time.
WHEN CAN I START MY FULL PRINT WRAP OF MY BOOK AND WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW?
You can start the process of your full print wrap at the same time your order your eCover, however, it cannot be finalized without a final formatted page count. You will also need to provide your page color preference, the size of the book, a back cover blurb, and which printer you will be using. (i.e. KDP, IngramSpark etc...)
WHAT GENRES DO YOU DO?
We're open to working within any genre.
NOTE: Artwork for fantasy-style or from specially illustrated children's books would need to be provided.
DO I HAVE TO HAVE PAYPAL TO WORK WITH YOU?
No. While PayPal is our main platform, we accept payment through any major credit card.
WHERE DO YOU GET THE IMAGES FOR YOUR BOOK DESIGNS? CAN YOU CREATE CUSTOM ARTWORK FOR ME?
We rely mainly on stock images, licensed design resources, and other tools to create our book cover designs. All images from DepositPhotos.com are included in the price of your cover, however, we can purchase images from any other stock site source for a nominal fee. We use photo manipulation techniques to create new forms of artwork and style to your cover if needed, but if you are looking for a super specific image or model, you may want to consider hiring models and a photographer to do a custom photo shoot for you.
IS PHOTO SEARCHING INCLUDED IN YOUR PRICES?
Yes, within reason. We ask you to provide us with a few images that you like, but will try to find those that will create the most impact on your cover. Sometimes, that includes spending a significant amount of time looking for just the right image.
CAN I USE MY eCOVER DESIGN TO CREATE A PAPERBACK ON MY OWN OR HAVE SOMEONE ELSE MODIFY IT FOR ANY OTHER FORMAT?
Nope. eCovers are maximized for digital viewing and do not have the correct specs to be used on a paperback cover. We are happy to design your custom paperback for you as an add-on to your eCover design for just $75. All changes made to the cover must be done by our designer. This includes name/title changes, restructuring, or image additions except where express permission has been granted.
CAN YOU MODIFY COVERS CREATED BY OTHER DESIGNERS?
No. While there are exceptions to every rule, all designers have their own touch and we believe it would be in your best interest to have our designer create a new cover and/or concept for you as the cost would be about the same.
CAN WE USE ONE OF MY OWN IMAGES ON THE COVER?
Yes, we can use an image you have taken as long as it is a high quality image with at least 300dpi and if you have a model release from any persons in the photo.
MORE QUESTIONS?
If you have a question that was not answered on this page, please contact us and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Absolutely. The add-ons are available to you at any time once the original custom or pre-made Inspire cover has been completed and do not have to be purchased at the same time. You can request an add-on after your original appointment by filling out the appropriate form on our Get Started page.
WHAT IS THE TURN-AROUND TIME FOR A COVER DESIGN?
Appointments are generally booked out about six weeks, but the cover is usually completed within 24 hours from the end of your scheduled appointment time.
WHEN CAN I START MY FULL PRINT WRAP OF MY BOOK AND WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW?
You can start the process of your full print wrap at the same time your order your eCover, however, it cannot be finalized without a final formatted page count. You will also need to provide your page color preference, the size of the book, a back cover blurb, and which printer you will be using. (i.e. KDP, IngramSpark etc...)
WHAT GENRES DO YOU DO?
We're open to working within any genre.
NOTE: Artwork for fantasy-style or from specially illustrated children's books would need to be provided.
DO I HAVE TO HAVE PAYPAL TO WORK WITH YOU?
No. While PayPal is our main platform, we accept payment through any major credit card.
WHERE DO YOU GET THE IMAGES FOR YOUR BOOK DESIGNS? CAN YOU CREATE CUSTOM ARTWORK FOR ME?
We rely mainly on stock images, licensed design resources, and other tools to create our book cover designs. All images from DepositPhotos.com are included in the price of your cover, however, we can purchase images from any other stock site source for a nominal fee. We use photo manipulation techniques to create new forms of artwork and style to your cover if needed, but if you are looking for a super specific image or model, you may want to consider hiring models and a photographer to do a custom photo shoot for you.
IS PHOTO SEARCHING INCLUDED IN YOUR PRICES?
Yes, within reason. We ask you to provide us with a few images that you like, but will try to find those that will create the most impact on your cover. Sometimes, that includes spending a significant amount of time looking for just the right image.
CAN I USE MY eCOVER DESIGN TO CREATE A PAPERBACK ON MY OWN OR HAVE SOMEONE ELSE MODIFY IT FOR ANY OTHER FORMAT?
Nope. eCovers are maximized for digital viewing and do not have the correct specs to be used on a paperback cover. We are happy to design your custom paperback for you as an add-on to your eCover design for just $75. All changes made to the cover must be done by our designer. This includes name/title changes, restructuring, or image additions except where express permission has been granted.
CAN YOU MODIFY COVERS CREATED BY OTHER DESIGNERS?
No. While there are exceptions to every rule, all designers have their own touch and we believe it would be in your best interest to have our designer create a new cover and/or concept for you as the cost would be about the same.
CAN WE USE ONE OF MY OWN IMAGES ON THE COVER?
Yes, we can use an image you have taken as long as it is a high quality image with at least 300dpi and if you have a model release from any persons in the photo.
MORE QUESTIONS?
If you have a question that was not answered on this page, please contact us and we will get back to you as soon as possible.