Paper & Sage schedules artwork by the week* so that we have plenty of time to work together. A more thorough outline of the process can be found on the How it Works page, so please be sure to read over that, too.
There are two packages for Custom Cover designs: Economy and Pro. Each has the option of adding a print layout (the print layout pricing below assumes an ebook + paperback print bundle purchase). The Pro package also offers several upgrade options, which will increase the time and resources spent on your cover, along with the price. Please read the outline of each option below thoroughly. If you have any questions at that point, please get in touch.
ECONOMY
Budget-Friendly Custom Covers**
Artwork uses only one stock image:
Stock image is chosen, purchased and provided by the client (though we are happy to review 2 or 3 image options you’ve chosen before the first proof)
One mock-up and up to 2 revisions
Typesetting of title, author name and other text included, as well as possible minor changes to stock (e.g.: eye color)
$150 ebook only
+$50 full paperback print layout
PRO
Creative Custom Covers**
Up to 4 stock images included:
Stock images chosen by Paper & Sage and cost included in package*** (though we always welcome suggestions or references if you find stock you like)
Up to 2 mock-ups and up to 3 revisions included
Typesetting and manipulation included.
Additional Upgrades Available. (See below).
$350 ebook only
+$50 full paperback print layout
Add-On Designs
For Promotion and Branding
Add to any order. These can be added to any cover order, including all custom or pre-made purchases.
Audio covers. Reformatted cover design for an audio book. Include a credit line for the narrator for free upon request.
Social media banners. Custom banners that meet Facebook or Twitter’s specific requirements.
…and More. We also offer bookmarks, box sets, FB ads, animated banners and more.
Print Layouts
For a Full Paperback Layout
High-quality and print-ready. We’ll design the spine and back to your book’s specifications and create an upload-ready PDF for a paperback layout.
Choose your trim size. We’ll format the dimensions for a standard trim size.
Proof the ebook + paperback print layouts together, then finalize the paperback print specs at a later date. Learn more about how this works.
Customized for your printer. KDP and IS/LS have different requirements. We’ll design the layout to your printer’s paperback specs.
Available Upgrades
For PRO Orders
Character creation. This includes any requested changes to a model beyond hair, eye or clothing color.
Additional stock. For when more than 4 stock images are required.
Additional resources. When a specific font, brushes or other resources that aren’t stock images must be purchased for a design.
Advanced manipulation. When manipulation needs are extensive and specific.
Payment Details & Scheduling: Paper & Sage relies on a 50/50 payment plan: The first deposit, which is nonrefundable and nontransferable, secures your spot on the schedule and the final 50% will be paid when the artwork has been finalized, but before the final files are released.
*If you expect delays or other problems please notify us at least 2 weeks before the week you are scheduled. All files and other details necessary to begin designing should be delivered by your assigned deadline (typically 5-10 business days prior to the Monday your project is scheduled). Failure to have these resources ready may result in the loss of your deposit—after which a new deposit will be required to get back on the schedule. Learn more on the How it Works page.
**Prices may need to be adjusted depending upon the details of the project as well as the expected time investment and anticipated stock needs. We will notify you at the beginning of the project if the quote will differ from the above prices. If something comes up as the project develops that indicates a change in price, we will notify you as soon as possible and we can discuss how to proceed.
***The PRO option includes the price of stock photography, but please note that 1) if the cost of any one stock image exceeds $20, the excess will be billed to you and 2) once the final files are transferred to you, you are responsible to abide by the terms and conditions that apply to the purchased stock. A copy of those terms is available upon request.
Sharon Sant, The Memory Game
SJ West, Watchers & Vampire Conclave
Laurie Baxter, A Charlie Brown Christmas & Who Does He Think He’s Fooling?
Rick Poveromo, Blood Dance
Jessica L Randall, Lovers’ Quarrel
Rebecca Jamison, Chemistry Lessons
Jo Hook, Would You Share Your Secret?
Mel Sherratt, The Estate Series
Eryn Scott, A Chance for Sunny Skies (audio)
Nicole Sobon, The Outbreak Duology
Dena Nicotra, The Weaver Series
Janet W. Ferguson, The Southern Hearts Series
Mandy Fender, Defier
Also I love how communicative she is. My previous experience (with a different designer) left me kind of in the dark about what was happening and I didn’t feel like I was actually a part of the process. Christa has been awesome in getting back to me in a timely manner EVERY TIME I reached out to her.
S.M. Smith, A Boy Worth Choosing
I could not be happier with the experience or the results.
K. Vann O’Brien, Wildfire & Avalanche
Jessica Ruddick, Birthright
A.J. Waines, Girl on a Train
Tee Smith, Collecting Scars
Eryn Scott, The What's in a Name? Series
George Kayde, Knight in Training & Pix of Me and You
Theresa Sopko, Bewilderments of the Eyes
