“Basic” does not mean ineffective. Eye-catching covers can be created with a single image. In fact, the best covers are often the simplest. On Amazon and other online book retailers, where covers are generally shown small, simple covers stand out. To help you choose the best image for your cover, AuthorScope makes available a library of millions of professional stock images at no additional cost. With so many image options, combined with AuthorScope’s design expertise you will be able to create a cover that embodies the soul of your work. We are excited to see your creative choice.
Examples of Basic Cover Design
Start for $50
Make Down Payment
To get us started, just click the START FOR $50 button above. A new page will allow you to submit your small down payment. If you don’t approve the work we do, this first payment will be reimbursed, so you really have nothing to lose.
Choose Stock Image
Choose from millions of professional stock image at stock.adobe.com. The cost of licensing the art is included in the cost of your cover design. Then send us your selected picture ID# and the other book information we request.
AuthorScope Designs Cover
An experienced cover designer will get acquainted with your work and prepare three cover designs based on your chosen cover image and the designer’s suggested type fonts.
You Receive Proofs
When the designer has completed your three alternative cover designs, you will receive them for review as watermarked PDF files indicating they are not the finished versions. Most authors show these covers to friends and family for their comments.
Final Changes
The basic cover design package allows for one round of changes. Suggest a different title placement or ask us to combine elements from the different design options. When we get your change request, we will make the revisions immediately.
Your Cover is Finished
Once we receive payment, we send you a second PDF proof incorporating your revisions. If you approve, make your final payment and we will deliver a high-resolution, printer-ready cover galley of the finished art.