The four types of services vary in production intensity and turnaround time. The Budget Book Cover service caters primarily to non-fiction genres. Typography takes center stage here, with images playing a complementary role. This service doesn't involve complex photo manipulation but aims for a clean aesthetic, suitable for business, medical, political, and minimalist designs. The Standard Book Cover service is ideal for covers requiring intricate photo manipulation and special effects, catering to various genres like romance, fantasy, thriller, spiritual, and biographical books. For those seeking fantastical elements like paranormal characters or mythical creatures, the Premium Book Cover service is the perfect choice. Whether it's spaceships, extraterrestrial civilizations, or intricate character designs, this service brings any idea to life using advanced techniques like photo manipulation, digital painting, and 3D titles. Lastly, the Illustrated Book Cover Design service offers unique illustrations created from scratch, distinct from those using licensed photos. This style, popular in modern teen or young adult romance novels, stands out with its playful tone and vibrant colors, drawing attention in bookstores.

You can place an order by filling out the Design Request form, accessible through the "Order Design" button, which includes questions about your book, or email me at artofdonika@gmail.com

I need the following details to start working on your book cover design: Title, subtitle and author’s name A print book, an ebook, or both Book size and the number of pages Blurb for the back cover Author’s bio and photo The genre of the manuscript Place depicted on the cover Timeframe Character’s gender, age, race, ethnicity, appearance, and outfit Particular details you want to see on your book cover 1-2 chapters from your manuscript for inspiration

I can utilize your image, provided it's licensed and has a resolution of 300 PPI. Please mention this in your design request beforehand, or email me to assess if your photo is suitable and captivating enough for an exceptional cover.

I can send a flattened PSD file with the small text separated on different layers for an additional US€50. Unfortunately, I cannot provide a non-flattened version due to copyright restrictions with stock images.

Yes, of course. I will start the design, and after you have the final number of the pages, I will make the file adjustments at no additional cost. It could be in a month or a year. When you are ready, I am at your disposal to make the final file for printing.

Absolutely! I would love to hear your ideas. The better I know your requirements, the faster and better your cover will become.

No, it is not necessary. The text on the back can be changed at the final stage before the preparation for printing. This is not considered a separate revision. If you need a text correction before the file is ready to print, no problem.

No, but I can recommend a few people who could help you with this for a fee.

I've been in the book cover business for 6 years, so I still may not have examples of all different genres or types of design. Please write to me and let us discuss your book and ideas without any obligation to order. I'm sure I can make an excellent cover for every genre and every taste that will stand out from the crowd.

No, there is no need for that. All conditions and prices are carefully described and explained; if additional agreements are needed, we will discuss them during the work process.

Yes, please. I ask to be credited on the copyright page at the start of the book like this: Cover design by Donika N. Mishineva www.artofdonika.com

Financial transactions can be made through PayPal or Wise.

No. I require only 50% payment by Paypal or Wise when I begin your book cover design. Тhe balance - after the design is complete and before sending the final files to you.

Yes, the balance must be paid within 1 month of the invoice being issued. When we have the final number of pages, you will contact me. I will then make you the prepress and will send you the print file, whether it will be in 3 months or three years. Preparing the file for printing is included in the book cover design service price, and you have paid for it.

No problem! I can send you a payment request via PayPal, and all you'll need is a credit card to make the payment.

If you decide to change the: back cover text - €25 page count - €50 trim size - €70

I can send a flattened PSD file with the small text separated on different layers for an additional €50. Unfortunately, I cannot provide a non-flattened version due to copyright restrictions with stock images.

Of course, but it will cost you extra, depending on the type of change. You won't need to pay extra if the change is limited to small texts.

Each platform issues its own template with the exact dimensions. The Amazon template is radically different from the one IngramSpark sends to its customers. Prepress is done in other software from which the design is made. Even if the spine differs by 5 mm, for example, it costs me a double adjustment of texts, and sometimes of design elements, to center everything correctly. Two different templates, although with the same trim size of the book, cost me two times to prepare the files. For this, the second file is paid separately.

If you decide to change a concept - there was a character, but now you changed your mind, and you think there must be a symbol-type design. In this case, I have to start from the beginning, and this will cost you €100. If you decide to present a radically different scene and character, I have to start looking for photos and making a montage all over again. Again, this will cost you €100. You can change the concept without paying anything extra if we are still discussing and searching for photos, and I have not put hours of work to present you the first version.

Yes, you own the right to use the cover as you see fit once you've approved the design and paid me in full. I retain the right to showcase the cover in my portfolio and advertising. For services such as Budget Cover, Standard Cover, or Premium Cover, any royalty-free images used in the design retain their original copyright, which is held by the photographer. I purchase a commercial license for you to use the image on your cover, typically sourced from platforms like Freepik, where designers have the right to use images for book covers for their clients. Sell an unlimited number of e-books and promote the book Use your print cover to sell up to 500k physical copies of books For books with a run of over 500,000 units, the additional license has to be purchased by the client for each stock photo that has a major role in the cover design. If you opt for an Illustrated Book Cover Design, you will have full rights to the cover.

You must abide by the website's terms and conditions as to how you use the cover. All images in your design are under the Standard License. You can use the book cover on specific promotional materials, like a business card and bookmark. Still, you would need the Extended(Enhanced) License for other promotional materials like merchandise to use the cover/images on products like mugs, t-shirt, postcards, bags, etc. Standard License allows you: - Web and app advertising - E-publications and email marketing - Use in social media and on video-sharing services (like YouTube) - Small film productions, TV series, or ads with a budget under $10K - Printed materials, including product packaging, with less than 500K total prints