- The fully edited final manuscript including any and all front and back matter in a Microsoft Word format. (We do not proof or edit your text. If you require editing or proofreading, we can make recommendations.)
- All images in digital format (CMYK, 300dpi). All images including any interior images should be sent separately from the manuscript.
It is best if you choose your own printer and determine if they can adequately serve you and fulfill the requirements of your book, though we can help with this process. With appropriate specs, we can do the design work for you, and you can then take the finished product on to the finish line.
Cover design, whether it's separate or part of the design of the whole book, starts with a conversation - your ideas, your book's content. From there, we'll come up with a design that fits your book and conveys its mood and style.By filling out the form below, we can get you a free, no-obligation estimate. Page number should be based on trim size. If you don't have the page number based on trim size, please fill in the word count of your entire manuscript and the trim size you want, and we can determine an approximate page number (based on Times New Roman, 11 pt, single space). This results in an estimate only using this very basic serif font. This resulting information will differ from the final product with font changes, addition of images, if any, and the formatting specific to your book. The more information you provide, the more accurate your estimate will be. When you're happy, we can move ahead and talk about your book in print!
Whether it's a novel, memoir or a how-to, we come at book design the same way we do everything - with attention to detail and a desire to present you with a beautiful product you'll be proud of. Once the final product is done, we can even help you with ebook output and discuss how we can help with marketing - for example, a discounted website and blog!
Design costs for book interior and dustjacket/cover design will vary according to the type of book and the number of pages. The form at the left will help us write an accurate estimate. This initial estimate is free and without obligation.
You will find basic book design pricing on the pricing and services page.
BOOK TYPE EXPLANATIONS
Novels or Simple Text can include some graphics up front in the title page, special text such as chapter headings and special or drop caps at the beginning of each chapter.
Complex Text would usually be non-fiction, but can include novels with special text sections and inserts or occasional graphics throughout.
Complex Graphic is a wide category that can be fiction or non-fiction, but are heavy on charts, images, or illustrations. Graphic novels, children's books, and full two-page spread books such as coffee table books, cookbooks, etc. would fall into this category.
