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Custom eBook and Book Cover Design Services
Shoppers decide in a second or two whether a book is worth a closer look, and the cover makes that call for them. Our book cover design services give self-published authors a cover that looks right for its genre, reads clearly as a tiny thumbnail and hints at what waits inside. You approve every concept, and the finished design is yours to keep.
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Cover maker
Try a cover. Right now.
Type your title, pick a genre and watch a concept cover appear. It is a quick sketch of what our designers can do.
What you get
Everything you need, delivered.
- Concepts to choose from
Different directions before we refine one.
- Ebook & print files
Kindle cover plus a full paperback wrap.
- Audiobook square
A matching cover for audio stores.
- Promo images
Social graphics that match your cover.
Book Cover Design Services
Book Cover Design Services Built Around Your Vision
A great cover isn’t just pretty. It tells readers, instantly, what kind of book they’re looking at – cozy mystery, epic fantasy, practical business guide – and makes the right people curious. Getting that balance takes a designer who understands typography, color, image rights and the quirks of each retailer. It also takes someone who listens. We start with your story and your readers, then build a design that feels true to both instead of reaching for a stock template.
At AMZ United Press, cover design sits alongside the rest of our publishing work, so your cover is planned with your interior and your launch in mind. You get a written quote before work begins, a set number of revision rounds and full ownership of the final files. If you’d like the whole package handled together, we can line up your cover with professional book formatting so the outside and inside of your book feel like they belong together.
- Writing, editing and publishing help beyond the cover itself
- Optional social banners, bookmarks and other promo extras
- Cover and interior styled to match across every format
What we cover
Book Cover Designs for Every Genre
Readers learn the visual language of their favorite genres without realizing it. We design covers that speak that language fluently, whether your book is an ebook, a paperback or an audiobook.
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Fiction Book Covers
We capture the mood of your story through imagery, color and type that fit your genre. The goal is a cover that feels at home next to successful titles in your category, while still looking unmistakably like your book.
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Nonfiction Book Covers
Nonfiction covers need to promise a clear benefit at a glance. We use clean layouts, confident type and a strong title hierarchy so busy readers understand what they’ll learn and why your book deserves their time.
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Romance Novel Covers
Romance readers know exactly what they want. From sweet and small-town to steamy or historical, we match the right couple imagery, palette and script fonts to your subgenre so your book reaches the readers who will love it.
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Children’s Book Covers
Bright colors, friendly characters and big readable titles help children’s books catch young eyes and reassure parents. We tailor the style to the age group, from picture books to middle-grade adventures.
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Fantasy Book Covers
Fantasy covers invite readers into another world. We work with dramatic landscapes, symbols, magical details and bold titling to signal the scale and tone of your story, whether it’s epic, urban or romantic fantasy.
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Poetry Book Covers
Poetry collections often call for restraint. We create thoughtful, artful covers using texture, simple imagery and elegant type, reflecting the mood of your verse without crowding the page.
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Horror Book Covers
Horror covers should unsettle before the first page. We use shadow, stark contrast, eerie imagery and distressed type to create a sense of dread that draws in fans of the genre and warns everyone else.
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Anime and Manga-Style Covers
For stories inspired by Japanese comics and animation, we create covers with expressive characters, bold color and dynamic composition. We respect the conventions fans expect while keeping the focus on your own characters.
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Our Book Cover Design Process
Our process keeps you involved without overwhelming you. Here’s how your cover moves from first conversation to print-ready files.
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Consultation and Vision
We talk about your story, your readers and any ideas or covers you love. We also confirm formats, trim size and deadlines, so the designer starts with a clear, shared picture of what you need.
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Market and Genre Research
We look at successful covers in your category to understand what readers expect right now. This helps us find a direction that fits your genre while still giving your book its own identity.
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Concepts and Sketches
Your designer prepares initial concepts showing different directions for layout, imagery and mood. You see a range of options side by side before any single idea is fully developed, so you can react to real visuals.
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Feedback and Refinement
You tell us what you like and what doesn’t feel right. We combine the strongest elements, adjust the direction and agree on one concept to take forward into full design.
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Detailed Design
The chosen concept is built out properly, with licensed or custom imagery, careful color work and attention to how the cover looks both full size and as a small online thumbnail.
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Typography and Fine-Tuning
We refine the title, author name, subtitle and series details until they’re readable and well balanced. Small changes to spacing, effects and placement make a big difference at this stage.
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Final Review and Revisions
You review the finished cover and request any last tweaks within your included revision rounds. We check spelling, image quality, spine width and retailer requirements carefully before anything is marked complete.
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Delivery and File Preparation
You receive high-resolution files for your ebook, a full print wrap with spine and back cover if needed, and any extras you ordered. Everything is sized for the platforms you plan to use.
Questions
Frequently asked questions.
Straight answers about our book cover design services. Can’t see your question? Ask us directly.
Ready for a cover that sells your story?
Can you design covers for paperbacks as well as ebooks?
Yes. We design front covers for ebooks and full wraps for paperbacks and hardcovers, including the spine and back cover. Each version is sized to the platform’s specifications, and we make sure the design still looks sharp and readable as a small thumbnail on online stores.
Why does a strong book cover design matter?
Your cover is usually the first thing a potential reader sees, often at the size of a postage stamp. A professional design signals quality, tells readers what genre to expect and gives them a reason to click. A weak cover can quietly hold back even a brilliant book.
Can you design an audiobook cover and other marketing extras?
Absolutely. We can adapt your cover into the square format audiobook stores require, and create social media graphics, banners, bookmarks, ad images and 3D mockups. Keeping all of these consistent makes your book instantly recognizable wherever readers happen to spot it online or in person.
Who owns the rights to the final book cover design?
You do. Once the final design is approved and paid for, the cover is yours to use on your book and in your marketing. Any stock images are properly licensed for book use, and we’ll explain any limits on those licenses before you approve the design.
Do you offer custom quotes?
Yes. Our book cover design services start from $250, and every project gets a written quote based on what you need – for example custom illustration, a full print wrap or a series look. You can see typical ranges on our pricing page, and nothing starts until you approve the quote.
How can you keep book cover design affordable?
We work efficiently with a focused process, an in-house team and clear revision rounds, which keeps costs down without cutting corners. We believe independent authors deserve professional design, so we price our covers with self-publishing budgets in mind and explain every cost up front.
What else can AMZ United Press do for my book?
Beyond covers, we help with writing, editing, formatting, publishing and promotion. Many authors add audiobook production to reach listeners, website copy to strengthen their author platform, and articles or blog posts to build authority and keep readers interested between releases.
What book cover tips do you have for new authors?
Keep the title large and easy to read, even at thumbnail size. Use high-quality images, stick to one strong focal point and avoid crowding the design. Study bestselling covers in your genre to learn what readers expect, and don’t be afraid to invest in a professional designer.
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Author Services Beyond Book Cover Design
- Ghostwriting ServicesHire a ghostwriter who listens first, writes in your voice, and hands you a finished book you fully own.
- Ebook Writing ServicesHire ebook writers who shape your idea into a well-written, edited and formatted ebook that’s ready to sell or share.
- Book Editing ServicesDevelopmental, line and copy editing from experienced editors who sharpen your manuscript without losing your voice.
- Book Proofreading ServicesA careful final check for typos, grammar, punctuation and consistency, so your book reaches readers clean and professional.
- Video Book Trailer ServicesShort, shareable book trailers – cinematic, animated or teaser style – scripted, voiced and edited to help readers fall for your story.
- Author Website Design ServicesCustom, mobile-friendly author websites that showcase your books, build your mailing list and are easy for you to update.
- Book Marketing ServicesHonest, reader-focused book marketing that grows your visibility through social media, outreach, reviews, email and a stronger author brand.
Ready to Hire a Professional Book Cover Designer?
Share your book and a few ideas, and we’ll suggest a direction. A real person replies within one business day with a written quote.
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