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Book cover design that sells your book

Readers do judge a book by its cover, usually in less than a second and at the size of a postage stamp. Our designers create covers for authors in Sydney, Melbourne and across Australia that look right for the genre and stand out where buyers first see them.

Designed for your genre

Every genre has a visual language. Thriller readers expect bold type and tension; romance readers look for warmth and character; literary fiction leans on restraint and texture. Before designing, we study the bestselling covers in your category so your book signals instantly what kind of story it is, then find a way to make it stand out.

Tested at thumbnail size

Most buyers first meet your book as a small image on Amazon or in a search result. We test every cover at thumbnail size to make sure the title is readable and the image still works when it is tiny.

What you receive

  • Concepts based on your genre, story and readers
  • Revision rounds so you can refine the design you choose
  • An ebook cover sized for Kindle, Apple Books and Kobo
  • A full print cover with front, spine and back, sized to your page count and trim size
  • Back cover layout with your blurb, author bio and ISBN barcode

Matching the inside to the outside

A cover sets expectations for the whole book. Our design team can carry the same fonts and style into your interior layout, so your book feels finished from cover to final page.

Common questions

Do I own the cover design?

Yes. Once your project is complete, you have the rights to use the final cover for your book and its marketing.

Can you design a cover for a book I have already published?

Yes. A new cover is one of the most effective ways to refresh a book that is not selling.

Do you design covers for a series?

Yes. We can create a consistent look across a series so readers recognise each book.

Start with a free manuscript review

Send us your manuscript and we will reply within two business days with honest notes and a fixed quote. There is no obligation, and you never pay for anything you did not agree to upfront.

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