20 Book Cover Designers List for Self-Published Authors: Original, Stock, & Premade

S.R. Beaston

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When self-publishing, there are several steps to consider. Writing is no longer your only job. Luckily, there are companies and independent parties with the expertise to help you, like editors, designers, and artists. Let's talk about the most important marketing piece: the cover design.
What do Cover Designers do?Cover designers design and create the front and back of your book cover. Self-published and indie authors are responsible for hiring their own designer, so there are plenty of companies and individuals ready to collaborate on a book cover with the author.
Every cover designer is different. It’s always in your best author-interest to shop around. Just like anything else in this industry, there can be scammers and overall unpleasant people to work with. Read the fine print and make sure you've found the right fit before signing any contracts.
Types of Cover DesignersCover designers can fall into one of three main categories: original, stock, and premade.
What is an original cover design?Original designs are exactly that, original to the artist. This allows for full control of your vision through the talent of the designer, starting from scratch and creating an original cover. This can be illustrative, photographic, or made with 3D modeling.
What is a stock cover design?Stock designs are still very creative, but a good chunk of the design is built with images and illustrations from an existing library. These are called manips or stock manipulation, which can give a great image of what you want as an author while trimming costs.
Some stock items may be used in both Custom and Premade designs.
What is a premade cover design?Premades are covers that are created in advance and set for sale by a designer with no prior knowledge of your story or desires. Authors can browse libraries of premade covers for different genres to find a suitable option. Upon purchase, the designer will swap out the stand-in title and name for yours, then you're good to go. Typically, that is the only change that will be made for you. Premades can be a great, quality budget option.
Should I Design My Own Book Cover?With a world of information and resources at our fingertips, DIY is a viable option for nearly anything. Cover design could be a skill worth honing, but keep in mind that your cover is a huge marketing tool and the biggest barrier to buyers choosing your book. That said, if you're interested in learning more about designing your own cover, check out this video first!
DIY Book Cover Design for Beginners | Tips, Tools, & Examples:﻿
DIY is certainly not for everyone, so we did some digging and collected these 20 cover designers for self-published authors, in no particular order.
1. $ Authors Support$  | CustomAuthors Support prides themselves on ensuring your books "don’t look self-published". For first-time customers, they offer to start your cover with no money down to make sure it's a good fit.
What we’ve gathered: Great if you are looking for a highly personalized and personable service. They offer speedy replies and an open door to communicate at any point. They also provide interior formatting services.
Rates: By request
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2.$  BuzBooks$  | CustomBuzbooks has 1000’s of covers under their belt. Their portfolio is impressive to check out. 
Their process is an easy 6-step procedure with your input along the way.
Though they have testimonials on their site, I couldn’t get an easy grasp of what people think of their work when I googled around, so keep that in mind.
Rates:
Custom cover design – $299
Custom cover (foreign language) – $199
Additional cover concept – $99
Cover text changes – $49
Cover changes – $79
Cover photo manipulation – $79
Additional cover photo – $79
Hardback cover formatting – $49
Dust Jacket cover formatting – $49
eBook only cover – $199
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3. $ Fiverr$  | Custom | PremadeFiverr is not a book cover site, but you can use it to find nearly any type of freelancer. You can find talented designers of all kinds in Fiverr. Just make sure you look at their ratings and read the reviews. This is the wild west of goods and services.
Watch out for how in demand the artist is, since it might take them a while to get back to you. You should also make sure that any assets they use come with rights that YOU can own.
What we’ve gathered: This is a one-stop shop for anything you might need, with hundreds of choices for independent and established artists.
Rates: They vary widely depending on which designer you choose. They can range from $10 to $500.
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4. $ Book Cover Zone$  | PremadeThis site has only premade book covers, but from what I can see, the covers are very good. Clients sing their praises on flexibility and help with no extra costs. They have extra services for changing elements and aspects of the premade to better fit your needs.
Enjoy add-ons like marketing materials, posters, box sets, and more, making your premade feel as special and unique to your story as a custom cover.
What we’ve gathered: This site heavily supports self-publishing. The size of their catalog is quite impressive and the prices are reasonable. Not only that, but they pride themselves in their great service, which is always endearing to see.
Rates:
Standard premade cover - $89
Reformat for additional publisher/non-standard trim size (Paperback) - $49
Reformat for additional publisher/non-standard trim size (Hardcover) - $79
Reformat for audible-ready cover - $49
Change typeface of texts - $59
Swap texts composition from another premade cover - $59
Change/Remove/Add a graphical element on cover - $79
Major graphical changes - $149
Turn into series with uniform typeface on all covers - $199
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5. $ The Cover Collection$  | HybridThis company has provided both custom and premade covers for over 30 years. Like our previous recommendation, this company provides more than just a cover. They create graphics, bookmarks, and box sets.
When scouting what people think outside of testimonials, The Cover Collection seems to check everyone's boxes.
What we’ve gathered: If you are looking for a well-rounded and affordable option, this is a good choice. Their designs are regularly seen on Amazon’s top sellers lists. They keep up with trends in the market. Add their decades of experience, and they are a very reliable option.

Rates:
Premade eBook cover - £75
Premade eBook & print - £145
Full cover package - £175
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6.$  Paper and Sage Designs $ | HybridThis designer site has a detailed breakdown of what they will and won’t do for designing your cover. Though a little unyielding in their process (depending on if you are going for a premade or custom), they know what covers catch the eye. 
What we’ve gathered: Another budget-friendly site. They gear more toward premade, with options for series as well, and they offer a vast, organized catalog to browse.
Their custom options offer two packages, both of which are pretty affordable. They also specialize in fiction.
Rates:
Premade eBook cover - $70 to $150
Premade eBook & print cover - $120 to $200 
Budget-friendly custom eBook cover - $150 (+$50 paperback)
Pro creative custom eBook cover - $350  (+$50 paperback)
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7.$  Self-Publishing Lab $ | CustomThis website is a frequent visit for many self-published writers, for cover designs, advice, and resources.
What we’ve gathered: If you are looking for a hub of self-publishing information and services, this is a good site to know. The cover designs are a fraction of what this site provides you with. All testimonials show the services they provide are incredibly personal and passionate for your work. But of course, these are the testimonials they select to include—always keep that in mind when researching companies.
Rates:
Basic: Custom eBook cover - $395
Pro: Custom eBook/Print - $495
Bestseller: Custom eBook/Print, additional design features - $695
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8. $ Get Premades $ | PremadeI love a name that gets straight to the point. Get Premades is a premade book cover design company that creates one-of-a-kind, modern covers in many genres. I appreciate an artist or company that can provide variety in their catalog. 
What we’ve gathered: If you are in need of a premade cover, this is the place for you. There are no complications here. You find a cover that you like, you buy it, you customize it, and that’s it. It is now completely yours. It doesn’t get any simpler than that.

Rates:
Premade eBook/Print - $99 to $175
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9. $ 99 Designs$  | Custom | PremadeLike Fiverr, 99 Designs is a website that houses an array of talent. Use search terms to browse artists that will fit your genre and preferences.
Also like Fiverr, make sure you look into the artist and their reviews. 
What we’ve gathered: If Fiverr is a little too chaotic and directionless for you, this is a better option to support artists and find your unique cover design. 
Rates:
eBook custom cover - $250 to $650
eBook/Print custom cover - $280 to $1000
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10. $ Damonza$  | Custom The name that has come up on the top of the list several times is the company Damonza. They do custom book cover designs, quick order options, and various options for various package deals. Damonza even offers for interior formatting and marketing materials.
What we’ve gathered: A well-rounded and reliable option. They provide the whole package with unlimited changes and rights to every image used. They have every service you could ask for in book design, with a wide range in price.
They send multiple unique cover options (based on your book pitch) for you to choose from before they get down to the details and edits.
Word of caution: While many writers have had great experiences with Damonza, one of our own writers lost several hundred dollars of a deposit when Damonza simply stopped responding to their emails before the design had even begun. This seems like an outlier experience, but we did want to mention it.
Rates:
Standard front cover package - $645
Premium front cover package - $1645
Budget front cover package - $345
Text only front cover package - $175
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11. $ Seventh Star Art$  | HybridI found this artist after seeing a cover I loved and needing to know who designed it. Seventh Star Art is a small company that definitely has a running theme in their designs, with just enough to be unique. I love the aesthetic of their series covers.
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What we’ve gathered: If you can dish out the extra money, Seventh Star Art can provide beautiful, striking designs. They also provide other marketing materials like social media banners, advertisements, and logos.
Rates:
$400 - eBook only
$450 - Paperback + eBook
$550 - Hardback + Paperback + eBook
12. $ 17 Studio Book Design$  | Hybrid17 Studio Book Design started as a passion project of an author who loved creating her own designs. With the expertise to back up her profession, she guarantees she’ll make the best cover to suit the book you've written.
What we’ve gathered: Their premade covers focus on a range of the most popular modern genres such as fantasy, thriller, sci-fi and romance. Custom services also share this focus. That, combined with their extra features for marketing, makes them a robust option for self-publishers.
Rates:
eBook cover package - $300
Print cover package - $349
Premade covers - $149 to $399
Hardback upgrade - $50
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13. $ Miblart $ | CustomMiblart specializes in all things relating to covers, and they're ready to prove it to you with their $ time-lapse design videos$ .
What we’ve gathered: This is a fiction writer's dream space. Incredibly high quality covers at a great price, as well as social media promo materials. Pricier premium cover packages seem well worth the investment. 
Rates:
eBook - $150
eBook + Print - $200
eBook + Promo materials - $250
eBook + Print + Promo Materials - $300
Premium book cover design - $700
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14. $ CreatINDIE$  | CustomCreatINDIE is a team of passionate designers ready to help you with your book cover. With several best-selling books under their belt and a section just for other designers they admire, their site can help you find the perfect artist, whether or not it's them.
What we’ve gathered: CreatINDIE seems to be a highly reliable option from passionate and talented people. Though priced on the higher end, they are capable of balancing your grand ideas with what will catch a reader’s eye. They also provide editing and marketing services. 
Rates:
eBook custom cover (3 revisions, 1 mockup) - $349
eBook + Paperback cover (5 revisions, 3 mockups) - $549
eBook + Paperback cover (7 revisions, 3 mockups) + Formatting - $849
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15. $ eBook launch$  | CustomeBook Launch is a multi-service site that provides edits, formatting, and covers for, you guessed it, eBooks. Don’t let the name fool you. They work on print books as well.
What we’ve gathered: With high turnaround and mid-range costs, you can have your book cover digitally and physically manifested at your convenience. This is a good place to check out if you are cramped for time, but aren't willing to sacrifice quality to make your deadline. 
Rates:
Custom eBook cover design - $497
eBook + Print cover design - $595
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16. $ The Book Cover Designer$  | PremadeLike Fiverr and 99 Designs, this is a site where multiple artists can post their premade covers for sale. This allows you to see many designers' work and know exactly what you're going to buy, setting it apart from things like Fiverr that only sell services.
What we’ve gathered: There is a plethora of talent and great covers to choose from. All artists seem to be reviewed and guaranteed to be up to standard. If the freelance websites mentioned before are a little too vast for you, this might be a great option.
Rates: Vary widely from around $20 to upwards of $2,000
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17. $ Book Baby$  | CustomBook baby is an all-in-one site for self-publishing, including help with actual publication. Though we can’t speak for the quality of all of their services, a little digging shows their passion and creativity for providing quality cover designs.
What we’ve gathered: For this specific list, we focused on the design aspect of this ambitious site. For design, they provide custom book covers, interior formatting for print and interior formatting for ebooks. You do not have to publish or work with them in any other way for them to provide these specific services.
Rates:
eBook only custom cover - $399
eBook & Print custom cover - $599
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18. $ Moonstruck Cover Design & Photography$  | PremadeMoonstruck is a cover design site that seems to lean more on the adult side of book genres, with a consistent style but good variety.
What we’ve gathered: Though adult, their premades seem to be varied in many subgenres of ‘adult’, from fantasy to mystery and, of course, romance.
Rates
Premade cover’s range from $100 to $800
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19. $ Trif Book Design$  | HybridAnother site with consistent quality and eye-catching style for both premade and custom covers. Ran by the Trif twins, they are passionate about creating vibrant and memorable covers. Open communication throughout the design process.
What we’ve gathered: With a distinct look and effortless tie between photos and manipulation, we think these twins' talents are perfect for the asking price.
Rates:
Premade cover - €400 ($426.52 US)
eBook custom cover - €450 ($479.84)
Print + eBook custom cover - €550 ($586.47)
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20. $ Parker Book Design$  | HybridWith a focus on eBook covers, Parker Book Design is a firm believer that "your cover sells your first book", promising to bring breath into any genre. Their portfolio reflects their unique flare on a wide range of covers.
What we’ve gathered: They not only provide covers at good prices but a ton of other services to help promote your book, like ads and marketing material for social media. Add this to their cost friendly prices and it makes for a pretty good option.
Rates:
Single character eBook package - Starting at $200
Typography eBook package - Starting at $225
Romance character eBook package - $150
Print file addon - $50
Blurb drafting - $30
Cover reveal - $25
3D Book mockup - $25
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Phew! A list of 20 book designers doesn’t seem like a lot until you really dig into the heart and passion of each. Compiling this list, we ran into scam sites and worker-mills, so be mindful when searching for any goods and services. Hopefully your perfect designer is in the list above so your search can finally be over!
For more self-publishing guidance, check out this post: $ How to Self-Publish a Novel: 5 First-Steps$ ﻿