Like it or not, revisions are an integral part of the design process. Ask your designer about the number of revisions included in your fee and specify in what cases you have to pay extra for them.<\/p>\n

Also, find out what exactly counts as a revision. For example, some designers do only minor revisions for free (such as changing the font, adjusting the text position, etc).<\/p>\n

In most cases, designers are okay with more complex revisions too, as long as they come during first drafts when they\u2019re easy to make. So, it\u2019s your responsibility to spot any inconsistencies early.<\/p>\n

Ask about copyrights, license, and source files.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

To avoid legal troubles, ensure that designer uses official sources for their visual materials so your future cover doesn\u2019t violate copyright laws.<\/p>\n

In addition, you should ask what type of license you\u2019re purchasing and how many e-books and print books you can sell.<\/p>\n

Also, ask if the designer gives you the source files. Note that most of the designers don\u2019t give source files or if they do, they charge a fee for them. Some designers can provide you with flattened source files with editable text in PSD format.<\/p>\n

Agree on deadlines and payment.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There are a few things you should ask about pricing policy and deadlines:<\/p>\n

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• Does the designer charge in advance, and if so, how much? Half of the fee is a comfortable maximum in case of complex works with illustration, for example.<\/li>\n
• What about a refund? Is a refund partial or complete? In which cases does a refund apply? Ideally, you want a refund if the cover is bad quality or doesn\u2019t meet your initial requirements.<\/li>\n
• How long will it be before you receive first drafts and a final design? You need to ensure you\u2019ll get the design in time to launch your marketing campaign.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  The designer and author synergy<\/h2>\n

  The rest is up to your chemistry with a designer.<\/p>\n

  You need to feel comfortable and trust their opinion. All in all, designing a book cover is a job for two people: You exchange ideas, experiment together, and share feedback without worries.<\/p>\n

  [novashare_tweet tweet=”Designing a book cover is a job for two people: You exchange ideas, experiment together, and share feedback.” hide_hashtags=”true”]<\/p>\n

  We hope you\u2019ll find a cover design partner with whom you\u2019ll have perfect synergy. Good luck!<\/p>\n

  Do you love your book cover? Tell us why in a comment!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

  <\/a>Our guest blogger, Milan Manko, is a senior book cover designer at MiblArt<\/a>,<\/u> a book cover design company for self-published authors. MiblArt believes that book covers are your number one marketing tool, so the firm’s cover designers help authors get the most out of them. Connect with them on Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, and Twitter<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

  Why DIY book covers kill your sales and how to choose a professional designer who will hit the mark<\/h2>\n

  By Milan Manko<\/h3>\n

  According to a Written Word Media<\/a> survey, 53% of indie authors work with a professional designer on their book covers. The data isn\u2019t surprising because in terms of return on investment, covers remain one of the most effective book marketing tools.<\/p>\n

  Why is a book cover so important today? How can you find the best designer for your book?<\/p>\n

  Let\u2019s answer both questions so you can better manage your book investments and get a cover that will help you reach your readers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":19464,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[25,49,11],"tags":[92,932,93,1241,1459,1460,1461],"class_list":["post-15012","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fiction","category-guest-columns","category-tactics","tag-book-cover-design","tag-book-cover-designer","tag-book-covers","tag-cover-design","tag-diy-book-covers","tag-miblart","tag-milan-manko"],"yoast_head":"\n