From the editor assigned to my manuscript to the cover designer who nailed the brief on the first round, every step felt handled. My paperback was on Amazon and Barnes & Noble within weeks.
Creative Services
Book Cover Design
Custom and customizable covers to capture readers from the first second
Eight seconds. That's all the time you have to WOW a potential reader into considering your book. Your cover is the single most powerful marketing tool you have, make it unforgettable.
COVER DESIGN
3 service options available
8-Second Rule
Covers that stop the scroll instantly
Expert Designers
Specialists in publishing aesthetics
All Formats Covered
Print, eBook, audiobook & more
Unlimited Revisions
On Custom Cover packages
Why It Matters
Eight seconds is all the time you have to WOW a potential reader into considering your book.
With so much competition, it's more important than ever to make your book stand out in the crowd, especially in outlets like Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, or Google Play. Your book cover is the very first thing people see and it only has 8 seconds to capture the reader's attention enough to get them to click on your book, read your title or click the link to the full listing.
Your book's cover will be used for all editions of your book and can be used in all your marketing materials as well to add an element of continuity and encourage brand recognition.
At Kingswell Press, authors have three tiers of customization for their book's cover:
01Customizable Book Cover
02Custom Cover Design
03Illustrated Book Cover
Your cover is distributed to:
Amazon KindleApple BooksBarnes & NobleBarnes & Noble NOOKApple iBooksGoogle PlayiUniverseLarge Print Editions
Three Service Levels
Choose Your Cover Design Experience
From template-driven to fully hand-illustrated, Kingswell Press offers the right level of customization for every author's vision and budget.
Option 01Customizable Book Covers
Option 01
Customizable Book Covers
Template-based. Professionally designed. Fast turnaround.
All of our publishing packages come with cover design options that can be customized to suit your book's unique needs. These cover designs are crafted by professional designers and based on high-performing book cover conventions in your genre.
Your book's cover will be used for all editions of your book and can be used in all your marketing materials as well to add an element of continuity and encourage brand recognition.
- Based on genre-proven, high-converting templates
- Title, author name & custom imagery applied
- Matte or gloss laminate finish options
- Formatted for all major retail platforms
- Delivered print-ready and as digital files
Option 02Custom Cover Design
Option 02
Custom Cover Design
Your book. Your vision. Built from scratch.
If you have something very specific in mind for your book cover, our Custom Cover service is exactly what you need. This service comes with exclusive rights to the final cover, tailored to your individual needs.
Our Custom Cover service will have a cover specifically developed by one of our professional book designers and based on your specific instructions. Now the only question is: which one are you choosing?
- 100% bespoke, no templates used
- Dedicated senior book cover designer
- Concept moodboard & design brief session
- Multiple initial concepts to choose from
- Full commercial rights transferred to you
- Unlimited revisions until you're delighted
Option 03Illustrated Book Cover
Option 03
Illustrated Book Cover
Hand-crafted illustration. Award-winning quality.
If our Cover Design service isn't versatile enough to satisfy your needs, we have the ultimate in customization, a one-of-a-kind custom cover that has been drawn specifically for your book to your exact specifications.
A custom illustrated cover is particularly effective when you have a series of books (think Harry Potter), all these covers have the same overall design aesthetic which creates a sense of cohesion, even though each cover is different.
- Hand-illustrated by award-winning artists
- Perfect for children's, fantasy & literary fiction
- Fully painted or digital illustration styles available
- Series branding consistency across multiple titles
- Print & digital files, all sizes & formats
- Exclusive rights, never resold or reused
Cover Portfolio
Covers That Sell Books
A sample of the cover styles our designers produce, across every genre and format.
Fantasy / Sci-Fi
Non-Fiction
Romance / Literary
Graphic / Design
Collections
Print Ready
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How It Works
Our Cover Design Process
A transparent, author-centric workflow, you're always in control.
01
Brief & Discovery
We learn about your book, genre, target readers, and design preferences through a structured brief.
02
Concept Design
Our designers create initial concepts, multiple directions for you to review, compare, and select from.
03
Revisions & Refinement
We refine your chosen direction with your feedback until every detail is exactly right.
04
Final Delivery
You receive print-ready files, eBook files, and all formats sized for every retail platform.
Why Choose Us
IT'S TRUE. People DO judge books by their covers.
Make sure readers are impressed with yours.
Kingswell Press's design team brings together specialists in publishing aesthetics, designers who understand genre conventions, retail algorithms, and what makes a browser stop scrolling and click. Your cover isn't just art: it's a conversion tool.
Retail-Ready
Every cover meets the exact technical specifications of Amazon, Apple Books, IngramSpark, and all major platforms.
Award-Winning Talent
Our designers have worked on books that reached bestseller lists and won independent publishing awards.
Author-Centric Process
You're involved at every stage. No black boxes, you always know what's happening and why.
Rights Stay Yours
Full commercial rights to your cover are transferred to you on completion. No hidden licensing fees.
Fast Turnaround
Customizable covers in days. Custom and illustrated covers in 2–4 weeks depending on complexity.
Every Genre Covered
From thrillers to picture books, business to romance, our designers specialise in all publishing categories.
Testimonials
Authors who've published with Kingswell Press share their experience, from manuscript development and cover design to international book distribution and marketing.
I came in with a half-finished memoir and walked out with a polished book, an ISBN, and global distribution. The marketing plan turned a quiet launch into a real reader base.
I've worked with two other publishers before. The difference here is the structure, clear timelines, real human support, and zero surprises on rights. I kept everything and still got the full-service treatment.
From the editor assigned to my manuscript to the cover designer who nailed the brief on the first round, every step felt handled. My paperback was on Amazon and Barnes & Noble within weeks.
I came in with a half-finished memoir and walked out with a polished book, an ISBN, and global distribution. The marketing plan turned a quiet launch into a real reader base.
I've worked with two other publishers before. The difference here is the structure, clear timelines, real human support, and zero surprises on rights. I kept everything and still got the full-service treatment.
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Choose your cover design service and let our team handle the rest, from initial concept to final print-ready files delivered on time.