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Premium Custom Cover

The fact is, people DO judge books by their covers--self-published authors must ensure people are impressed with theirs. Outskirts Press offers professionally designed custom covers based on royalty-free GettyImages imagery to make every book unique.

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Make a powerful first impression with a cover created specifically for your book.

Receive two professionally designed custom cover concepts created for your book, genre, and target audience. Choose the concept that best represents your vision and gives your book a distinctive, professional presence.

Two Custom Concepts
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Professional Design
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Genre Appropriate
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Complete Cover
Front, back & spine
Multi-Format Design
Consistent across editions

Your selected custom design can be used across your book's print and digital editions for a cohesive, consistent presentation.


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    CUSTOM COVER DESIGN

    Professional Custom Cover Design for Your Book

    Your cover is often a reader's first introduction to your book. A professionally designed custom cover helps your book look credible, communicate its genre, and stand out wherever readers discover it.

    Two professional custom book cover concepts created for the same book

    Two professionally designed custom cover concepts give you the opportunity to compare creative directions and choose the design that best represents your book.

    WHY COVER DESIGN MATTERS

    You Have Seconds to Capture a Reader's Attention

    On retailer sites, your cover may appear as a small thumbnail among thousands of other books. Strong design helps readers immediately understand what kind of book they're looking at and encourages them to take a closer look.

    Professional Presence
    Give your book a polished, credible appearance.
    Genre Recognition
    Help readers quickly recognize the kind of book you're offering.
    Reader Attention
    Create a stronger first impression in crowded marketplaces.
    Reader Confidence
    Professional presentation helps reinforce trust in your book.
    YOUR DESIGN OPTIONS

    Two Custom Concepts. One Final Cover.

    Your designer creates two original cover concepts based on your book, genre, audience, and the information you provide. If you already have a vision for your cover, one concept can be developed around your ideas, while the second gives you another professionally designed creative direction to consider.

    You'll review both concepts and choose the direction that best represents your book. Having two professionally developed approaches gives you the opportunity to compare creative directions before selecting your final design.

    COMPLETE COVER DESIGN

    From Front Cover to Back Cover

    Your custom design extends beyond the front cover. Each concept brings the front, spine, and back together into a cohesive professional design created specifically for your book.

    Examples of complete custom book cover designs showing front covers, spines, and back covers

    Custom cover concepts can explore distinctly different creative directions while maintaining a professional design appropriate for your book and genre.

    Dust-Jacket Hardbacks

    For books published with a dust jacket, the complete design extends across the front and back flaps, creating additional space for book and author information.

    Example of a professionally designed Outskirts Press hardback dust jacket showing the front cover, spine, back cover, and flaps

    A complete dust-jacket design integrates the front cover, spine, back cover, and both flaps into one cohesive presentation.

    Want Reader Feedback Before You Decide?

    Choosing between two strong designs can be difficult. Our optional Social Media Market Research service can help you gather feedback on your cover concepts before making your final selection.

    BOOK MARKETING & BRANDING

    Your Cover Becomes Part of Your Author Brand

    Your custom cover does more than package your book. It becomes a recognizable visual element you can carry into your book marketing and promotional materials.

    Retailer Listings
    Author Websites
    Social Media
    Press Materials
    Promotional Materials
    Events & Displays

    Give Your Book a Cover That Stands Out

    Click Add to Cart to begin and receive two professionally designed custom cover concepts created specifically for your book.

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