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Frequently Asked Questions

 

How much are the book covers? 

Please see the pricing page.

 

Do you format e-books also?

Not at this time. I highly recommend the FREE Kindle book Building Your Book for Kindle. If you follow those directions, the book will also be ready for Kindle. If you're unsure of the entire publishing process, I recommend my book, The 21-Day Publishing Plan.

 

Will you hold a cover for me?

No. Each covers is sold to the first person who buys it. 

 

If I buy a cover and change my mind, can I swap out later?

No. Please make sure that you want a cover before you purchase it. Once you purchase a cover, it is yours. It will be removed from the site within 36 hours.

 

Can you make changes to the cover for me?

Yes. Small changes (i.e. font, size of the type, color of font) can be made immediately after purchase. 

 

Can I just buy the image from you and make the changes myself?

I am not authorized to resell stock images. What you are buying from me is the image with design. If you wish to purchase stock images and create a cover for yourself, please feel free to to so.

 

Are the stock images used in the photos licensed?

Yes. You can sell up to 250,000 copies of the book and/or create materials using the image up to 250,000 times) without renewing the license. If/when you exceed 250,000, an additional license must be purchased.

 

Do you sell the same book cover more than once?

No. I do not use any particular stock art image more than once. It is possible that you may see another design with the same stock art as a basis because anyone can purchase stock art. The only way to be sure that no one else will ever use your pictures is to hire a photographer/artist and commission them to produce art exclusively for you.

 

Will you keep a copy of my book cover in case I lose mine?

I do backup my files, but there is no guarantee that I will keep the copy of your file for more than 30 days after purchase. Once you have received your cover, please take every precaution to keep backed up.

 

If I send you a synopsis of my book, can you tell me if you think the pre-made book cover will be a good fit for my book?

No. Choosing a premade cover is a personal decision. If you would like to have a book cover designed specifically for your book, consider a custom cover. 

 

Will we ever talk or meet face-to-face?

It is very unlikely that we will talk or meet in this process. Correspondence will take place via email. If you would like a more personalized process, you may wish to consider contracting an artist on an hourly basis.

 

How long will it take for you to personalize the book cover?

I can usually turnaround the front-only premade book covers within 24-36 hours, not including holidays. The process for custom covers takes up to two weeks.

 

Can I pay with a check?

Yes. However, the book cover will remain "for sale" until the check clears. Send checks to my address.

 

Got another question?

Email me at stimpson.michelle (at) gmail.com.

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