Book cover designs can take a couple of weeks while larger projects like magazines and communication collateral can take a few months. We will work together to figure out the custom timeline along with milestone design due dates.

I can send all agreed-upon deliverables via Google Drive after the final invoice is paid in full.

Pending on the contract and work-for-hire status, I only send flattened files.

For those that are interested in the native files, I can provide for the industry standard of a 25% markup of the project quote. This is to protect my IP. I liken it to when you go into a bakery and buy the cupcake (your flattened PDF) and not the baker’s recipe to the cupcake (the native files).

Should you choose to purchase the native files, please note that I am not legally allowed to send the original files for typefaces and stock images along with the packaged native files. This is due to the TOS from the original type foundries or image sites. I will, however, send links to purchase the typefaces and stock photos directly from source.

Great question! Many of my designs are sourced from stock sites and public domain images; however, if you’re after a super specific image (i.e. I want a gangly red-haired teenager wearing a purple striped shirt and yellow converse shoes while riding a giant blue mockingbird across the top-side of the Golden Gate bridge) you’ll likely need to fold in an illustrator or photographer to create the custom image your after. If hiring and managing another creative seems overwhelming, I can help facilitate and art direct that creative process and bring image and type together to create the physical print design.

You’ll need to supply a completely edited and typo-free copy document. Please review all proofs with a fine tooth comb. Once you sign off on the final proofs, I am no longer responsible for uh-ohs.

Most projects call for 2 initial concepts and 2 rounds of high level and 2 rounds of low-level revisions. While rare, should you request additional rounds of edits, I’ll work at my hourly rate and bill on the final invoice. On some large publications that require quick communication, we can discuss day rates to accommodate the amount of revisions.

I double pinky-promise your cover is created by me, a real human. I use standard software like Adobe Photoshop for creative control, only using built-in tools like Generative Fill for quick background fixes. The core artwork is entirely human-made.

I do explicitly require that all images, written copy, and other materials you send me are entirely human-made and not in any way derivative of AI.

I also require that you do not upload the final deliverables or early drafts into AI tools. You cannot use this design to train AI models or generate new images like sequels, spinoffs, or promo graphics without my written permission.

Happy to help liaise with printers, binders, and POD services for an additional fee.