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Packages & Booking

You do not want to blend in.
You deserve a book cover as powerful as your story.

What you’ll get

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    A collaborative concept session to align your story’s vision, tone, and audience.

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    100% original, hand-crafted cover art—no pre-mades, no AI EVER!

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    A custom-built, easy-to-use Miro board for live updates, visuals, and design direction.

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    Practical launch guidance and usage tips so you know exactly how to apply your new cover and branding.

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    Attention to the smallest details that make your cover truly yours — from hidden story elements and symbolic touches to color choices and typography that reflect your world.

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    Organized delivery of all final files in multiple formats (SVG, PNG, PDF).

Book a free 15-minute Discovery Call to share your vision, ask questions, and make sure we’re the right fit — before choosing your package.

My 3-Phase Collaborative Design Process

This process is the foundation of every project I take on. It provides structure, clarity, and flow—while leaving plenty of room for creativity, flexibility, and fun.

While every project follows these core phases, no two are exactly alike. Each project has its own pace, energy, and evolution. This is a collaborative journey, and your feedback, insight, and ideas are not only welcome—they're essential. You're investing in a visual identity that represents you & your book, and that means your voice matters every step of the way.

A digital moodboard with two sections labeled "Client Moodboard Submission" and "Designer Interpretation & Curated Mood Board." The first section contains images of horses, character illustrations, and various text comments, with some images tagged with names like Brenna, Keene, and Carey. The second section features fantasy-themed artwork including horses, mythical creatures, landscapes, and a character portrait labeled "AETHERA."

Phase One: Setting the Scene

Every project is unique—whether it’s a book, a brand, or a one-of-a-kind illustration—so each package is tailored to fit your vision and goals.

  • Choose your services — Add to cart the pieces you’d like to combine: book covers, author branding, illustrations, merch, or marketing assets.

  • Bundle & save — Multiple selections automatically receive a discount at checkout.

  • Secure your spot — A 50% deposit reserves your place on my schedule and officially kicks off the creative process.

Once your spot is secured, we’ll begin building the foundation of your project together.

  • You’ll receive access to a collaborative Miro board where you can upload anything that captures your vision: vibes, reference covers, sketches, character notes, or worldbuilding details.

  • I’ll add curated imagery, early creative directions, and visual inspiration to help guide the design process.

  • Together, we’ll refine the tone, look, and feel until your project begins to take shape as something uniquely yours.

This phase sets the stage for everything ahead—ensuring your design feels deeply connected to your story before we move into the next steps.

Storyboard with three scenes: First scene shows four people riding horses in a mountainous landscape. Second scene depicts a person kneeling with black hair surrounded by flames and lava. Third scene features a dragon in an icy setting. Adjacent to the storyboard are rough draft images of a person with flames and lava, a woman with tied-back hair, cracked earth with lava, and a person with fire magic, along with a color palette and a fiery background.

Phase Two: Design & Refinement

With our direction set, I’ll begin drafting initial concepts—rough sketches and early layouts that form the framework of your design. These will be loose and unpolished, so it’s important to look past the roughness and focus on the bigger picture. This is where we shape the vision together.

You’ll receive:

  • Early concepts that lay out the foundation of your design

  • Space to be as specific as you’d like with feedback—or give me full creative freedom

  • Ongoing collaboration as we explore changes, whether that means shifting colors, adjusting layouts, refining illustrations, or reworking details

This phase is where ideas transform into something that feels like it truly belongs to you—refined, intentional, and uniquely yours.

Collage of images promoting the book 'Fire Magic: The Death Gate Trilogy' by Leona Urbanksky, including book cover designs, a T-shirt with the book cover, a stack of books, a pair of glasses on the book, a desk lamp illuminating the book, and the book displayed on a dark table with a plant. The designs feature a volcano and a fiery scene, with a central illustration of a woman with dark hair, a fierce expression, and swirling smoke or magic around her.

Phase Three: Finalization & Delivery

Once we’ve finalized your concepts and your remaining 50% balance is received, we’ll schedule a video call to review everything together and confirm it’s exactly how you want it.

After approval, I’ll prepare all of your deliverables—whether that’s book covers, illustrations, logos, merchandise designs, or digital graphics—making sure every element is polished, cohesive, and ready to use.

You’ll receive:

  • Final files prepared for print, digital use, and promotion (PDF, PNG, JPG, etc.)

  • A completed package within your Miro board, with all approved designs organized and easy to access

  • Core brand assets you may need—like color codes, font pairings, and style details—so your visuals stay consistent across every platform

  • Any additional content or assets included in your selected package

This phase ensures you leave with everything you need to launch your project into the world—confident, prepared, and supported by design that feels unmistakably yours.

BUILD YOUR PACKAGE ✺

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Click on each option for more details. Please note that each service is priced individually, so be sure to select the correct one when booking.

The more you bundle, the more you save — discounts are automatically applied at checkout.

Spend $400+ → $40 off ✺ Spend $650+ → $100 off ✺ Spend $1,000+ → $200 off

Marketing & Social Graphics

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What Authors Are Saying

“Working with Alex was amazing for my book cover. She always answered me promptly and kept the timelines that she gave me. I really enjoyed working with her and I will definitely be contracting with her again!”
— Leona Urbansky

“It was amazing working with Alex. She got back to me in a timely manner whenever I would reach out to her. She made the process of getting character art done so enjoyable. She really captured the mood of my character and my book. I'm so in love with everything she did and I can't wait to work with her again!”— Nicole Autumn

“This was my first time self-publishing and Alex was incredibly patient with me. Communication was top tier. Along with the experience being fantastic, the work was, too. You can tell she loves what she does. Hands down an amazing experience and would go to her again!”— Ashley Nicole

✺ Frequently asked questions ✺

  • Your satisfaction matters to me, and my process is built with collaboration in mind. From the very beginning, we’ll discuss your vision in detail so I understand exactly what you’re looking for. During the design phase, you’ll have opportunities to give feedback and request revisions — making sure the final artwork feels true to your story and your brand.

    Once we reach the third phase (finalization & delivery), big changes to the design won’t be possible, but I can still make small adjustments and refinements to ensure everything looks polished. My goal is for you to feel proud and confident showing off your cover and visuals.

  • Yes! I make it simple and flexible. A 50% deposit reserves your spot in my calendar, with the remaining 50% due when your final files are delivered. At checkout, you also have the option to use Klarna, which allows you to split your payments into smaller, manageable installments.

    This way, you can secure your project while spreading out payments in the way that works best for you — without sacrificing focus, quality, or timelines.

  • Timelines vary based on the package you choose and the level of detail in the artwork. Most book cover and character art projects take 4–10 weeks from start to finish. I’ll provide you with a clear, personalized timeline once we’ve discussed your project and kicked things off.

  • Yes — for final designs only. Once your final payment is made, you’ll have full rights to use the final artwork for your intended purpose (book covers, promotional materials, etc.). I retain the copyright, which allows me to display the work in my portfolio or marketing unless we agree otherwise in writing.

    If you’d like to share concept art publicly, that’s totally fine — just please credit me as the artist and note that concepts can’t be used for other purposes, edited, or taken to another designer.

  • Because your book deserves to be more than just another title lost in the scroll. You poured your love, sweat, and tears into writing it. This isn’t a quick cash grab, it’s the foundation of your long-term author career and income.

    A Canva template or a rushed pre-made can’t capture that. What you need is a cover that is custom, unique, and artistic — something that reflects your story’s soul and positions you as the professional, successful author you already are. That’s exactly what I create for every client I work with.

  • Yes — if my schedule allows, I can take on rush projects for an additional +20% rush fee. This can help fast-track your book cover or character art so you can meet your launch date or event deadline.

    Please reach out before booking to confirm availability, unless you’re happy to move forward with the normal project timeline if my schedule is full.

  • It depends on the situation! If you already have cover art, branding, or visual elements you’d like to keep, I can often build on them—provided you have the rights and proper usage permissions. Reach out with the files and details, and I’ll let you know how (or if) we can incorporate them seamlessly into your new design.

  • Minor adjustments after final delivery can usually be made for a small fee, and I try to make all graphics as editable as possible so they can be updated as needed. Major revisions or new artwork requests will require a separate booking.

    Any significant changes should be brought up during Phase Two of the process — this is when we refine the vision together and it’s easiest to make adjustments. We can also revisit unused concept work from your project later on, so if you loved multiple concepts during the design stage, we can use those for future packages or projects.

Not seeing what you’re looking for?

Reach out—I’d love to help clarify or discuss your project needs.