Frequently Asked Questions
1. How can I make a payment on this website, and what payment options are available?
A: For transactions, I use PayPal. If you order a custom book cover, I will send a PayPal invoice.
2. What is your turnaround time for custom book cover design orders?
A: Usually, it can take up to 72 hrs, depending on how complex the design is. If the design is simple, it can take just 48 hrs to complete. Please note that the time zone can affect this, because I live in Southeast Asia, if you are in North America or a European country, the time is different. But I guarantee that once I get your order, I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
3. What is the process of custom book cover design?
A: When you order a custom book cover design, it’s your responsibility to provide a link to stock images if your cover features an image of a person or the main subject of the cover because this can help the process go quickly and you will know what will be on your book cover. Please feel free to find out more about how to order the Custom Book Cover Design.
4. What is the copyright of the design for a premade book cover or a custom book cover?
A: Please understand that each design on my website, whether premade book cover or a custom book cover, uses stock images, my own photography, or 3D rendered graphics from Daz3D.
When you make a purchase of a book cover artwork for your book, you own the artwork, not the rights to the original stock images, photography, or 3D rendered graphics used in the artwork.
You can use your book cover art under a standard license and sell your book from 250,000 to 500,000 copies for both ebook and print.
5. Do you send the PSD file of the cover?
A: I do send a PSD file of the cover, but before requesting the PSD file, you must purchase all the stock images that are used on the cover on your behalf. You agree that the font layers used on the cover will be flattened before sending it to you. There will also be an additional fee of $35.
6. If I have my image for the cover, can I send it to you?
A: Yes, you can send it to me; I can work with it, but please keep in mind that it’s your responsibility for any legal issues or lawsuits regarding the source files that you provide to me.
7. Do you use AI-generated images in your artwork?
A: The situation is complex. Many authors express concerns regarding the use of AI-generated images, even as a significant number incorporate such imagery into their book covers. Designing a book cover today presents challenges, particularly because microstock sites now include AI-generated images in their collections, and I take considerable care to ensure that the images I select are not derived from AI generation. Currently, the premade book cover designs offered on my website are free from AI-generated content.
In my design process using Photoshop, I have access to a tool called Generative Fill; however, I will only employ this feature if a stock image requires reconstruction due to cropping. For instance, if a stock image depicts a person with a missing arm, I may utilize this tool to restore that element, and I will inform you beforehand if such a process is involved.
Regarding custom designs, I am open to the inclusion of AI-generated images and would be pleased to collaborate in creating artwork with that approach.
8. What are the License / Usage Instructions for Utilizing the Book Cover Design?
A: All stock images used in my book cover design are licensed under the Standard License.
Using pictures from Depositphotos, Bigstock, 123RF, Neostock, Adobe Stock free assets, Dreamstime, Freepik Premium license, and Daz 3D.
The standard license means that if you expect to sell more than 250,000 or 500,000 copies, you’ll need to purchase an extended license for every image used on the cover of your book.
Why are there 250,000 copies or 500,000 copies?
– Each stock photo company has different usage restrictions in their standard licenses. Each of my artworks may have at least 2 stock images, which means that some covers may use different images from different stock libraries. That affects how many copies you can sell as well.
9. What is your refund policy?
A: Please be advised that regardless of whether you choose a premade book cover design or a custom book cover design, refunds are not available.