Book Cover Design Questionnaire

Order Number
Your Name*
Contact eMail*
Contact Phone Number
Title of Book*
Subtitle of Book
Author Name*
ISBN
International Standard Book Number (if known)
Page Count of Book*
The total page count of your formatted book. This is required to determine the spine width of your book's cover. It needs to be exact and not an estimate.
List Price
Enter the list price of your book if you want the price to appear in your barcode and/or on your back cover.
Book Trim Size*
We need to know the trim size you want for your book before we start the design process. Below are some common sizes that are available to self-publishers using print-on-demand printers such as IngramSpark or CreateSpace. If you would like to see all of their available sizes before choosing, you can view IngramSpark's available sizes at http://www.ingramspark.com/plan-your-book/print/trim-sizes, or CreateSpace's at https://www.createspace.com/Products/Book/ (click on the Printing Options tab).

To select a size not listed below, enter it into the “Other” field below (height x width).

Important: If you decide to change the size after the design process has begun, you may incur additional charges as we will need to redo the design to the new size.
- 5 x 8
- 5.5 x 8.5
- 6 x 9
- Don't Know - need to discuss
Who is your book printer?*
- Amazon KDP
- IngramSpark
- Don't Know - need to discuss
Will you be printing your interior in color or black & white?*
Keep in mind that printing in color is a lot more expensive than black and white.
- Black & White
- Color
Paper stock*
What type of paper stock will you be printing on?
- Cream / Crème (KDP / IngramSpark)
- White (KDP / IngramSpark)
- White 70 (IngramSpark only)
- Groundwood (IngramSpark only)
Will you be printing your interior in color or black & white?*
Keep in mind that printing in color is a lot more expensive than black and white.
- Black & White
- Color - Premium
- Color - Standard
- Don't Know - need to discuss
Binding Type*
Choose your binding type below. If you wish to do two or more different binding types for your book, such as a paperback and hardcover, there will be a small additional charge for us to create the second version.
- Perfect Bound (paperback)
- Casewrap
- Hardcover with dustjacket (IngramSpark only)
- Don't Know - need to discuss
Enter a short description or summary of your book below.
Your Book's subject matter or genre
The "Mood" of Your Book
- Serious
- Humorous
- Romantic
- Dark
Other Book Cover Designs You Like
Do you know of a book that has a cover that you really like and are looking for something similar for your book? Please list the title and author, or even better, a link to the book on Amazon. We will take a look to get a sense of the type of cover design you like.
Your Cover Ideas
Did you have any ideas or themes you wanted us to use in your book cover design?
Cover Image*
- I will be sending you an image to use in the front cover design
- I need help finding an appropriate image
Will you be sending us an author photo to use on the back cover?
- Yes
- No
Text for Back Cover
You can either enter it below, or send to us as a Word document.
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Additional instructions or questions.
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- Second Choice
- Third Choice
Phone
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