Professional Custom Book Cover Design
$599
People absolutely judge books by their covers — and in today’s crowded marketplace, first impressions matter more than ever.
With this option, you’ll receive two professionally designed, fully custom cover concepts created specifically for your book, your genre, and your target audience. You’ll choose the one that best represents your vision — and makes readers stop scrolling.
Your final custom cover will be used across all editions of your book — paperback, hardback, eBook, and audiobook — ensuring a cohesive, professional presentation everywhere your book appears.
Get a fully-customized cover design for your book today, regardless of where you plan on publishing. Publishing with Outskirts Press? Login to your Publishing Center first.
You Have Seconds to Capture a Reader’s Attention
Online retailers like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Apple Books display your book as a small thumbnail among thousands of others. In that moment, your cover does all the selling.

A strong custom cover:
- Signals professionalism
- Communicates genre instantly
- Builds reader trust
- Increases clicks and conversions
Does it make a difference? Absolutely.
Our professional designers create covers that compete — not just participate — in today’s marketplace.
Choosing between two strong designs can be tough — and that’s a good problem to have.
For authors who want outside input, our optional Social Media Market Research service allows you to gather feedback on your cover concepts before making a final decision. This can provide helpful insight into which design resonates most with readers in your genre.
Your Cover Is the Foundation of Your Brand
Your custom cover doesn’t just appear on your book — it becomes the visual anchor for your marketing.
It can be used across:
- Online retailer listings
- Author websites
- Social media graphics
- Press materials
- Print advertising
- Bookmarks, posters, and promotional materials
- Event displays and signage
Consistent, professional cover design strengthens brand recognition and makes every marketing effort more effective.
Ready to move forward?
Click Add to Cart to begin the custom cover design process and receive two professionally crafted concepts created specifically for your book.
Your story deserves a cover that commands attention.