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Your Book Cover Is Your First Impression

Choose the Custom Cover Design That Matches Your Vision — and Your Goals


Your cover is more than decoration. It’s your book’s first promise to a reader.

At Outskirts Press, we offer three professionally designed custom cover options — each created to help your book stand out, reflect your genre, and compete in today’s marketplace.


Professionally Designed Custom Book Cover Professionally Designed Custom Book Cover LITE Professionally Illustrated Artistic Cover

Professionally Designed
Custom Book Cover
(2 designs)

Professionally Designed Custom Book Cover LITE
(1 design)

Professionally Illustrated
Artistic Cover

$599   $499   $999
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Two Distinct Design Concepts.
One Powerful First Impression.

If you want creative direction and the confidence of choice, this option gives you two professionally designed cover concepts to review and select from.
 
Streamlined Custom Design.
Professional Results.

This option delivers a professionally designed custom cover — created specifically for your book — with one fully developed concept.


It’s efficient, focused, and ideal for authors who have a clear vision.
 
A Fully Illustrated, One-of-a-Kind Visual Experience

If you want your cover to feature custom-created artwork, this premium illustrated option delivers a distinctive, artistic visual style.


Instead of using stock imagery, your cover is custom illustrated for a distinct, eye-catching, “out-of-the-ordinary” look.

What You Get
  • Two unique, professionally designed custom cover concepts
  • Custom typography and full front/spine/back design
  • Clean, professional, genre-appropriate design
  What You Get
  • One fully customized professionally designed custom cover concept
  • Custom typography and full front/spine/back design
  • Clean, professional, genre-appropriate design
  What You Get
  • Original artwork created specifically for your book concept
  • Custom typography and full front/spine/back design
  • Clean, professional, genre-appropriate design
Ideal for authors who want creative input and options before finalizing.   Ideal for authors with a clear design direction who don’t need multiple concepts   Ideal for fiction, children’s books, fantasy, memoirs, or authors wanting a standout visual identity

Why Authors Choose This Option
  • You want to compare two distinct creative directions
  • You’re still exploring how your book should visually “feel”
  • You want flexibility and design confidence before committing
  Why Authors Choose This Option
  • You know exactly what you want
  • You’re comfortable committing to one creative direction
  • You want professional customization in a more streamlined format
  Why Authors Choose This Option
  • Your story calls for a visual world-building approach
  • You want an artistic, collector-quality feel
  • You want to elevate your brand as an author
This is our most popular custom cover option because it balances creativity, flexibility, and value.

  This is a smart choice for confident authors who value simplicity and speed.

  This option is ideal for books where visual storytelling matters as much as the words inside.

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Not Sure Which Option Is Right for You?

Here’s a simple way to decide:

Choose Two Design Concepts If:

  • You want to compare creative approaches
  • You value flexibility
  • You’re unsure which direction best fits your genre

Choose Custom Cover Lite If:

  • You have a strong vision
  • You want a professional look with streamlined development
  • You prefer simplicity and efficiency

Choose Custom Illustrated Artistic If:

  • Your book relies heavily on visual impact
  • You want something completely original
  • You’re publishing children’s, fantasy, speculative fiction, or visually driven nonfiction
  • You want a premium, boutique-quality look

Your Story Deserves a Cover That Competes

In today’s marketplace, readers judge books instantly.

Your cover must communicate quality, genre, tone, and professionalism — in seconds.

  • Compete online
  • Look powerful in print
  • Build credibility
  • Represent your vision with pride

If you’re unsure which direction best fits your goals, your Publishing Consultant can help you decide.


Your story matters.

Let’s give it a cover worthy of it.