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During this step you will design your cover in three steps, by choosing a particular template, uploading an image and choosing a colour combination. Alternatively you might choose to upload a ready-made cover, as long as it is a jpeg or png file. In that case pay special attention to the size. Please use the cover calculator to calculate the correct measurements for your cover.

You can choose to use “advanced options”, such as moving your picture to a different location on the back of the cover, moving colour blocks and change font size and type, author name and blurb.

We also offer paid cover design services: a professional typographer will design a cover to you wishes.

Tips

• The cover is your book’s shop window. Make the best of it!
• Always use an image with the right resolution. We advise to always use at least 200 dpi.
• Be sure you own the copyright of the image you use.
• Pay special attention to the overall size of the cover before you start uploading. Make use of the cover calculator.
• When your cover is ready, share it with your own network, social media and circle of friends and relatives. This is an excellent promotion tool for your upcoming book.

FAQ

Can you design a cover for me?
Yes, that’s possible, we offer paid cover design services.

How can I choose a cover template?
You choose a template by positioning the mouse on the template of your choice and clicking on it. After choosing a template your can continue with the next steps and make choices in the same way.

Why is the number of colour combinations I can choose from restricted?
We assume the width of choice will cater to your wishes. We do monitor the use of the different colour combinations and will alter the possibilities when there appears to be a need for more or different colours. Special requests can be sent to us via email.

Can I upload any image?
Yes, but ensure you own the copyright!

What is the lowest resolution to still obtain a good print quality?
It depends on your perception of quality. We advise 200 dpi.

My image has a different size than the one I chose in the template. What to do?
You can upload your image and move the image across the template with your mouse. Thereafter you can crop the image. We do not increase, decrease or scale the size of the image.

Can I upload the entire cover as a PDF file?
Yes you can! Check the size and the spine width carefully. Use the cover calculator for the exact measurements.

Can I upload the entire cover as a jpeg or png file?
Yes, you can upload these file types. Check the size and the spine width carefully. Use the cover calculator for the exact measurements. Reserve space for the ISBN barcode, which will standardly appear on the lower right of the back cover. Please keep in mind to use the correct template. You can choose a template in the first step of the cover designer. One of the templates encompasses an entire image (FullEmpty). When you choose this template and subsequently upload you own image, your image will be on the entire cover.

Can I place my own photo on the back cover?
Yes. However, make sure that the quality is sufficient. You can upload your photo in the 'my profiles' section.

How does the ISBN appear on the cover?
When you have requested and paid for an ISBN, we will automatically place it, bar code included, on the backside of the cover.

What am I supposed to do with the PDF that is sent to me in return?
Check the PDF thoroughly and decide if it is to your satisfaction. The cover of your book will be printed as it appears in the PDF. The PDF is already converted to CMYK, the print colours. Be aware that the colours in the PDF (CMYK) can appear slightly different from the colours on your computer screen (RGB).

I do not see the spine text on the cover. What happened?
When you publish a relatively thin book, with a spine width less than 6 mm, we cannot print a text on the spine.

What does the inside of the cover look like?
The inside of the cover is blank, as is usual with most books. Thus, the inside of the front side of the cover and the inside of the back side of the cover are both empty.

What does the cover of an e-book look like?
We only use the front cover for your e-book and epub file.

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