You’ve written a great book, so give it the cover it deserves.
I’m passionate about creating book covers that really speak to your intended audience and I’ll work closely with you every step of the way to make sure that the finished result is exactly what you’re looking for. (Even if you aren’t sure what that looks like in the first place!)
My cover creation process is straightforward and typically goes like this:
Initial consultation: I’ll listen as you tell me about your story; making sure that the early concepts include any important details that need to appear on the cover. This is a really important stage as it will shape everything that follows.
Research: Based on what you’ve told me, I’ll investigate your genre to look at current trends and what covers are working right now.
Concept: I’ll propose two sketched concepts with some general ideas and we’ll pick a direction to move in.
Development: Once we’re up and running I’ll keep you in the loop as the design evolves. Communication is key. I won’t leave you in the dark, and you’ll receive regular updates as the design progresses.
Finalisation: When the design is complete, I’ll continue to work with you on the details: Is the font size and positioning working as it should? Is the cover sized correctly for print-on-demand vendors? Do you have the right colour formats for ebooks and print?
Marketing materials: Once we have the design finalised, I can also prepare coordinated elements for your associated marketing materials – website assets, social media banners, newsletter templates; all the things you need to look like the professional indie author you are.
At the end of the process, I want you to be 100% happy with the result, and I’ll work hard to get us there. You’ve poured your heart and soul into your story, it’s had multiple drafts and professional edits and now it needs the cover it deserves. It’s the biggest opportunity you have to attract your kind of reader. Make it count. Make your cover stand out.
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"Cheynne has been my cover designer for a number of years now, and each time the process gets easier and easier."
“As soon as I have an idea for a series, we talk about the themes, who my audience and what visuals I want. Then he does a rough concept sketch and we go back and forth till I am happy with the outcome. After fifteen plus books, I have not met another cover designer who brings my vision to life better than Cheynne from Stand Out Covers.”
Dominique Mondesir - Author of the best selling series Junk Yard Dogs and Nexus Empire.
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“Working with Cheynne was a pleasure from start to finish."
“At first, we just talked about the books, art, images, movies and moods that we both liked. Cheynne steered the creative process effortlessly, led by a genuine interest in what I wanted as a writer. The end result was a genuine delight that completed what I had written - a final piece that I had no idea was missing. Quite unexpectedly, Cheynne’s cover art also gave me a new confidence in my work that wasn’t there before, along with a sense of pride that is still with me today. It gives me great pleasure to recommend Cheynne to anyone looking for the right pictures to go with their words.”
Paul.G. Diamond - Author of Edict 9 and Journey Time.
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"As a childrens’ writer, an exciting and vibrant cover is absolutely essential to attract my audience."
“Right from the start, Cheynne took time to understand the concept of my book, listen to my ideas and create a cover that was exciting, fresh and brilliantly executed. I have worked with many other cover artists but his attention to detail and willingness to make changes and try new ideas are second to none. I have now asked Cheynne to work on some ideas for the remainder of my six book series and I would not hesitate to recommend his work to others seeking a stand-out cover.”
Allan Boroughs - Author of Ironheart, Bloodstone (published by Macmillan) and the Starless and Black mysteries (published by Faster-than-Light press).
