Penray Publication
Service 01 · Cover Design

A cover designed to earn its place on the shelf.

Front, back, spine. Custom — not template. Up to three concept routes, 1–3 revision rounds, print-ready PDFs + digital files. Included in every Penray package, never an add-on shock.

100% royalty in writing
Designer-led expert support
Print-ready studio quality
What you get

Six concrete deliverables. No fine print.

Every cover design package — across all four tiers — includes everything below. Scope (concept routes, revisions, source files) scales with the package you pick.

All deliverables · every package

Custom front cover design

Original concept built around your manuscript. Not template-based. We work from your brief, references, and our designer's eye — never a clip-art shortcut.

Front cover · all packages

Back cover + spine layout

Back cover with synopsis space, author bio block, and barcode placement. Spine sized to your final page count — never the wrong width on a shelf.

Print editions only

Up to 3 concept routes

First proof in 48 hours. Multiple cover directions to pick from — typographic, illustrative, photographic — so you choose the one that fits your book.

Concepts scale with tier

1–3 revision rounds

Real revisions, not a one-shot deal. You give feedback. We refine. Up to three full rounds depending on your package tier — no surcharge surprises.

Revisions scale with tier

Print-ready files

CMYK PDF at 300 dpi with proper bleed. Built to the exact specifications of our POD partner — no rejection cycles, no last-minute file fixes.

CMYK · 300dpi · bleed

Digital + social pack

RGB JPEG for Kindle and ebook stores. Square thumbnails sized for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp status — ready for your launch announcement.

RGB · digital + social
How it works

From brief to print-ready cover — in four moves.

Cover-design slice · part of the 10-day flow
01 Day 1

You brief us.

Short form — book details, your vision, references you like. 15 minutes on WhatsApp or a quick form.

02 Day 2–3

We design concepts.

Up to 3 different directions based on your brief. First proof on WhatsApp within 48 hours.

03 Day 3–4

You pick + revise.

Choose your favourite direction. Give feedback. We refine. 1–3 revision rounds depending on package.

04 Day 5

We deliver final files.

Print-ready PDF + RGB digital + social pack. Files emailed and stored in your author dashboard for lifetime access.

Style range

Six cover styles. Built for different books.

Your cover should reflect your book — not a template. Below are six visual directions our designers work in, each tailored to your manuscript.

English · Memoir
Typographic, warm tones
English · Business
Clean modern, geometric
English · Fiction
Illustrative, dramatic
Hindi · Poetry
Devanagari typography
English · Poetry
Minimal, single image
English · Children's
Colourful, illustrated

Your cover doesn't have to match one of the above. Tell us your book's mood and our designer will translate it — within your package's scope.

Cover design · across our packages

Cover design scope, per package.

Concept routes and revision rounds scale with the package you pick. Print-ready files, RGB digital, and social pack are included in every tier.

Kindle Starter

₹2,499 + 18% GST
  • eBook ISBN
  • Kindle + Google Play upload
  • Simple eBook cover
  • Print ISBN
  • Paperback distribution
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Get Published

₹3,999 + 18% GST
  • Print + eBook ISBN
  • Standard cover (1 revision)
  • Amazon · Flipkart · Kindle · Google Play
  • 3 author copies
  • WhatsApp updates · 12 months
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Publish, Promote & Position

₹7,999 + 18% GST
  • Everything in Professional, plus:
  • Custom illustrated cover
  • Full line edit
  • Amazon ad campaign setup
  • 1-page author website
  • Dedicated manager · 18 months
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Need something beyond Signature? The Custom package (₹50,000+) includes unlimited concept routes, illustrator collaboration, and hardcover/special edition design.

Add-ons & upgrades

Need more than your package includes? Here's the menu.

All add-on prices are listed below — no hidden costs, no "ask for a quote" runaround. Add at any stage of your project.

Add-on
What's included
Price
Additional concept route
One more cover direction beyond what your package includes. Use when: you want to explore a completely different visual style.
₹500 +18% GST
Additional revision round
One more refinement cycle beyond your package's included revisions. Use when: your cover is close but not quite there.
₹300 +18% GST
Source files (PSD + AI)
Editable layered Photoshop and Illustrator files for your future use. Use when: you want full control of the design later.
₹500 +18% GST
Hardcover spine & flap design
Spine, dust jacket, and flap layout for hardcover editions. Use when: you're publishing a hardcover variant.
₹800 +18% GST
Social media ad pack (5 sizes)
Instagram square + Story, Facebook post, Twitter/X, WhatsApp status — sized and styled for launch. Use when: you're running paid ads or a launch campaign.
₹1,000 +18% GST
Custom illustration
Original illustrated cover by a partner illustrator (vs. typographic or photo-based). Use when: your book needs hand-drawn artwork.
₹2,000+ +18% GST

All prices final. Add-ons can be applied at any stage — even after your cover is delivered. Pay only for what you add. No retainer, no minimum spend.

Cover design · FAQs

Five questions before you brief us.

Can I bring my own design, illustration, or photo for the cover?+
Yes — and you get a discount when you do. If you have a print-ready front cover (PDF, CMYK, 300dpi, with bleed), we'll quote a custom package that excludes the cover design fee. If you have an illustration or photo but no layout, we'll handle just the typography and layout for a partial fee.

Email hello@penraypublication.com with your assets and we'll send a revised quote within 24 hours.
What if I don't like any of the concepts you send?+
First — this is rare. We brief you carefully upfront to align on direction before designing. But if it happens, you get one full re-concept round at no cost if you can articulate what's off about all the directions. We'll regroup, ask different questions, and start fresh.

If you still don't like the result after the re-concept, you can either move to a higher package tier (we credit what you paid) or take a stage-based refund as defined in your author agreement.
Will my cover be truly unique, or do you reuse templates?+
Every cover is designed from scratch. No templates. No design library. We may use stock photography or illustrations as elements in your cover (Pixabay, Unsplash, licensed sources) — but the layout, typography, colour treatment, and composition are original to your book.

If you want fully custom illustration (no stock elements at all), that's available as an add-on for ₹2,000+ depending on scope.
Can I see the cover at every revision, or only the final?+
Every revision. You see WhatsApp/email previews at every step — concept stage, after each revision round, and final files before printing. You can request additional in-progress previews at any point.

Nothing goes to print until you sign off on the final cover, in writing, via your author dashboard.
Who owns the cover design after delivery — me or Penray?+
You own the cover. Once you've paid in full and signed off on the final files, you have full commercial rights to use, modify, reprint, and license the cover for your book.

Penray retains the right to display the cover on our website and in our portfolio (we'll always credit you). If you'd like an exclusivity clause that prevents portfolio display, mention this upfront — small additional fee applies.

Other questions? We answer everything personally on WhatsApp.

Ask us on WhatsApp →
The last chapter — Begin

Let's get your name on a cover.

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