Illustration Cost Estimator

Book format

When you pick a format, I suggest a typical number of illustrations. You can adjust it below.

Interior illustrations

I count each scene as one illustration, whether it fills half a page, a full page or a double-page spread.

Spot illustrations

A spot illustration is a character or object without a background, up to a quarter of a page. Many books use a few to decorate text pages.

spot illustrations

Book design

Cover artwork and designI create an original cover illustration and design it with your title and name, ready for print.

Title, dedication and copyright pagesI create the artwork and design for the opening pages of your book.

Interior layout and print-ready filesI place your text and prepare the bleeds, margins and color profiles for your chosen printer.

Options

Ebook editionI format your book as an ebook for Kindle and other online stores.

Book trailerI create a short video trailer from your illustrations, so you can promote your book online.

Usage rights

Every project includes a license to publish and sell your book and to use the illustrations to promote it. If you need more, for example for merchandise, other books or a series, you can add one of these.

Standard licenseIncluded. I keep the copyright.

Exclusive license+$1,500. Only you can use the illustrations, for any purpose. I keep the copyright.

Full copyright buyout+$2,300. The copyright of the illustrations passes to you.

All rates are in US dollars. My interior layout price is based on a 32-page book and adjusted for longer or shorter books.

Your estimate

Estimated total$0

Includes up to 3 rounds of revisions: one for the storyboard, one for the black and white sketches and one for the color illustrations.

This is a ballpark figure based on your choices. For an exact price, I'll read your manuscript and prepare a quote made for your book.

Your personal quote includes

The right number of illustrations. I read your story and recommend how many scenes it needs and where they fall.
A delivery timeline with dates for each stage: character design, sketches, final art and layout.
A milestone payment plan. You pay for each stage once you've approved it, never for work you haven't seen.
Print setup advice. I help you choose a printer, so I can prepare your files correctly from the start.

Get your personal quote

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