My process is centered on my clients, it is deeply important to me to understand the book, mindset, and approach of each for each project.

Step 1: Contact me

You can use the contact form or send me an email at jeff (@) jeffbrowngraphics.com

Here, all I just want to make sure the project is something that fits in my skillset well, but if you aren’t sure please ask! I will explain when I would be able to start the project. I do offer rush fees if needed.

Step 2: $50 initial deposit

This is payable through my pricing page, once you have paid this, send me a reply and we will schedule a Zoom call for the starting date.

Step 3: Zoom call / email form

I am also happy to do this same process through email using a questionnaire and a bit of back and forth. Zoom is efficient but it’s not for everyone! Just let me know.

I typically begin with a Zoom meeting, where we discuss the book. This includes the overall feel of the book, the plot, genres, setting, and visuals. You don’t need to come prepared, I will just ask questions and we will discuss it together.

After discussing the book, I will explain my thought process behind coming up with the best possible cover for your book. We will briefly go through my marketing mindset as well as focal points, viewer interest, and thumbnail design.

After this we will go through any ideas you have for the cover (It’s totally OK if you don’t have any!) As well as any ideas I might have come up with during the call. I will share my screen and sketch them out live on the call as we brainstorm. Often we will have a rough draft with an initial direction during the call, but not always if I need some more time for research and brainstorming.

Step 4: creation

Once the initial direction is decided upon, I will take about 2 weeks working on the next update, which will be between 50-75% finished depending on the project. We can make any tweaks if needed here.

Step 5: Final delivery

About 2 weeks after step 4, I will have your final (pending any final tweaks) file. Once approved, I will send over the invoice. After the invoice is paid, I will send all of the deliverable files. If you are not ready for the print cover(s) at this point, no worries! I am able to prepare them at any point in the future.

Below is a video created by a long-time client of mine, Michael Webb. He explains what my process is like and what it is like to work with me!