I've been online searching for book cover artists. There not only are
quite a few online, their prices vary widely.
If you're looking for one,
you're probably judging them based on their fees and their sample covers they
have posted on their websites. You might also be getting recommendations from
friends.
You'll also want to look at what
you get for your money. Just the cover? What about rights to use that cover for
other things like the e-book version, or book marks, or your business card?
Check out the covers. Do they do
the kind you envisioned for your book? Do their covers look professional? Do
they fit the genre you're writing?
How much are you willing to pay?
$250? $2500? Yes, some artists are paid over $2000 for a full cover, but they
usually include other things like certain other rights, making sure the cover
fits the requirements of the publisher,
etc.
Most of them don't put their
prices online because it may vary depending on the job. So don't hesitate to
email them. Tell them what you're looking for. Tell them a little bit about
your book. Maybe even your vision of the book's cover.
Most will answer back. Perhaps
give you a quote and explain what would be included in the package. A few may
not answer at all. Cross them off your list and move on.
