What to keep in mind before commissioning (or making) your book cover?
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It's your turn to
stand out among thousands of books
Just in Spain, it is estimated that more than 7,000 new titles are published every month.
Bookshops constantly renew their shelves with new releases, and within a couple of months, they leave their space in view of readers to go to the shelf where only their spines stand out.
As if that weren't enough, the shelf life of books is getting shorter and shorter to make way for new releases. Within a year, a book is no longer a novelty.
In such a saturated market, the cycle can be broken:
➜ Don't let your book die; promote it continuously and keep talking about the story that you worked so hard to bring to life.
➜ Before that, make your book special and stand out from the rest.
And that's where I can help you.
How can we make
your book even more special?
Since 2020, I've worked on literary projects with authors, literary boxes, and publishers.
As an author and illustrator, I've also worked on my own books, so I have experienced the concerns that arise from this complex process, which requires so much love and dedication.
That is why, if you allow me to learn about your story,
I will answer any questions you may have about the publishing or self-publishing process
and share with you what I have learned, as well as my art.
The artist's path does not have to be a lonely one!
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Book Cover
Starting at 500€
Give your novel a cover that reflects its genre and appeals to the reader.
✓ Reading and analysis of the first chapters of the manuscript.
✓ Presentation of various concepts.
✓ Step-by-step process with continuous feedback and suggestions.
✓ Follow-up and resolution of queries.
Character illustrations
Starting at 60€
Show your characters so that they are recognisable to the reader.
✓ Various compositional concepts.
✓ Includes an environment.
✓ Licences available.
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Interior Design and Typesetting
Starting at 350€
Give your book's body a unique touch by including graphic elements.
✓ Typesetting of the manuscript.
✓ Design of graphic elements in the story (start of chapters, page numbers, etc.)
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Interior
Illustrations
Starting at 60€
Accompany your text with scenes of characters and moments.
✓ Colour and black and white
✓ Promotional and commercial use licence included
✓ Discounts for packs
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Endpapers and edges
Starting at 200€
Go from a standard edition to a special edition by illustrating the first thing the reader will see when they open the book.
✓ Illustrations adapted to hardcover or paperback with flaps.
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Design of book proposal
Starting at 100€
Preparing your content to stand out in editorial processes.
✓ Design proposals tailored to the genre and audience.
✓ Content layout.
✓ Includes a simple illustrated cover.
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Banners and social media content
Starting at 150€
Make your posts, crowdfundings and announcements with graphic content.
✓ Design proposals
✓ Different adapted formats
Other designs
Different prices
Is there anything you have in mind that you haven't seen listed?
⚬ Maps
⚬ Comic pages
⚬ Design for bookmarks, stickers or different productos of merchandising
Choose the option that matches your format
Bilogies, trilogies and sagas can get a 15% discount!
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Front cover
Ebook
Ilustration + title + author + layout
BONUS: design of the book decorations
➜ Only illustration: quote
VAT included
500€-800€
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Includes ebook
Paperback or Hardcover
Ilustration + title + author + layout
BONUS: design of the book decorations
➜ Illustrated front + solid color for the rest of parts + layout: quote
➜ Only illustration: quote
VAT included
550€-850€
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Includes ebook and paperback
Dust Jacket
Ilustration + title + author + layout
BONUS: design of the book decorations
➜ Illustrated front + solid color for the rest of parts + layout: quote
➜ Only illustration: quote
VAT included
600€-900€
Are you looking for something simpler?
Is it out of your budget?
The whole branding of your book
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Want to design your book to self-publish it on Amazon and have it ready to print?
Pack Amazon
825€
Adds-on available
✓ Ebook cover
✓ Hardcover
✓ Softcover
✓ Interior ornaments design
✓ Interior typesetting
✓ Content A+ (5 images)
BONUS: Instagram posts (x5)
Adds-on: interior illustrations, maps, bookmark...
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Would you prefer a bookstore-quality result and prepare a print run?
Pack Print Edition
925€
Adds-on available
✓ Ebook and softcover cover (Amazon)
✓ Paperback with flaps cover
✓ Interior ornaments design
✓ Interior typesetting
✓ Character illustrations for print
✓ Instagram posts (x5) and Content A+
REGALO: bookmark design
Adds-on: interior illustrations, maps, printed edges...
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Are you looking to create a special hardcover edition with a unique design?
Pack Special Hardcover
1195€
Adds-on available
✓ Ebook and softcover cover (Amazon)
✓ Hardcover Cover
✓ Dust Jacket Design
✓ Interior ornaments design
✓ Interior typesetting
✓ Character illustrations for print
✓ Illustrated endpapers (x2)
✓ Instagram posts (x5) and Content A+
REGALO: bookmark design
Adds-on: interior illustrations, maps, printed edges...
All in one.
We will work on the whole visual identity of your book
Will you share your story with me?
The quote form will guide you through a few simple questions! And within the next three working days, you will receive my response with a quote tailored to your needs (no obligation, of course!).
If you have any questions, you can write to me directly at info@kalisdice.com.
I look forward to hearing from you!
I'll illustrate your story with the passion
I illustrate my own
I know what it's like to be a writer,
as I'm an author too.
Although I've been working with more than 100 authors, literary boxes and publishing houses from all over the world since 2019, creating illustrations and covers, in 2024, with the publication of Cuando vimos la luz with Penguin Random House, I was able to experience it from the other side and understand everything that comes with being a writer.
Also, in 2025 I self-published Cuando caían las noches, taking responsibility for every part of the process (writing, designing the cover, interior illustrations, promotional content, layout… Yes, I know that publishing a book is a long and complicated process!).
Now, I'm working on my next book, which will be released in 2026 by another wonderful publisher. (You can check out my writing work here!)
That's why you can share your fears and doubts with me throughout the process. Do you need a place to print the illustration we've finished? I'll recommend the print shop where I get them done. Not sure which platform to use for crowdfunding your book? I'll share the one I used and its advantages!
As an author, I understand the fear that your story won't be handled with care, so I'll treat yours as if it were my own.
The lovely reactions by some of you
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"Thank you very much for the finished picture. I would love to say that the picture meets my expectations, but I can't. As always, it EXCEEDS my expectations, and I am always amazed at what you create from the initial ideas in my head. !!! :)
By the way, I don't want any changes. The picture is perfect as it is. :)"
Andy W. | Full Illustration
The story isn't always
what grabs your attention
The book has to be visually appealing.
However desperate it may be, you see the evidences in bookstores, online, on virtual and physical shelves.
Books are turning into works of art.
Readers aren't just looking for a story, they're looking for an experience.
Go further with your book and give the reader the gift of art.
Do you have any question?
Let me show you some of the frequent question I have!
Terms and Conditions
General Conditions
The commission is accepted when the artist writes it. Sending money without the artist having accepted the commission is not considered a greenlight. If the artist decides not to accept the request in this case, the money will be refunded.
The artist has the right to deny a request.
There is no list of proposals that are not accepted to draw, but the artist will make it clear whether she accepts the request or not, depending on how comfortable / capable she is with the proposal.
The prices of the commissions listed are estimations. Prices may increase according to the amount of details or extras (i.e.: weapons, detailed clothes...), but never decrease
(unless there are offers or discounts that the artist indicates).
The Illustrations will be done in the artist’s style. No other style requests will be accepted (example: realism; “X artist’s style”).
As the author, the artist keeps all the rights of the illustration created. She has the right to share the commissioned artwork in her social media, portfolio... However, the
client can ask for keeping the art private or not showing it until a particular date. For transfering copyright an agreement signed by both parts will be needed.
Commission Details from the client
The information to start can be as detailed as they want, but generally, less detail gives more creativity to the creator, and the end result may not be as accurate. The customer
is responsible for giving the necessary information so that no more changes need to be made than are allowed in the process (read Process and Changes section).
The basic information includes:
• Commission type (half body, background, semirealistic...)
• Description of the idea
• Information of the client
In addition, some suggestions of the extra (and appreciated) information that can be
shared:
• Detailed descriptions of features, outfits, places...
• References (photos, moodboards, inspirational images)
• Personalities and background of the characters, their relationships if there are more
than one character in the piece
• Mood / atmosphere of the piece
• Size specifications, if any
• Deadlines, if any
Process and Changes
The client will receive images of the process that will depend on the type of
commission.
The most common will be sketch, lineart, base color and finished piece.
The artist has the right to increase or decrease the number of steps to show.
Substantial changes can only be made in the sketch.
The rest of the phases allow up to 3 non-substantial changes each. More changes can increase the price the amount that the artist considers.
Likewise, changes that should have been made in previous phases can increase the price between 5€ and 15 € depending on the complexity of making it.
Final Product
The file will be sent in png.
There is the alternative of receiving the product in .png or .pdf format if the client so specifies.
The commission price does not include native .psd or similar files.
The product will be delivered with a watermark or signature. Only in the commissions for commercial use may be requested to remove the watermark, but must be specified
by the customer.
Note (1): It is the buyer’s responsibility to save the files received. Loss of the files is not the responsibility of the creator.
Note (2): The artist will not provide a physical copy of the digital piece and she won’t be in charge of providing one even if the consumer offers to pay more for it.
Deadlines
The time to complete the work ranges from one week to one month normally, depending on the complexity of the commission and the availability of the artist. If more time is needed, the commissioner will be notified in advance.
This time does not start with the first email but when the artist sends the first sketch.
The artist may not be able to start the commission immediately. The client will be informed when it will be possible to start.
Urgent commissions may have an additional charge of 10%-15% if the artist had to adapt her work schedule to complete it on time.
Price and Payment
The prices are specified in EUROS (€) and an estimation in USD. However, this second amount is just an estimate which depends on the conversion rates that Paypal indicates. This currency rate includes the 3,5% fee that Paypal charges for conversions.
The payment will be done through Paypal or bank transfer (amounts over 80€). The money must be sent to the Paypal’s address provided, with the “I trust this person”option.
Two alternatives for the payment are allowed:
• Full payment in advance, after receiving the sketch
• 50% up-front in the moment of accepting the commission (before the sketch) and the other 50% before receiving the finished product. (Just +80€ commissions)
Artist Copyright, Credit and Reproduction
The client is paying for the artist work and the finished product, so the artist keeps all the rights to the artwork (distribution, reproduction, social media uses...).
The client must credit the artist properly:
• Social media: @kalisdice or @kalisdice.ocs
• Books or websites: Alba Navarro Francés (@kalisdice) [or Alba N.F. (@kalisdice) if space issues]
The prices of the commissions listed are only for Personal use, unless otherwise specified.
With the exception of covers and illustrated books, all prices are for personal use.
Other uses:
Non-profit reproduction (gift plates in books...).
Inclusion of the artwork in the book [uses a included].
Commercial use (digital and physical; direct sale) [uses a and b included].
-Digital promotion (paid ads): 15%-30% depending on reach.
Royalties percentage for each item sold may be needed -> table included with the prices on top
IMPORTANT: Art by Kalisdice can not be used for AI or NFTs.
Refunds
Refunds aren’t accepted except for the following case:
> The finished product hasn’t been provided in three months.
Steps of the progress are provided during the commission process, which means
disliking the final result or changing of mind will be never considered a refund.
Taxes and fees
The list of prices shows the price with the VAT taxes included, if any.
Currently, In Spain, the VAT for original pieces of art is 10% and 21% for art which is going to be used for reproduction.
Some invoices may be exempt from this tax. In these cases, the proper normative will be indicated (in Spanish).
Invoices should be paid in EUR. If the client wishes to pay in another currency, they will be responsible for the fee that Paypal includes for performing the currency conversion.
This fee is approximately 3.5%.