Illustrated Thriller Novel Cover
Budget / SalaryHourly project
TypeFreelance project
LocationRemote
Posted2 hours ago
My mystery/thriller manuscript is finished and I’m ready for a cover that drips with atmosphere. I need only the cover—no interior work—and I want it fully detailed and illustrated rather than minimalist or photographic. Picture a cinematic scene that hints at danger, rich in shadow and texture, paired with bold, suspense-driven typography.
Scope & specs
• Print-ready front, back, and spine for a 6" × 9" paperback, 300 dpi, CMYK, meeting KDP and IngramSpark bleed requirements.
• High-resolution e-book version (JPEG/PNG).
• Layered source file (PSD or AI) so I can tweak text later.
• Optional 3-D mock-up for marketing would be a plus.
I’ll supply the title, subtitle, author name, tagline, barcode space, and a ~220-word back-cover blurb once we kick off. I’ll also share a mood board with comparable thriller covers I admire, but I’m counting on your creative instincts to craft something market-ready and immediately gripping.
Please send:
• A short note on how you develop cover concepts.
• Two or more samples of illustrated covers—ideally in the mystery/thriller space.
• Your estimated turnaround (I’m aiming for final files within two weeks, though tell me if you need longer).
Looking forward to seeing how you translate suspense onto the page.
Scope & specs
• Print-ready front, back, and spine for a 6" × 9" paperback, 300 dpi, CMYK, meeting KDP and IngramSpark bleed requirements.
• High-resolution e-book version (JPEG/PNG).
• Layered source file (PSD or AI) so I can tweak text later.
• Optional 3-D mock-up for marketing would be a plus.
I’ll supply the title, subtitle, author name, tagline, barcode space, and a ~220-word back-cover blurb once we kick off. I’ll also share a mood board with comparable thriller covers I admire, but I’m counting on your creative instincts to craft something market-ready and immediately gripping.
Please send:
• A short note on how you develop cover concepts.
• Two or more samples of illustrated covers—ideally in the mystery/thriller space.
• Your estimated turnaround (I’m aiming for final files within two weeks, though tell me if you need longer).
Looking forward to seeing how you translate suspense onto the page.
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