As a published author herself, Kayla knows how important the cover of your book is. It’s the physical, visual embodiment of your imagination, tears, and hope. Kayla collaborates closely with you to design a digital or painted cover for your masterpiece, diving deep into your manuscript first to truly capture the soul of the wonderful world you have created.
Specialising in romance and fantasy, she provides a complete world-building art service, including standalone digital covers, full print wrap-arounds, intricate interior chapter art, and custom fantasy maps. She does not use stock graphics or photos, and all artwork (from arrows to skulls) is hand drawn.
Learn more about the process below, or reserve your cover now.
Bespoke art for extraordinary stories…
As an author herself, Kayla knows how important this final stage of your book is. After reading your book, she’ll work with you to turn your writing into art, transforming your years of hard work into an original cover that you can hold and admire.
Basic package (1-2 months) ✨
Bespoke illustrated cover: An original, digital or painted cover artwork by Kayla Martell. This will be a one-of-a-kind piece created entirely by hand, no photo manipulation or photoshop.
Read of your book: Kayla will read your lovely book before she begins any compositions.
Goodreads review: If desired, Kayla will leave you a thorough and generous Goodreads review.
Chapter Art: A single, unique illustration for all of your chapter headings.
Dinkus (scene/section separators): A single, unique illustration for the separation of sections in your book.
Spine & back design: A unique design for your spine and back of novel. Requires the final page count to calculate spine width.
eBook formatting: Your cover ready in eBook format for publishing.
Paperback wrap: The full front, back, and spine formatted paperback wrap for publishing.
Typography & title design: Custom font selection, placement, and styling for your title and author name.
Optional extras
Individual chapter illustrations (+€200): Custom illustrated scenes for each of the chapters in your novel that embody the theme of that chapter. Allow an additional month for chapter illustrations.
Illustrated fantasy map (+€400): Custom, hand-drawn map of your world, with unique villages, towns, landscapes. All trees, mountains, shading, and villages are individually drawn (not replicated).
What you need before you begin
The final page count of your book
Process
Kayla reads your book: Before Kayla starts on your cover design, she’ll read your full manuscript to best understand your wonderful world.
Approx. 2 weeksComposition: You’ll work with Kayla to compile a list of themes, elements, and colours that you both feel well represent your masterpiece. She’ll produce compositional sketches of potential cover designs based on these reflections that you’ll provide feedback on.
Approx. 1 week
First Draft: Once you’ve agreed on a composition, you’ll receive the very first draft of your cover, where you can work with Kayla to adjust changes before proceeding to the final version.
Approx. 2 weeks
Final version: Your final version is ready for a last review. Once confirmed, paperback, hardback, and eBook publish-ready files are provided.
Approx. 3 weeks
Step 1 - Kayla reads your book
Before Kayla starts on your cover design, she’ll read your full manuscript to best understand your wonderful world.
Approx. 2 weeks
Step 2 - Mood board & Composition
You’ll work with Kayla to compile a list of themes, elements, and colours that you both feel well represent your masterpiece. She’ll produce compositional sketches of potential cover designs based on these reflections that you’ll provide feedback on.
Approx. 1 week
Step 3 - First Draft
Once you’ve agreed on a composition, you’ll receive the very first draft of your cover, where you can work with Kayla to adjust changes before proceeding to the final version.
Approx. 2 weeks
Step 4 - Final Version
Your final version is ready for a last review. Once confirmed, paperback, hardback, and eBook publish-ready files are provided.
Approx. 3 weeks
Start your journey now
As an author herself, Kayla knows how important this final stage of your book is. After reading your book, she’ll work with you to turn your writing into art, transforming your years of hard work into an original cover that you can hold and admire.
Basic package (1-2 months) ✨
Bespoke illustrated cover: An original, digital or painted cover artwork by Kayla Martell. This will be a one-of-a-kind piece created entirely by hand, no photo manipulation or photoshop.
Read of your book: Kayla will read your lovely book before she begins any compositions.
Goodreads review: If desired, Kayla will leave you a thorough and generous Goodreads review.
Chapter Art: A single, unique illustration for all of your chapter headings.
Dinkus (scene/section separators): A single, unique illustration for the separation of sections in your book.
Spine & back design: A unique design for your spine and back of novel. Requires the final page count to calculate spine width.
eBook formatting: Your cover ready in eBook format for publishing.
Paperback wrap: The full front, back, and spine formatted paperback wrap for publishing.
Typography & title design: Custom font selection, placement, and styling for your title and author name.
Optional extras
Individual chapter illustrations (+€200): Custom illustrated scenes for each of the chapters in your novel that embody the theme of that chapter. Allow an additional month for chapter illustrations.
Illustrated fantasy map (+€400): Custom, hand-drawn map of your world, with unique villages, towns, landscapes. All trees, mountains, shading, and villages are individually drawn (not replicated).
What you need before you begin
The final page count of your book
Process
Kayla reads your book: Before Kayla starts on your cover design, she’ll read your full manuscript to best understand your wonderful world.
Approx. 2 weeksComposition: You’ll work with Kayla to compile a list of themes, elements, and colours that you both feel well represent your masterpiece. She’ll produce compositional sketches of potential cover designs based on these reflections that you’ll provide feedback on.
Approx. 1 week
First Draft: Once you’ve agreed on a composition, you’ll receive the very first draft of your cover, where you can work with Kayla to adjust changes before proceeding to the final version.
Approx. 2 weeks
Final version: Your final version is ready for a last review. Once confirmed, paperback, hardback, and eBook publish-ready files are provided.
Approx. 3 weeks