Cover Design Brief
NADCITADEL / Author Resources

The essentials
Working title, subtitle, author name and series information.

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The reader
Who will buy or read this book? What should the cover communicate to them?

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The direction
Describe the tone and genre. List visual references and explain what you like about each.

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The materials
List supplied photographs, illustrations, logos and the permissions or licences available.

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The formats
Ebook, paperback, hardcover or a combination? Include the publishing platform and confirmed print specifications.

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The deliverables
List needed file types and whether editable source files are part of the requested scope.

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The boundaries
What must appear? What should be avoided? What existing branding must be preserved?

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The plan
Budget range, preferred deadline and the person responsible for feedback.

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Use for your own book projects. Do not resell or redistribute the blank template.