Book Design Form
This forms helps us gather the information we need for your cover design and interior layout!. This form helps us understand your vision and guide design + production decisions. Nothing here is final—we’ll refine everything together. If you have any questions, contact your production manager or email us at team@otterpine.com. If easier, please book a meeting with Saeah (calendly.com/saeahlee/project) and she'll help you complete the form during a call.
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Email
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example@example.com
What is the full title of your book (including subtitle)? Please be exact about case/caps.
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Has this title/subtitle been finalized?
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Yes
No
What is the EXACT author name you'd like for us to include on the cover? Please be exact about case/caps.
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Book Format & Production
Which type of binding would you like for your book? Not sure? Many authors start with a paperback (no upfront cost) as hardcovers usually require a separate print run investment.
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Standard Paperback (most affordable, flexible, and often does not require upfront print costs)
Hardcover (for picture/illustrated books, if you want a dust jacket, standard retail launch)
Premium Edition (Elevated Design) (special materials, finishes, and custom design details)
I'm not sure yet
Other
What kind of print budget are you considering (if any)? Standard paperbacks can be printed via print-on-demand which requires no upfront print costs. Hardcover print runs require a separate print run
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$0 (Print-On Demand)
Under $5,000
$5,000-$15,000
$15,000+
Not sure yet
What are you hoping to achieve with this print run?
(e.g. maximize profit, create a premium object, fulfill a Kickstarter, etc.)
If you're planning an offset print run, how many copies would you like to print? We typically recommend printing what you expect to sell in 6–18 months.
Do you have a trim size in mind for your book? Leave blank if you don't know.
This can be specific (e.g. 6×9", 5.25×8", 8×10"), general (“standard hardcover” or “workbook size”), or based on another book you like.
What is the price you have in mind for your physical book? It's OK if you're not sure yet, a range will still help. We will develop a P&L for you in the future to help you validate your choices for retail costs.
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Design Direction
Do you have any book covers you love or feel inspired by? What do you like about them? These are most helpful when they’re in a similar genre or category.
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How would you describe the feel of your book?
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(A few words are perfect—e.g. minimal, bold, playful, serious, literary, modern, classic, etc.)
Are there any visual directions you’re drawn to or want to avoid?
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(e.g. photography vs illustration, minimal vs detailed, dark vs light, color preferences, etc.)
Cover and Interior Details
Which elements would you like included on your cover? Select all that apply. Only choose what you want printed on the cover.
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Book Description (Back Cover Copy)
ISBN Barcode & Price (required for retail sales)
Author Photo & Bio
Your Personal or Company Branding and Logo
Blurbs (endorsements or praise)
Author Website
Please provide additional information about preferred cover elements here.
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Please select all of the elements you'd like to include INSIDE your book/in your layout.
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Blurb Page (collection of endorsements/testimonials)
Foreword (written by another person to introduce the book)
Illustrations, photos, or design elements
Worksheets or exercises
Acknowledgements
Bibliography (sources cited in your book)
Further Resources (books, links, etc. for readers)
Index
Appendices
Author Photo & Bio
I don't know yet (I'd like your help figuring all of this out)
Please provide additional information about preferred interior elements here.
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Would you like to use your own ISBNs or Otterpine’s? Most authors use Otterpine’s free ISBNs. We handle everything for you.
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Use Otterpine’s ISBNs (free, simplest option)
Set up my own ISBNs (we can help with this)
I already have my own ISBNs
I'm not sure yet.
While we love to include Otterpine's branding on the cover design, we don't require it. Let us know if you have a preference.
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Yes, I'd love to include Otterpine's branding on my cover (usually back cover and/or spine).
I'd like to use my own branding or no branding
I'm not sure yet.
Would you like to include credits for the Otterpine team on your copyright page? This can include editors, designers, and others who contributed to your book.
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Yes, I'd love to credit those at Otterpine who were involved in the creation of my book.
I'd prefer not to.
I'm not sure yet.
Are there any additional credit lines that you'd like us to include on the copyright page? This might be editors and designers outside of Otterpine who you worked with. Here's an example: Editor: Jane Smith
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Would you like to include a dedication page?
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Yes
No
I'm not sure yet
If you'd like to include a dedication page, what would you like it to say? You can add this to your manuscript at any point during the editorial process.
Would you like Otterpine to submit your manuscript for a US copyright?
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Yes
No
I'm not sure yet
If you'd like Otterpine to submit a copyright, please include the name or organization who will own the copyright. If the copyright is to an individual, we also need to know the citizenship of each copyright claimant. If the copyright is to an organization, we'll need to know the country in which the organization is based.
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