Author Illustration and Book Visuals

Outcome

Build character, scene, cover, or promotional visuals around the needs and tone of a manuscript.

Ideal customer

Independent authors and small publishers who need a coherent visual direction without purchasing a one-size-fits-all package.

What you receive

• Creative brief and visual direction
• One finished illustration per quoted unit
• High-resolution and web-ready files
• Usage terms matched to the project

What we need from you

• Manuscript excerpt or detailed scene brief
• Character, setting, and continuity notes
• Reference material you have permission to provide
• Trim size, placement, deadline, and intended distribution

Timeline

Standard delivery is 5 to 10 business days after the brief and source material are complete. Books, complex commissions, multi-image work, and unusually technical projects receive a custom schedule.

Revisions

Two focused revision rounds are included. Revisions refine the agreed direction. A new direction or expanded scope is quoted separately.

File formats

• High-resolution PNG, JPEG, or TIFF as quoted
• Web-ready files
• Layered or production files only when quoted

Usage terms

Personal-use licensing is the default. Commercial, confidential, exclusive, publication, or resale use is quoted according to the project. Unfocussed grants only rights it can legally grant. You must have permission to provide and use all references, names, likenesses, logos, manuscripts, and other source material.

Process

1. Purchase the package or request a quote.
2. Complete the project brief and provide the required source material.
3. We confirm scope, timing, deliverables, and intended use.
4. The work is created, edited, and quality checked.
5. You receive the first delivery and the included focused revisions.

Not included

• Book layout or printing unless quoted
• Trademark clearance
• Blanket exclusive rights without a written agreement

Frequently asked questions

What should I know before ordering?

Projects typically begin at $175 per finished illustration.

What happens when the scope is larger?

Multi-image books, covers, and campaign suites receive a coordinated project quote.

Related service

Personalized Story and Image Keepsake may be a better fit if your project needs a different level of support.

Questions before you begin?

Use the Unfocussed contact page and choose Creative services.