2026 Author Rates
Rates created for all inquiries on or after 5-10-2025.
These rates are intended for authors working with a publisher.
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Prices are based on $30/hour.
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Urgent turnaround adds 30% of the original cost.
Whether or not a project qualifies for urgent turnaround fees is highly dependent on the details of the project. If you have a slot T&C agreement, make sure to check that for any fees regarding being late to begin the slotted time. The range can be anywhere between 1-4 weeks to qualify for urgent turnaround fees.
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Unlimited Use
40% of the original cost.
Book Covers
30% of the original cost.
Endpages
20% of the original cost.
Dust Jackets, SE Covers, Boxes, Slip Cases
20% of the original cost.
Prints
15% of the original cost.
Miscellaneous
15% of the original cost.
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Costs can be lowered or raised based on the amount of space characters take in the canvas.
If the characters take roughly 20% or less of the canvas space, the character cost/time can be halved. -
4-7-26 Prices of Characters and Additional Characters reduced as follows:
Character - Color
Halfbody | From $300 to $270
Fullbody | From $360 to $330
Additional Characters - Color
Halfbody & Fullbody | From $180/$210 to $150 each.
Character
Sketch
Bust
Half-body
Full-body
$60.00
$135.00
$150.00
Color
Bust
Half-body
Full-body
$150.00
$270.00
$330.00
Additional Characters
Sketch
Bust
Half-body
Full-body
$30.00
$90.00
$120.00
Color
Bust
Half-body
Full-body
$120.00
$150.00
$150.00
Background
Simple
Nature
Structure (interior)
Multiple &/or cityscapes, mecha, etc.
$0.00
$100~$500
$100~$640
$300~$840