Cover Design Artist Checklist for Indie Authors | PDF + Notion Template

✅ Collaborate with Confidence, Get the Cover You Imagined

Hiring an artist for your book cover? This checklist helps you communicate clearly, stay organised, and avoid common mistakes. So that you can get a professional cover that actually fits your story (and budget).

💡 What’s Inside:

• Printable PDF to keep your prep on track
• Editable Notion checklist for step-by-step progress
• Handy prompts for mood boards, reference materials, and feedback
• Covers portfolio review, style fit, contracts, timelines, and final files
• Helps you build a smooth working relationship with your designer

🛠️ Perfect For:

• Indie authors commissioning a cover artist for the first time
• Writers who want to avoid vague briefs and design disasters
• Authors who’ve been burned by miscommunication before

✨ Why You’ll Love It:

• Makes the creative process feel less intimidating
• Helps you ask the right questions before it’s too late
• Because your book deserves more than a Canva thumbnail