KDP Cover Design and Formatting

My contemporary interracial romance manuscript is in edit mode and set for Amazon publishing 12/2027. Although this will be e-book, the paperback version still needs a show-stopping wraparound cover that meets KDP’s exact specs. I’m after an illustrated look (similar to Leni Kauffman)—think smooth cartoonish-realism rather than flat cartoons—with a cool palette built around blues, greens and regal tones to match the novel’s cityscape and busy world, setting and tone.

You’ll take the final page count I provide, calculate spine width, and deliver a press-ready PDF that includes front, back and spine, plus a high-resolution JPEG for marketing. If you can add a simple 3-D mock-up, even better.

Deliverables
• Print-ready PDF (KDP template compliant)
• High-res front cover JPEG (300 dpi)
• Optional 3-D mock-up

Acceptance
The file must upload to KDP without any size, bleed or color-space errors, and the illustration should capture a warm, romantic vibe while staying firmly in that cool-toned palette.

If you’ve done romance covers in a similar illustrated style, send over a couple of samples and let’s get this story on the shelf. Pay can be discussed in guest conversations!