GRANT Design Concepts™
(GDC™) is a privately owned Independent
Creative Digital Graphic Design company as well as a subsidiary of Trimaxx International Publishers LLC. C.D.Grant specializes in Internet Advertising, Copywriting, eBook Publishing, Book Cover Creation for Print & Promotion & Creative Digital Photo Editing using the newest of Adobe Creative Suite's Master Collection and a various array of Photo Editing & Creation software. Typography & Digital Graphic Effects are used liberally. Ms. Grant primarily pays for usage and integrates RF Stock Photography in all of her design creations & promotes various Photographers & Stock Photography sites for designers. Among her favorites are, Dreamstime Photography, 123rf, MorgueFile.com, Fotolia, StockVault, and Daniel Jenkins Photography. She also incorporates various Erotic Photographs by up-and-coming as well as wellknown photographers for use in The Ecstasy Newsletter and advertising for Adult Literature and adult content-related advertising.
ABOUT GRANT
Design Concepts™
GRANT Design Concepts™ …was established in 2005, when Trimaxx International Publishers LLC, recognized Ms. Grant’s potential for self-growth and her highly creative & varied styles began surfacing as she taught herself to create the very eye-catching graphic creations she admired all over the web for years created b well-known professional Graphic Designers, and expand upon them. Trimaxx urged her to form what began as Lady Eros Productions Ltd™, and made the company a subsidiary in 2006. Ms. Grant is the chief Creative Digital Graphic Designer for Trimaxx International Publishers LLC and all of their affiliates and subsidiaries, which continue to grow exponentially. Her creative flair has caught the eye of professional Graphic Designers, Publishers, Authors, Musicians and Business owners around the globe.
GRANT Design Concepts™
realizes that the Graphic Design industry is a difficult and
competitive field, and asks that you please be patient as the Designer learns and grows. Ms. Grant is also an author, and realizes that the cost of Editorial Services, Graphic Design and Promotions can be a huge stressor to most budding authors. She knows of the importance of these main factors for authors, and while she does offer competitive fees and stunning work; she is also highly aware of the specialized needs of many of her clients. What services she cannot provide, she will refer those clients to Professionals in a specifically related field who may satisfy their necessary needs.
NEW SERVICES COMING SOON!!!
***Note: Photography Rights for all Book Covers & Print Advertising must be bought by GDC™, this fee will be included in your estimate for services. Please see the ‘Service Guide’ on the following page for full disclosure.
Not everyone can ‘see’ their project when requesting work done. However, I will get to know you and your work/product/business before applying creative ideas. Please keep in mind however, while I want YOU to be happy, I will not put my name on any project that is not up to industry standard or detract from my own creative standards or professionalism. If something does not look right, I will tell you why; not to hurt your feelings, but to give you the best and most professional artistic opinion so your finished product is literally -outstanding! I WANT YOU TO BE SUCCESSFUL! ~C.D.Grant
GDC™ SERVICE GUIDE All services can be Invoiced & securely paid for at: http://www.TrimaxxPublishers.com/Design Or please contact C.D.Grant at: Design@TrimaxxPublishers.com
***Note: While GDC™ does own and pay for credits for use for a large collection of photographs from RF Stock Photography sites & Photographers that are free for web usage…they are NOT free for Print projects. Photography Rights for all Book Covers & Print Advertising must be bought by GDC™, this fee is separate and will be included in your estimate for services. Please be advised, that in order to use Royalty-Free HD Photographs for print projects, Rights must be bought from Photographer by the designer before GDC™ can utilize them for your project. The fee for the rights and the length of the terms are obtained by GDC™ directly from the Photographer. Additional Services: Website Update & Creative Services available also, please contact C.D.Grant for estimates: Design@TrimaxxPublishers.com
e-Cards ( Any Occasion-Personalized & with Poetry by C.D.Grant or Lady Eros™), Creation & Recording of Podcast Ads, T-Shirt Graphics creation, eBook - Formatting, Layout & Design, All project previews will be formatted to Adobe Professional PDF for print usage, or a hard copy disc can be created and mailed by USPS should you require the file on disk for an extra $12.00 fee. (Additional Rates Apply if you require FEDEX delivery) Being an Author, Editor, Marketing Researcher and an Entrepreneur - C.D.Grant is knowledgeable and appreciative of the care and quality that must go into each design. GDC™. also provides cover copy & Ad Copy as well as Editing, Formatting & Digital Typesetting of documents, and a host of other services. Please be sure to contact C.D.Grant directly if you don’t see a specific service here that you may need.
BOOK COVER DESIGN GDC™ offers competitive rates on book cover design, considering the quality of work and attention to detail you will get. I have a standard design fee of $275.00 for a perfect bound (soft cover) or $375.00 for a dust jacket. This does not include the cost of images needed for your cover but I have access to quality HD images at a competitive fee (under $75.00). The price range for buying the RF Rights for Specialty Print HD Photographs will vary depending upon the Photographer. (Anywhere from $400.00 to $900.00) But I will consult with you on affordable quality graphics. I respond promptly to clients and begin projects as quickly as possible. I use graphic design software compatible with most printers. And I will not be happy with your final cover design unless you are. I communicate with your Publisher and the Printer to make sure your book cover is delivered in conformity with their guidelines using the specs they provide. I am available to your Publisher and the Printer after the files are submitted to deal with any technical problems should they arise. Cover samples will be provided to you as PDF files and/or as a scanned print-out from a color laser printer Images to be used for the cover design may be researched and provided by the client, the Publisher, or myself. Book cover design includes the cover, spine and back, (and inside flaps for hardcover books). I have an extensive collection of fonts and access to resources with which to find the perfect image (s) for your cover. To get started on your book cover design it would help if your book interior is either in the process of being formatted or already designed or formatted by myself or someone else. The total page count of your finished book interior will determine the spine width of the book cover. However, the interior really should be designed and laid out before the cover can be completed. I can begin on the front of the cover while the interior is in process. You will need to decide with your publisher as to which book type (perfect bound or hardbound) and what book size you will be using. You will also need to have your finalized title and subtitle or any other text that will go on the cover. I will need your ISBN number and back cover copy: Note: If you are having trouble coming up with a title or back cover copy - I will read your manuscript or consult with you to create a title or back cover copy for you.
BOOK INTERIOR Services The price range will be between $2.00 and $5.00 per finished page, depending upon the complexity of the manuscript. There is an additional $75.00 design setup fee. To find out how much you will be charged per finished page, I will need your completed manuscript. Your manuscript can be emailed to me as an MS Word attachment. (All versions up to v 2007 accepted) I respond immediately to clients and begin their projects as soon as payment is received and we have our initial conference by phone. I use graphic design software compatible with most printers to create your book interior. Your publisher will have to provide specifications from the printer as I can only go by their final guidelines using the information only they can provide. I am available to your printer and publisher after the files are submitted to deal with any technical problems should they arise. Having the same person design both your book cover and your book interior will create a more professional and harmonious package. The inside of a book should be as appealing as the cover.
There should always be a consistent look between the interior and the cover so that they reflect the same style or fonts. To get started on your book interior formatting and design you will need to have your manuscript completely finished and edited. You may submit your manuscript in MS word or some similar word processing program via email. Your manuscript should clearly show chapters and sub heads, etc., and it should contain all matter for the book both front and back. Your publisher will have already selected and consulted with your printer before beginning on your book interior formatting. CONTACT C.D.Grant Today! Design@TrimaxxPublishers.com