Magic Potion Press
Budget-friendly pricing
Simple starting rates for storytellers, families, and small creative projects.
Low-end starting ratesFinal quotes depend on scope, number of characters, detail, revisions, and file requirements.
Illustration & design
Character portraitOne character, simple background
$25+Custom character designOne original character with color and personality
$45+Story sceneOne full-color scene with up to two characters
$60+Celebration artworkSmall group scene, invite, or announcement graphic
$75+Custom gift artworkPersonalized art for a card, print, or keepsake
$35+Simple promo graphicOne social post or flyer graphic using supplied copy
$20+Book publishing support
Front cover designSimple front cover using supplied title and author details
$65+Interior layoutUp to 32 pages with supplied final text and art
$75+Print-ready PDF setupBasic export check for one print size
$45+eBook file setupBasic reflowable eBook conversion from supplied text
$45+KDP upload assistanceGuidance and upload support for one book format
$65+Budget picture-book launchUp to 8 simple illustrations, cover, layout, and upload help
$399+What keeps these rates low
These are starter rates for focused, budget-conscious projects using supplied text, photos, and clear direction. They include one revision round unless we agree otherwise. Printing, ISBNs, marketplace fees, extensive editing, rush work, and extra revision rounds are separate.
Ask for a custom quoteMarket context checked against public 2025–2026 illustration and self-publishing pricing references. These rates are intentionally positioned below common professional benchmarks for simple-scope work.