Custom fantasy maps for self-published and indie authors
Send me your world. I draw it, and a week later it’s yours to do whatever you want with.
- $400
- Drawn in a week
- Yours to keep
50+ maps drawn
7 days, start to delivery
Yours to keep. No credit required, no strings
The work
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What it costs
A Map
$400
One or two continents, in full color or parchment style, whichever suits the book. This covers almost everything people ask for.
A Whole World
From$600
A full world at full detail. Many regions, dense naming, the kind of map a long series needs. Where it lands depends on how much world there is, so we agree the number before I start.
From the authors
“Matt was great to work with! He was always quick to respond, and his enthusiasm for his work was evident from the start. His dedication made the entire process enjoyable, and I especially appreciated the care and respect he showed for my world as he brought it to life visually. He was receptive to multiple rounds of edits, paid close attention to detail, and made sure the finished map reflected what I’d been picturing in my head. I look forward to working with him again for future installments in my series!”
Skyla TiezziEchoes of the Godskissed “I can’t believe how quickly this all came together. It’s so surreal seeing the completed version compared to what has lived in my head for the past few years. I wish I had another map for him to draw!”
VailPrilum “The map looks amazing. I showed my street team and they can’t wait to use it for marketing for my new series! Thats a freaking cool map.”
Crystal CristAuthor “Matt was an incredible professional to work with on this custom book map commission. I needed a highly specific, realistic contemporary fantasy setting—an overgrown mid-century park in rolling deciduous hills—and he handled all of my layout and path adjustments with patience and skill. Delivered high-quality, crisp 4K print-ready files exactly on schedule. I highly recommend him for any author looking to bring their worldbuilding to life!”
Etsy reviewAuthor, July 2026
Who draws the maps
I’m Matt Pivots. I write fantasy, and I draw maps for other people’s books. When I ask why the river runs where it does, those are the same questions I ask about my own.
Guides
See all the guidesHow to make a better world map in Inkarnate
The workflow I use for world maps in Inkarnate, from the canvas to rivers and biomes, and the mistakes that make a fantasy map look fake.
What a fantasy map costs in 2026
Real commission prices from working cartographers, what drives them, and the licensing cost most authors only find out about later.
Tell me about your world
Three short steps, and you can send a sketch if you have one. I’ll reply inside a day.
Start Your Map