A small upstart midwestern publishing company needing a logo!

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I need a logo for my new publishing company. We are targeting publishing both fiction and nonfiction with an emphasis on creativity, storytelling and vulnerability. We will also pursue photo journalism publishing. Looking for a whimsical logo that transfers well to a book spine as well as the Title page of the book. Open to any ideas. Can envision (dog) paw prints in the logo. Any color is fine just want to be sure it transitions well to grey tones.
Target Market(s)
both authors and book buyers (suppliers and individuals)
Logo Text
Muddy Paws Press
Logo styles of interest
Pictorial/Combination Logo
A real-world object (optional text)



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Colors
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Requirements
Must have
- want a logo that works well with the words Muddy Paws Press as well as stand alone without wording.
Nice to have
- paw prints trailing off into distance. Clean and wholesome would be great.
- Logo inspires folks to dig deep. Whimsical
Should not have
- any satanic references.