Combining book cover concepts and ideas
This is a simple example of when an author wants to bring two different concepts together. When working with your designer be open and communicative. If you like the type on one cover, and the image on another, ask them
Combining book cover concepts and ideas
This is a simple example of when an author wants to bring two different concepts together. When working with your designer be open and communicative. If you like the type on one cover, and the image on another, ask them
4 steps to making a bad book cover design look good
Why should I have a good looking book cover? Among over 1000 authors surveyed in the Taleist self-publishing stats earlier this year the 41% who went with a professional book cover designer reported that cover design alone improves your sales
4 steps to making a bad book cover design look good
Why should I have a good looking book cover? Among over 1000 authors surveyed in the Taleist self-publishing stats earlier this year the 41% who went with a professional book cover designer reported that cover design alone improves your sales
5 reasons why you want to break tradition and go with a cover that is unique
When you look to have a cover designed you’ll probably think it’s best to make sure the design looks like the genre you’re writing. But is this the right decision to make? Is it risky? Is it a better choice
5 reasons why you want to break tradition and go with a cover that is unique
When you look to have a cover designed you’ll probably think it’s best to make sure the design looks like the genre you’re writing. But is this the right decision to make? Is it risky? Is it a better choice
What font or type faces should I use on my book cover?
The font face choice is where so many book covers are let down. You may have a lot of experience with Photoshop or Gimp, and your image might beat the pants of other book cover images but the wrong choice
What font or type faces should I use on my book cover?
The font face choice is where so many book covers are let down. You may have a lot of experience with Photoshop or Gimp, and your image might beat the pants of other book cover images but the wrong choice
Sources of inspiration for book cover design
That’s it! You’re taking the plunge! You’re going to design your very own book cover! But where in Freddie and Fanny’s fantastic flummox do you start? You start with being inspired. This part is fun. Step 1 in getting inspired: Lay back
Sources of inspiration for book cover design
That’s it! You’re taking the plunge! You’re going to design your very own book cover! But where in Freddie and Fanny’s fantastic flummox do you start? You start with being inspired. This part is fun. Step 1 in getting inspired: Lay back
Who handles hiring the artists and photographers for the book cover?
So you’ve decided to get a book cover professionally designed. You’re not sure if you want to have an illustration or have photomanipulation or even just a title and a name, so your question is- if you want an illustrator
Who handles hiring the artists and photographers for the book cover?
So you’ve decided to get a book cover professionally designed. You’re not sure if you want to have an illustration or have photomanipulation or even just a title and a name, so your question is- if you want an illustrator
Resource: List of stock image websites: Photo, vector and footage. Free and paid.
I decided to organize my stock website collection! It was a long time coming. It’s a bit rough but at least it’s up for now. List of over 100 stock image websites The stock image list covers: Free Paid High
Resource: List of stock image websites: Photo, vector and footage. Free and paid.
I decided to organize my stock website collection! It was a long time coming. It’s a bit rough but at least it’s up for now. List of over 100 stock image websites The stock image list covers: Free Paid High
How to produce a book others will believe is traditionally published.
Before I begin I want you to be courageous. Sit back in your seat and take a deep breath. Relax. Now focus your energy, and your thoughts, and choose to be courageous and strong. Have courage in your work, your
How to produce a book others will believe is traditionally published.
Before I begin I want you to be courageous. Sit back in your seat and take a deep breath. Relax. Now focus your energy, and your thoughts, and choose to be courageous and strong. Have courage in your work, your
4 things that will make you a great client for your designer/artist
You might be looking to hire a designer but don’t really know how to make sure things are smooth sailing. So what is it you can do to make sure you’re a great client? 1. Be responsive Get back to
4 things that will make you a great client for your designer/artist
You might be looking to hire a designer but don’t really know how to make sure things are smooth sailing. So what is it you can do to make sure you’re a great client? 1. Be responsive Get back to
Who owns the copyright to my book cover?
Lets get real- copyright is confusing! Especially when you hire someone artistically. So lets cut it down to the skeleton and see how it fits together. Copyright is one of those topics that will go on forever in the
Who owns the copyright to my book cover?
Lets get real- copyright is confusing! Especially when you hire someone artistically. So lets cut it down to the skeleton and see how it fits together. Copyright is one of those topics that will go on forever in the