Book Covers: Elevating a Book's First Impression

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Comment by Tonya Kinzer on March 5, 2011 at 9:44am

I have to have just the right pictures on the cover and find that it might take hours sometimes to do that. I use istock and dreamstime but also search for book trailer pictures at the same time that will also fit the book.

Comment by Tonya Kinzer on March 1, 2011 at 8:51pm

 

Pls don't judge me by my cover...*wicked grin*  Erotic romance is not all I write nor are they the only covers I design for. I love doing covers and creating book trailers, book marks, etc for marketing and soon will have a trailer for The Boss's Pet series.

 

I look forward to reading what you have to share or any good ideas that would be useful. Thanks!

 

Comment by Pamela Joy Licatino on February 24, 2011 at 6:10am

Thank you for sharing.  Good idea of picking two or more scenes placing them together.  I am doing that with my new book "An Angel For Joey" on the cover.   I wish we had more participation on this topic.   It would be alot of fun.  Have a great day.   PAM

Comment by Sizt Elilo on February 24, 2011 at 5:18am

Yes, Pamela, creating book cover seems like writing, and suggestions of others may help a lot.

For my book cover, I thought of picking two or more scene in the story and combine it. I hope that helps you and also others.

At the moment I need a professional editing first. My coming book can be found in my blogs. http://dayofluck.blogspot.com

 http://shsailo.blogspot.com

Comment by Shawn Lamb on February 23, 2011 at 9:34am

Rather than do the common illustrated YA or fantasy cover that can often be loud and overcrowded, we went for a more classic design for the series. This way, it is both eye catching in being different and looks nice on the shelf.

Shawn Lamb

Author of ALLON

http://www.allonbooks.com

Comment by LaDonna M. Smith on February 17, 2011 at 9:53am

Hello I would like to introduce to some and present to others the highly anticipated new book I Married Satan. www.ladonnamsmith.com. Pre order your copy as the book will be released March 15, 2011!

Comment by Pamela Joy Licatino on October 24, 2010 at 9:07am

Hello. I am a new publisher/author/illustrator. I would love to see discussion on this topic and join your site. I know the book cover have to draw people in; stands out, and says "buy me." I am working currently on three book covers and find sometimes that I cannot visualize the book cover unless I just do something to start it. Interior pics are no problem. It also challenges me and I need that. Maybe also, within this discussion group, we could view each others work and offer suggestions. It's like writing, sometimes you just draw a blank and outside help can be the ticket. Thank you for starting this group.

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