May I introduce Ms. Donna Collier, cover artist extraordinaire :)

Over the weekend, I had the rare luxury of buzzing around the net, just browsing for this and that. I came upon Ms. Collier’s site, and I have to say, her work is impressive. She runs DLC Designs out of her blog, and has quite a number of cover samples listed, along with client feedback and some other useful info. I have to say, her cover samples are fantastic, and she’s received glowing marks from past and current customers. Why not go have a look yourself? Click on the image to go to her site:

With thanks to Dianne Harman – Creativindie | 8 cover design secrets publishers use to manipulate readers into buying books

Indie publishers are slowly coming to realize the importance of an amazing book cover. Since many self-publishing authors are starting out on a very small budget however, homemade, DIY book covers are still a popular choice. But be forewarned: although book cover designs come in a wide variety, publishers consistently use reliable, time-tested techniques and guidelines to catch your attention and make the sale. You want your cover to be different and unique, but you also want to tick all the right boxes (because they work).

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GUEST POST: ‘Book covers sell the story?’ by Paula Limbaugh | Greyhart Press

Whether, online or in an actual bookstore the first thing that grabs my attention is the cover.  Walking through the aisles of B&N it’s like they are all screaming “Me, me, pick me!”    If the artwork is good I will read the synopsis, if not I will pass it up unless I recognize the author or if the title is exceptionally catchy.

Recently I was given a copy of (Click on Paula’s image below to read on)

 

Looking for the perfect cover design? I found a place to do some serious designer shopping…

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Joel Friedlander over at “The Book Designer” has been hosting the “Ebook Cover Design Awards” for two years now. He recognizes winners in both non-fiction and fiction, and the winners (and finalists) are some of the most beautiful covers I’ve seen. Each entry has the designer listed, and although the name isn’t linked to their site, it should be easy enough to google and find them. Happy hunting!

This is a MUST-read for anyone trying to improve their blog – by Joel Friedlander, The Book Designer…

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Joel Friedlander (The Book Designer), with some crucial things to know if you’re designing your book…:)

Book Design Quick Tips for Self-Publishers — The Book Designer.

A fantastic article by Nick Thacker on “The Book Designer- Why your book cover matters…:)

Why You Should Judge a Book By Its Cover by Nick Thacker — The Book Designer.

I need a few more opinions about this….please, everyone…:)

 

First of all, thank you to all who have given their opinion for my cover. I have a fair number now, but I’d like a few more. To that end:

This is the book cover for The Clearing I got back from my cover artist, (click her name to go to her link) Ms. Karri Klawiter.

Personally, I love the picture, but I’m not sure on the font for both the title and my name. I need other opinions. You can comment on what you think of the picture too. Everyone fire away!

Thanks in advance 🙂

Thomas

Repost…I need your opinion (this time with a !@#$%^&* photo included)

This is the book cover for The Clearing I got back from my cover artist, (click her name to go to her link) Ms. Karri Klawiter.

Personally, I love the picture, but I’m not sure on the font for both the title and my name. I need other opinions. You can comment on what you think of the picture too. Everyone fire away!

Thomas