Creating a Good Bookcover…
This is perhaps the most important thing you can do as a self-published author. You have no idea!! I once published a book with a rather bland cover, and after taking the time to change it, book sales tripled!
Here are some important things to remember:
1. Unless you are a professional Photographer, spend money on a good photo! (it’s typically between $30-$70) I use istockphoto.com to buy mine…
2. Harness your inner artists eye. I know you have it, and the most appealing covers are those that have been cropped to add interest. Who is that? What are they?
3. Buy or Download a font (free works too!) Fonts are the quickest way to add interest to your story. I love to use unique fonts, and I like to add gradients to them as well. You’ll be amazed how fast a font can transform a book cover. I loke dafont.com, just make sure the author of the font does not require a donation for commercial use, if so, help the artist out! Donate a little!!
Here are some of my latest covers…
