Topic: Book cover designer
Hi all,
I need to get a book cover created. Can anyone recommend a good book cover artist or graphic designer?
Thanks,
Sol
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Hi all,
I need to get a book cover created. Can anyone recommend a good book cover artist or graphic designer?
Thanks,
Sol
Hi all,
I need to get a book cover created. Can anyone recommend a good book cover artist or graphic designer?
Thanks,
Sol
Christopher Chambers. He did all my covers. I'll send you his email. He's talented and reasonable.
This is good info for anyone even if the project is still way out there on the horizon. Thanks
Be careful of Fiverr as some of the designers on there do not clear the rights of their images. Always insist upon that if you choose them. Non-exclusive is fine or public domain.
Many writers on the site create covers too.
It depends on your project. A. Friscoe does great woman power covers with a supernatural bent.
I've done a few for smaller projects but I don't do non-fiction or historical.
It's all about what you need and your budget.
but book covers need someone with a graphic design program.
So good to know. But I had to learn the hard way to get a sample before paying any money. Not many young people or adult horse people like the cover for my first book, The Black Pony. The poor horse looks like he's about to fall over - to say nothing of the ridiculous expression on his face. And the artist refused to make any changes without more money. This cost nearly $300, and it's all clip art.
https://www.amazon.com/Black-Pony-Adven … 00DD8NKQM/
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Christopher Jurod Chambers
mrlifox@gmail.com
chris@juroddesisgns.com
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Email for the young man he did all my covers. He's a former student of mine that I taught journalism to. He has a graphic design degree now. At least one of these will get to him.
Ann Everett wrote:but book covers need someone with a graphic design program.
So good to know. But I had to learn the hard way to get a sample before paying any money. Not many young people or adult horse people like the cover for my first book, The Black Pony. The poor horse looks like he's about to fall over - to say nothing of the ridiculous expression on his face. And the artist refused to make any changes without more money. This cost nearly $300, and it's all clip art.
https://www.amazon.com/Black-Pony-Adven … 00DD8NKQM/
I have a free how-to guide on how to make your own ebook cover without photoshop. If you want the instructions, I'm happy to share them.
Tirzah,
That would be wonderful! Thanks so much. ~Ann
It's really only good for ebook covers but it works.
Let me pull it for you.
Thomas Vandenberg has done both artwork and cover design for my fantasy novels. I can put you in contact with him if you're interested.
Tirzah,
That would be wonderful! Thanks so much. ~Ann
MrsPiddles wrote:Ann Everett wrote:but book covers need someone with a graphic design program.
So good to know. But I had to learn the hard way to get a sample before paying any money. Not many young people or adult horse people like the cover for my first book, The Black Pony. The poor horse looks like he's about to fall over - to say nothing of the ridiculous expression on his face. And the artist refused to make any changes without more money. This cost nearly $300, and it's all clip art.
https://www.amazon.com/Black-Pony-Adven … 00DD8NKQM/I have a free how-to guide on how to make your own ebook cover without photoshop. If you want the instructions, I'm happy to share them.
Tirazh, I'd love to see that guide. I'm trying to figure out how to format some photos for a picture book as well. It will be a little gift for my granddaughter who is just 5. She finally got her way this year and got to grow sunflowers. They reached 9 feet tall. The book will be "Layla's Big Big Flower"
TirzahLaughs wrote:MrsPiddles wrote:So good to know. But I had to learn the hard way to get a sample before paying any money. Not many young people or adult horse people like the cover for my first book, The Black Pony. The poor horse looks like he's about to fall over - to say nothing of the ridiculous expression on his face. And the artist refused to make any changes without more money. This cost nearly $300, and it's all clip art.
https://www.amazon.com/Black-Pony-Adven … 00DD8NKQM/I have a free how-to guide on how to make your own ebook cover without photoshop. If you want the instructions, I'm happy to share them.
Tirazh, I'd love to see that guide. I'm trying to figure out how to format some photos for a picture book as well. It will be a little gift for my granddaughter who is just 5. She finally got her way this year and got to grow sunflowers. They reached 9 feet tall. The book will be "Layla's Big Big Flower"
For photos, I've had the best luck converting them into PDFS and then inserting them into the WORD DOCUMENT...but I'm sure there are easier ways. If you have something like IN DESIGN it's easier.
But I'm happy to help you if you want---free.
Hi, would anyone be interested in writing an article on the steps to take to hire a cover designer? It should cover:
1. The different types of design choices: custom made cover, self-made cover, off the shelf cover, etc.
2. The pros and cons of each approach.
3. Some places where writers might want to check out.
4. Anything else that is relevant.
About 800-1000 words.
I can pay $30 for anyone who is interested. Let me know.
Thanks,
Sol
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