If you read our series
on professional book cover design, you know that these days, a book is indeed judged by its cover.
Not exact matches
I work one -
on - one with authors, offering
professional book publication services, including copy editing,
book formatting and
cover design.
I parted company with HarperCollins after my last
book launch and have since taken back control of not just «brand Polly Courtney» but all the component parts of the publishing process: editing (I use a
professional freelance editor as well as crowd - sourced readers) and
cover design (I work directly with a designer, who has also worked
on the second editions for my first two novels), production and distribution (I use Troubador Publishing) as well as promotion — which I'm finding far easier to do now that I'm proud of the product I'm promoting!
Portfolio includes:
Professional one -
on - one support Custom full - color
cover and interior
design ISBN assignment Electronic proof Online distribution and bookstore availability Complimentary author copy Insertion of up to 50 full - color images Copyright and Library of Congress control number Five free copies of the completed
book Inclusion in Barnes & Noble's «See Inside the Book» Inclusion in Google and Amazon search programs Ten free copies of the completed
book Inclusion in Barnes & Noble's «See Inside the
Book» Inclusion in Google and Amazon search programs Ten free copies of the completed
Book» Inclusion in Google and Amazon search programs Ten free copies of the completed
bookbook
It's good to educate yourself
on what makes a good
book cover design, but if you aren't a designer by trade, it's also best to hire a
professional.
People judge
books — and websites — by their
cover, so focus
on designing a beautiful, functional and
professional looking website.
To have a chance to be featured at Buck
Books, your
book must be priced at 99 cents or less during your promotion, its listing
on Kindle must show that it is at least 60 pages in length, you must have at least 10 reviews with an average rating of 3.8 stars or higher, your
book description must be well - written and free of any major spelling or grammatical errors, and your
book cover must be
designed by a non-Fiverr
professional designer or
book cover design service.
I can also help you with a
professional cover design that will stand out
on Amazon, as well as create an interior layout that will make your
book readable and consistent with
professional design standards.
Want to get advice from
professionals on cover design, writing, and
book marketing?
You will learn not the hows and the whys involved in
designing professional book covers that look great
on any shelf — at home or at the bookstore — and in the iBook and Kindle stores.
Also, over
on TheBookMakers.com, we provide
professional cover and interior
book design services.
4... Make sure you learn how to do
professional book design for all your
covers and
professional interiors
on paper
books.
In her opinion, in order to succeed, your
book cover design - must focus
on «connecting with your audience; capturing the mood of the story; conveying the type of story; and, assuring the buyer that your
book is the work of a
professional.»
These packages feature dozens of benefits, all geared specifically to an author's chosen
book genre:
professional copy editing, interior formatting, custom
cover design, personal marketing assistance and one -
on - one author support from publishing
professionals with experience working in your genre, as well as free
book copies for marketing, and more.
While GoodEReader has written extensively for indie authors
on the important contributions that outside
professionals can make towards developing the best possible
book or ebook by offering services such as
cover design, formatting, and extensive editing, the need for advice doesn't stop once the
book is created.
Click the following links to learn more about
professional book cover design, illustration, or
book layout
design on Reedsy.
[Many industry
professionals] will write a
book off for looking amateur based
on cover design alone,» explains Brooke.
Here's how Joanna Penn put it in a blog post
on DIY
book cover design: «Although I personally believe in paying
professionals, I'm also aware that some people want to have a go themselves, or need to because of budget restraints.»
Giving Your
Book Professional Polish From editing and proofreading to interior and cover design, we'll discuss the details that separate the best indie books from the pack, and how to achieve professional results on a t
Professional Polish From editing and proofreading to interior and
cover design, we'll discuss the details that separate the best indie
books from the pack, and how to achieve
professional results on a t
professional results
on a tight budget.
For those serious independent publishers, you can either teach yourself
on how to
design a
book cover or find a
professional cover designer to assist you with these considerations and you'll soon be
on your way to crafting a quality product, or better yet, a strong brand that stands out from the rest.
The thumbnail size of
books on Amazon has prompted many authors to think twice before heavily investing in a
professional cover design (where quotes can range from $ 400 to $ 2000).
BBS uses its best efforts to create a
professional book cover based
on Customer's answers to the
book cover design questionnaire.
This places a premium
on professional book design (
cover, editing, formatting, writing, etc.) for the author who chooses an imprint.
Self - publishing has come a long way since the advent of print -
on - demand (POD) technology, and sophisticated,
professional book cover design is available to everyone.
Before you can get your
book up
on different ebook stores, you'll need a couple of things: your properly formatted ebook files and a
professional cover design.
The worst part is we spend years honing our
book's content to what we consider perfection, or as close to it as we can get, but too many of us refuse to spend as little as $ 200.00
on a
professional cover design?
After spending fifteen years writing and editing newsletters, literary brochures, articles, and business correspondence as side jobs, she launched Creative Collaborations in June 2011, her dream - come - true business focused
on professional editing,
cover and interior
book design, website and graphic
design, and facilitation of the self - publishing process.
After spending fifteen years as a writer and editor doing side jobs, seven years as a graphic designer, and four years in literary organizations working with authors, she launched Creative Collaborations in June 2011, her dream - come - true business focused
on professional editing,
cover and interior
book design, website and graphic
design, and facilitation of the self - publishing process.
I've openly recommended CreateSpace as a strategy for many clients as a test, stepping stone, even a way to enter the publishing world with the giant Amazon in play — but, and always a but in the mix — there has to be editing, get a
professional cover done and yes, lay it out — don't do the template Amazon version... than have the layout designer do the uploading — for less than $ 3,000 (most likely), you have quality
cover design, interior, editing and you are rocking and rolling with the big boys — you get max percentage
on eBook payout, you have print
books available
on demand and you can start marketing your work and words like crazy.
Just because they know something about publishing doesn't mean they really know what kind of
covers sell
books; and if they can't get their shit together to make a
professional and well -
designed website for their own business, they shouldn't be giving you advice
on your
book cover.
16) Christina Hamlett: Always have your
book cover designed by a
professional «Far too many indie authors seem to feel that the investment in a
professional designer isn't worth the money, that what's
on the inside will be so mind - numbingly fabulous that readers will forgive an amateurish - looking
cover.
It's also worth noting that the vast majority of authors fall short
on best practices (witness the low adoption of ebook preorders, even though preorders are proven to sell more
books, or witness the large number of self published authors who
design amateur - looking
cover images despite the dearth of low - cost
professionals who for $ 200 or less can make their
cover look amazing).
Professional Duties & Responsibilities Created and directed graphic
design, art, web design, and print production for large, varied client base Implemented design processes and managed production schedules Developed marketing collateral, strategies, and design concept for clients Generated new business including American Public Health Association (APHA), Brand Design, Brochures Inc., Deloitte and Touche, George Mason University, Kael Direct, and Linnie Carter & Associates Provided graphic design support to numerous governmental projects including the Lean Six Sigma Marine Corps Systems Command and Special Inspector General for Iraqi Reconstruction Maintained security clearance for work on sensitive materials Designed magazine art and layout for Naval Reserve Association News, Mariner, Hiker, and Focus magazines Fashioned ads, article layout, and covers for The American Journal of Public Health, The Nation's Health, and American Public Health Association books Produced wide variety of promotional items including signage, overhead graphics, and maps Designed direct mail (OE's, BRE's, Letter / Reply's) for clientele and company use Enhanced and color corrected photos meeting the highest standards of quality Provided excellent customer support guaranteeing client satisfaction and repeat business Performed daily administrative support and accounting duties ensuring effective and organized operations Ordered art and office supplies for office ensuring efficient and cost effective oper
design, art, web
design, and print production for large, varied client base Implemented design processes and managed production schedules Developed marketing collateral, strategies, and design concept for clients Generated new business including American Public Health Association (APHA), Brand Design, Brochures Inc., Deloitte and Touche, George Mason University, Kael Direct, and Linnie Carter & Associates Provided graphic design support to numerous governmental projects including the Lean Six Sigma Marine Corps Systems Command and Special Inspector General for Iraqi Reconstruction Maintained security clearance for work on sensitive materials Designed magazine art and layout for Naval Reserve Association News, Mariner, Hiker, and Focus magazines Fashioned ads, article layout, and covers for The American Journal of Public Health, The Nation's Health, and American Public Health Association books Produced wide variety of promotional items including signage, overhead graphics, and maps Designed direct mail (OE's, BRE's, Letter / Reply's) for clientele and company use Enhanced and color corrected photos meeting the highest standards of quality Provided excellent customer support guaranteeing client satisfaction and repeat business Performed daily administrative support and accounting duties ensuring effective and organized operations Ordered art and office supplies for office ensuring efficient and cost effective oper
design, and print production for large, varied client base Implemented
design processes and managed production schedules Developed marketing collateral, strategies, and design concept for clients Generated new business including American Public Health Association (APHA), Brand Design, Brochures Inc., Deloitte and Touche, George Mason University, Kael Direct, and Linnie Carter & Associates Provided graphic design support to numerous governmental projects including the Lean Six Sigma Marine Corps Systems Command and Special Inspector General for Iraqi Reconstruction Maintained security clearance for work on sensitive materials Designed magazine art and layout for Naval Reserve Association News, Mariner, Hiker, and Focus magazines Fashioned ads, article layout, and covers for The American Journal of Public Health, The Nation's Health, and American Public Health Association books Produced wide variety of promotional items including signage, overhead graphics, and maps Designed direct mail (OE's, BRE's, Letter / Reply's) for clientele and company use Enhanced and color corrected photos meeting the highest standards of quality Provided excellent customer support guaranteeing client satisfaction and repeat business Performed daily administrative support and accounting duties ensuring effective and organized operations Ordered art and office supplies for office ensuring efficient and cost effective oper
design processes and managed production schedules Developed marketing collateral, strategies, and
design concept for clients Generated new business including American Public Health Association (APHA), Brand Design, Brochures Inc., Deloitte and Touche, George Mason University, Kael Direct, and Linnie Carter & Associates Provided graphic design support to numerous governmental projects including the Lean Six Sigma Marine Corps Systems Command and Special Inspector General for Iraqi Reconstruction Maintained security clearance for work on sensitive materials Designed magazine art and layout for Naval Reserve Association News, Mariner, Hiker, and Focus magazines Fashioned ads, article layout, and covers for The American Journal of Public Health, The Nation's Health, and American Public Health Association books Produced wide variety of promotional items including signage, overhead graphics, and maps Designed direct mail (OE's, BRE's, Letter / Reply's) for clientele and company use Enhanced and color corrected photos meeting the highest standards of quality Provided excellent customer support guaranteeing client satisfaction and repeat business Performed daily administrative support and accounting duties ensuring effective and organized operations Ordered art and office supplies for office ensuring efficient and cost effective oper
design concept for clients Generated new business including American Public Health Association (APHA), Brand
Design, Brochures Inc., Deloitte and Touche, George Mason University, Kael Direct, and Linnie Carter & Associates Provided graphic design support to numerous governmental projects including the Lean Six Sigma Marine Corps Systems Command and Special Inspector General for Iraqi Reconstruction Maintained security clearance for work on sensitive materials Designed magazine art and layout for Naval Reserve Association News, Mariner, Hiker, and Focus magazines Fashioned ads, article layout, and covers for The American Journal of Public Health, The Nation's Health, and American Public Health Association books Produced wide variety of promotional items including signage, overhead graphics, and maps Designed direct mail (OE's, BRE's, Letter / Reply's) for clientele and company use Enhanced and color corrected photos meeting the highest standards of quality Provided excellent customer support guaranteeing client satisfaction and repeat business Performed daily administrative support and accounting duties ensuring effective and organized operations Ordered art and office supplies for office ensuring efficient and cost effective oper
Design, Brochures Inc., Deloitte and Touche, George Mason University, Kael Direct, and Linnie Carter & Associates Provided graphic
design support to numerous governmental projects including the Lean Six Sigma Marine Corps Systems Command and Special Inspector General for Iraqi Reconstruction Maintained security clearance for work on sensitive materials Designed magazine art and layout for Naval Reserve Association News, Mariner, Hiker, and Focus magazines Fashioned ads, article layout, and covers for The American Journal of Public Health, The Nation's Health, and American Public Health Association books Produced wide variety of promotional items including signage, overhead graphics, and maps Designed direct mail (OE's, BRE's, Letter / Reply's) for clientele and company use Enhanced and color corrected photos meeting the highest standards of quality Provided excellent customer support guaranteeing client satisfaction and repeat business Performed daily administrative support and accounting duties ensuring effective and organized operations Ordered art and office supplies for office ensuring efficient and cost effective oper
design support to numerous governmental projects including the Lean Six Sigma Marine Corps Systems Command and Special Inspector General for Iraqi Reconstruction Maintained security clearance for work
on sensitive materials
Designed magazine art and layout for Naval Reserve Association News, Mariner, Hiker, and Focus magazines Fashioned ads, article layout, and
covers for The American Journal of Public Health, The Nation's Health, and American Public Health Association
books Produced wide variety of promotional items including signage, overhead graphics, and maps
Designed direct mail (OE's, BRE's, Letter / Reply's) for clientele and company use Enhanced and color corrected photos meeting the highest standards of quality Provided excellent customer support guaranteeing client satisfaction and repeat business Performed daily administrative support and accounting duties ensuring effective and organized operations Ordered art and office supplies for office ensuring efficient and cost effective operations