Book Cover Help - Authors.com2024-03-28T10:58:32Zhttp://www.authors.com/forum/topics/book-cover-help?groupUrl=selfpublishing&commentId=3798404%3AComment%3A162281&groupId=3798404%3AGroup%3A333&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI would recommend Susie at ww…tag:www.authors.com,2013-01-12:3798404:Comment:1622812013-01-12T02:41:13.583ZCraig Brummerhttp://www.authors.com/profile/CraigBrummer
<p>I would recommend Susie at <a href="http://www.sgwdesign.com" target="_blank">www.sgwdesign.com</a> . She can create a cover from your vision at a reasonable cost. She only works with referrals so tell her Craig sent you. If you want original art also checkout <a href="http://www.deviantart.com" target="_blank">www.deviantart.com</a> that cost about $500. I am using a combination of both for my book, original art done and then the cover created from that; but that does end up being more…</p>
<p>I would recommend Susie at <a href="http://www.sgwdesign.com" target="_blank">www.sgwdesign.com</a> . She can create a cover from your vision at a reasonable cost. She only works with referrals so tell her Craig sent you. If you want original art also checkout <a href="http://www.deviantart.com" target="_blank">www.deviantart.com</a> that cost about $500. I am using a combination of both for my book, original art done and then the cover created from that; but that does end up being more expensive. At all depends on what type book you're doing as to the type cover typically used.</p>
<p></p> Hello. I would love to help y…tag:www.authors.com,2012-09-30:3798404:Comment:1562452012-09-30T00:39:58.703ZTara Henryhttp://www.authors.com/profile/TaraHenry
<p>Hello. I would love to help you with a design. Visit my profile page and/or <a href="http://www.pedagogyartstudios.com/">www.pedagogyartstudios.com</a> I am open to negotiate rates. I don't photoshop, stock photo or graphic design. Paint, pencil,paper and canvas are tools of the trade here.</p>
<p>Hello. I would love to help you with a design. Visit my profile page and/or <a href="http://www.pedagogyartstudios.com/">www.pedagogyartstudios.com</a> I am open to negotiate rates. I don't photoshop, stock photo or graphic design. Paint, pencil,paper and canvas are tools of the trade here.</p> MotherSpider.com has 3 years…tag:www.authors.com,2012-09-26:3798404:Comment:1556762012-09-26T17:55:58.405ZJennifer FitzGeraldhttp://www.authors.com/profile/JenniferFitzGerald
<p>MotherSpider.com has 3 years of experience in designing ebook covers. Website says $89, although if you mention you are from Authors.com you will get $20 off. ;)</p>
<p>MotherSpider.com has 3 years of experience in designing ebook covers. Website says $89, although if you mention you are from Authors.com you will get $20 off. ;)</p> Yeah, I'm going to have to lo…tag:www.authors.com,2012-09-17:3798404:Comment:1543662012-09-17T02:22:27.286ZAnna L. Wallshttp://www.authors.com/profile/AnnaLWalls
<p>Yeah, I'm going to have to look into that someday.</p>
<p>Yeah, I'm going to have to look into that someday.</p> For my covers, I originally h…tag:www.authors.com,2012-09-16:3798404:Comment:1541272012-09-16T21:55:36.544ZMatthew Davenporthttp://www.authors.com/profile/MatthewDavenport
<p>For my covers, I originally hired out to a friend of artistic talent, but that wasn't anywhere near as satisfying as what I finally decided upon. Photoshop. I've found that taking pictures and then doctoring them up in photoshop was the most satisfying method in that I was the only one who knew what I wanted, and I got to learn a lot about photoshop (I actually have a linux computer and use the Open Source version of Photoshop, called GIMP).</p>
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<p>For my covers, I originally hired out to a friend of artistic talent, but that wasn't anywhere near as satisfying as what I finally decided upon. Photoshop. I've found that taking pictures and then doctoring them up in photoshop was the most satisfying method in that I was the only one who knew what I wanted, and I got to learn a lot about photoshop (I actually have a linux computer and use the Open Source version of Photoshop, called GIMP).</p>
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<p>This day and age, the in thing seems to be just classy photography with a little bit of touch up. I'd say try out the photoshop thing, and then if you don't like it, fork out the dough for an artist.</p> Nicki: Thanks for your input…tag:www.authors.com,2012-04-30:3798404:Comment:1336712012-04-30T12:34:35.382ZBruce Jackson Spohnhttp://www.authors.com/profile/BruceJacksonSpohn
<p>Nicki: Thanks for your input. I know that finding a person gifted enough to caputre what is in my mind is not easy. Now I know there is a place to find different styles of art work. After all a good looking cover is part of getting a person to even consider readingg the book. </p>
<p>Nicki: Thanks for your input. I know that finding a person gifted enough to caputre what is in my mind is not easy. Now I know there is a place to find different styles of art work. After all a good looking cover is part of getting a person to even consider readingg the book. </p> Hi, I am new to this but I us…tag:www.authors.com,2012-04-25:3798404:Comment:1333902012-04-25T14:37:34.684ZNicki Jacobshttp://www.authors.com/profile/NickiJacobs
<p>Hi, I am new to this but I used <a href="http://www.etsy.com" target="_blank">www.etsy.com</a>. There are many great indie artists, some who offer e-book cover designs. Most range between 10.00 and 75.00. Also, if you see a graphic artist that doesn't have "ebooks" for sale you can contact them and see if they could do one for you using their graphics and/or designs. Good luck!</p>
<p>Hi, I am new to this but I used <a href="http://www.etsy.com" target="_blank">www.etsy.com</a>. There are many great indie artists, some who offer e-book cover designs. Most range between 10.00 and 75.00. Also, if you see a graphic artist that doesn't have "ebooks" for sale you can contact them and see if they could do one for you using their graphics and/or designs. Good luck!</p> I noticed that Create Space o…tag:www.authors.com,2012-01-30:3798404:Comment:1210182012-01-30T18:19:30.693ZBruce Jackson Spohnhttp://www.authors.com/profile/BruceJacksonSpohn
<p>I noticed that Create Space offeres a wide range of options If you have your own ideas they will try to create a cover based on your input or you can send in your own cover art. At least their price is low.</p>
<p>I noticed that Create Space offeres a wide range of options If you have your own ideas they will try to create a cover based on your input or you can send in your own cover art. At least their price is low.</p> I am going through create spa…tag:www.authors.com,2012-01-30:3798404:Comment:1212612012-01-30T17:54:15.979ZLatricia Chandlerhttp://www.authors.com/profile/LatriciaChandler
I am going through create space but I have my own idea of how I want my third book to look like.<br />
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<cite>Bruce Jackson Spohn said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.authors.com/forum/topics/book-cover-help?groupUrl=selfpublishing&commentId=3798404%3AComment%3A121094&xg_source=msg_com_gr_forum#3798404Comment121094"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>My first book was done by Publish America they did a nice cover but that was about the only nice thing I can say about them. I plan to…</p>
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I am going through create space but I have my own idea of how I want my third book to look like.<br />
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<cite>Bruce Jackson Spohn said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.authors.com/forum/topics/book-cover-help?groupUrl=selfpublishing&commentId=3798404%3AComment%3A121094&xg_source=msg_com_gr_forum#3798404Comment121094"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>My first book was done by Publish America they did a nice cover but that was about the only nice thing I can say about them. I plan to try Create Space for the next book they have a good price point and very cheap shipping costs.</p>
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</blockquote> My first book was done by Pub…tag:www.authors.com,2012-01-30:3798404:Comment:1210942012-01-30T15:27:29.710ZBruce Jackson Spohnhttp://www.authors.com/profile/BruceJacksonSpohn
<p>My first book was done by Publish America they did a nice cover but that was about the only nice thing I can say about them. I plan to try Create Space for the next book they have a good price point and very cheap shipping costs.</p>
<p>My first book was done by Publish America they did a nice cover but that was about the only nice thing I can say about them. I plan to try Create Space for the next book they have a good price point and very cheap shipping costs.</p>