Everyone says not to judge a book by its cover but that exactly what everyone does. In this video I breakdown the basics of fiction book cover design and how to use it to identify and create book covers that sell.
I teach you how to research your genre. I breakdown the elements of a cover. I explain the job each element performs and how to isolate them to determine what makes a book cover sell. Most important, I provide the exact details you’re going to need to research and identify bestselling book cover designs.
I include why hiring a professional book cover designer is so important, what they’ll do for you, and explain how to find one.
In the event you can’t hire a professional for whatever reason, I include some tips and tricks you’ll need if you insist on designing your own cover.
Please note: this is not a book cover design tutorial. This video is intended to teach you everything you’ll need to know to identify and create professional covers that sell. I provide tips and tricks to make cover creation easier.
By using the information contained herein, you’ll be able to approach your next cover with complete certainty that you’re getting what you pay for.
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00:00 – Intro to Cover Design
00:34 – A Book Cover’s Job
00:52 – 3 Questions to Ask
01:22 – Researching Covers
03:45 – Understanding Research
08:46 – Trend Setters & Fitting In
09:50 – The Elements of a Cover
14:25 – The Basics of Cover Design
15:43 – How to Find a Cover Designer
17:50 – How to Create Your Own Cover 22:07 – Bonus Content
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