tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post6848169790309056873..comments2024-03-25T17:56:01.825-04:00Comments on Insecure Writer's Support Group: Where to Find a Great Book Cover ArtistAlex J. Cavanaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-63665816711386910082014-12-28T13:18:31.060-05:002014-12-28T13:18:31.060-05:00Glad everyone got so much out of this post!Glad everyone got so much out of this post!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-41260046443254922252014-12-20T12:29:55.288-05:002014-12-20T12:29:55.288-05:00Thank you, Captain! The cover paints the potenti...Thank you, Captain! The cover paints the potential and is a major selling point, but I do agree with G. B. the contexts best match the expectations! Yes, toast-yikes~ <br /><br />Great info and thank you Mary for adding your experience, too! I love posts like this-Ellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070952447277684613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-16075425630950851022014-12-20T08:52:20.920-05:002014-12-20T08:52:20.920-05:00I definitely agree that a good cover can make or b...I definitely agree that a good cover can make or break a book. I have one self-pubbed book that I'm extremely unhappy with the cover, but in order to fix it, I would need to upgrade the content as well. Even if you're extremely happy with the cover, if the title doesn't match up/convey with what the cover implies, you're toast. I was extremely lucky to get a 2nd chance to make a better impression with my book, and I didn't even give a 2nd thought about who I would use as a cover artist. I went with the one that did my first cover. In my case, it helped that not only was she a staff cover designer for my former publisher, but she was a talented author as well.<br /><br /><a href="http://gbmjrflashy.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Father Nature's Corner</a>G. B. Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09783331838434598963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-32193616901558338432014-12-18T17:24:50.329-05:002014-12-18T17:24:50.329-05:00Great resource, Alex. Thank you so much. Great resource, Alex. Thank you so much. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-88699549318619439742014-12-18T05:46:42.932-05:002014-12-18T05:46:42.932-05:00I really like Mary's advice to talk to the aut...I really like Mary's advice to talk to the authors first. <br />Fantastic post, AlexLynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-38397312774129893392014-12-17T21:04:46.278-05:002014-12-17T21:04:46.278-05:00Excellent post We all look at the covers. It's...Excellent post We all look at the covers. It's hard not to.<br />HeatherHeather M. Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07232419331422866247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-59571379692303259692014-12-16T17:15:40.434-05:002014-12-16T17:15:40.434-05:00Thanks for the info.Thanks for the info.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06658507579160418855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-82892627639763352512014-12-16T17:14:51.937-05:002014-12-16T17:14:51.937-05:00What a GREAT post! Thanks so much, and what great ...What a GREAT post! Thanks so much, and what great art is out there....Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06658507579160418855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-38093411279878240432014-12-16T11:58:18.933-05:002014-12-16T11:58:18.933-05:00I can guess only because I follow Alex's blog....I can guess only because I follow Alex's blog. All three are nice books! Great list though and I think next time I'm going to use an illustrator but I love the cover I have for my current novel. Intangible Heartshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05047040538015079182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-90398992839475661622014-12-16T11:38:22.338-05:002014-12-16T11:38:22.338-05:00Love those covers!!! This is a great post on findi...Love those covers!!! This is a great post on finding great cover artists. The only reason I can tell the difference in those last three is because I know who was published where . . . but otherwise, the covers are all awesome!Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-12415715975800096222014-12-16T11:35:18.365-05:002014-12-16T11:35:18.365-05:00In the market soon for a new cover (or two!)...tha...In the market soon for a new cover (or two!)...thanks for the additional leads. I know what I like and that seldom translates into a good book cover!Dean K Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02585231102949370872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-64855043610919004202014-12-16T07:11:59.975-05:002014-12-16T07:11:59.975-05:00Leandra, I have know idea what crack is like eithe...Leandra, I have know idea what crack is like either!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-22555062430618901602014-12-16T04:53:48.905-05:002014-12-16T04:53:48.905-05:00Captivating Covers!! MERRY CHRISTMAS & A VERY ...Captivating Covers!! MERRY CHRISTMAS & A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR:))adhi dashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15945609464117886294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-2640227082747560232014-12-16T04:43:17.458-05:002014-12-16T04:43:17.458-05:00Hi Mary and Alex - it's a talent I'd love ...Hi Mary and Alex - it's a talent I'd love to have .. there are so many creative ideas out there ... love the books that bloggers produce - they're so clever ... great post with your ideas and links .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-48550662635367471852014-12-15T22:41:11.113-05:002014-12-15T22:41:11.113-05:00I love looking at cover designers' websites! I...I love looking at cover designers' websites! It's like crack for me. (tho I have no idea what crack is really like...) =D But yes, professional is the way to go. You should never fudge on a cover!Leandra Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00381034024025750992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-11511037254201585582014-12-15T22:27:57.633-05:002014-12-15T22:27:57.633-05:00I agree. A good cover is priceless. Finding someon...I agree. A good cover is priceless. Finding someone who can help you find the right one is really important. Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-39620448481437059482014-12-15T18:09:50.703-05:002014-12-15T18:09:50.703-05:00There are some amazing covers out there including ...There are some amazing covers out there including all those above. Really can't tell the difference with how it's published. I was lucky enough to win a design from a cover artist a while back. I haven't started the process yet, but her covers are stunning and I hope it'll be a great relationship.Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-51979184195493052462014-12-15T18:03:25.933-05:002014-12-15T18:03:25.933-05:00Great list! I agree - a cover is a BIG deal!!Great list! I agree - a cover is a BIG deal!!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-71939880038694475792014-12-15T16:56:32.797-05:002014-12-15T16:56:32.797-05:00Indeed, these covers are all great!Indeed, these covers are all great!Catherine Stinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08131569196977321229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-67556515603977719722014-12-15T16:20:31.876-05:002014-12-15T16:20:31.876-05:00A great list of resources. I'll have to add so...A great list of resources. I'll have to add some of them to the self-publishing page.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-81519559846197954102014-12-15T15:47:58.057-05:002014-12-15T15:47:58.057-05:00Thanks for all these links.
I'm always sucked ...Thanks for all these links.<br />I'm always sucked in by great cover art.<br />M. Pax's covers are PERFECT!<br />Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-8640571343251102042014-12-15T15:31:16.675-05:002014-12-15T15:31:16.675-05:00I've been dealing with finding a cover artist ...I've been dealing with finding a cover artist this whole month. So much to consider. Wish I'd had this earlier. However, I did a lot of research and I finally found an artist I think I can work with. I'll be posting about my experience soon.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-69931169379188863832014-12-15T14:14:53.028-05:002014-12-15T14:14:53.028-05:00I'm looking to use outside cover artists for t...I'm looking to use outside cover artists for the books I'm releasing next year, though it's hard to find a lot of cover artists who still do hand illustrations instead of graphic design. I just like the old-fashioned, more personal look more. It's also important to have similar ideas and know what the artist has done before. I'd be so angry and annoyed if a cover artist gave me, against my wishes and tastes, yet ANOTHER headless bare chest, headless person or partial body, or almost-kiss.Carrie-Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05810154378449825641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-13609939683303649482014-12-15T13:05:17.777-05:002014-12-15T13:05:17.777-05:00I know the difference, but only because I know who...I know the difference, but only because I know who published how. If I didn't, it would be very difficult to spot. Cover art is probably the most important thing beyond having a great, well-edited book. You only get one first impression, and a cover can say a lot.Cherie Reichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663147386014122939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-12334287617152560332014-12-15T11:32:45.650-05:002014-12-15T11:32:45.650-05:00Definitely can't tell the difference... althou...Definitely can't tell the difference... although, I think Erin's look best, but I'm biased. lol Thanks for the feature, Alex. Pro cover art is a must to compete these days.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.com