eBook Cover Design
Your eBook cover is such a vital element when it comes to the success of your eBook. You know that when you will stroll around a bookstore, or look through an online eBook store, you seem to get overwhelmed by the thousands of book covers staring back at you. However, if there is a cover that grabs your attention, you will likely stop and have a look.
A great cover will help your eBook stand out on the page and will help grab the attention of readers. To understand the importance of an eBook cover go and have a look at the books on offer at Amazon, SportseBooks.com or Sony and you will soon see how some eBooks stand out and others you won't even bother clicking on as they can't sell you due to a poorly designed cover.
If you don't know how to design a cover in a graphics program or don't have the software, then you can get a graphic designer to do it for you. There are many eBook cover designers out there who will create one for you. Just be sure to go to a reputable designer first.
If you post a job on guru.com or elance.com be sure to request or check out their portfolio. This way you will be able to see previous examples and how good they really are!
When looking for a graphic designed to custom make your eBook cover there are a number of key factors that will make this working relationship a success.
First of all you need to have open communication lines and the designer needs to be specific guidelines and ideas with regards to what you are looking for. Be sure that the designer is open to answering your questions in the manner and detail you need them to be answered.
A designer's portfolio is a good place to start to see what covers they have produced for clients previously. You may also be able to pick out one or two from their portfolio and use it as a starting point for your cover.
I took a little initiative when it came to sourcing a designer for my eBook covers. I bartered with them by offering them some valuable advertising for their business in return for the free creation of my eBook covers. If you have something to offer of value to the designer then this is one way you can save money. For example; if you have a blog with a substantial subscriber list then you can let the designer know that you would be willing to place a small add on your blog for a specific period of time that will target their ideal market.
DIY - eBook Cover software products on the market:
1. eCover Generator
2. Killer covers
3. eCover Software pro
4. True Box Shot
5. Cover factory
6. Cover Action Pro
7. Cover Software Pro
8. Dynamite Covers
Worksheets and Checklists:
Check out our download library where you will find worksheets and checklists to help you create your eBook covers.
These documents will help you to gain the required information you need to design a cover that will appeal to your target audience, represent your eBook's topic, and give your eBook the chance of becoming a top seller!
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