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Posted on 19/04/14 08:02:04 AM |
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Calasade
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Book Cover - 1st Serious Montage Attempt
Diving into How to Cheat in Photoshop has taught me a ton. Looking for feedback on this (book cover for my upcoming novel) and any improvements that can be made. Currently contemplating using the oil painting tutorial found here in Readers Tutorials.  |
Posted on 22/04/14 07:35:06 AM |
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Steve Caplin
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Re: Book Cover - 1st Serious Montage Attempt
Very interesting. I like the way you've wrapped the image around the cover from front to back, and the strong diagonals that give it dynamism. I'd move your name down a little, so it clears her legs - or perhaps move her up a bit. And do you think the title is strong enough against the brighter part of the cloud background? Interesting that you're designing this as a printed book cover, when I'd have assumed that most of your sales would be through online outlets such as Kindle. How will you promote the book? |
Posted on 22/04/14 2:48:22 PM |
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Calasade
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Re: Book Cover - 1st Serious Montage Attempt
Thanks, Steve! Great suggestions about the name. Think I will move the date up and name down so she is free of all text. The title has been a pain, as all titles seem to be for me. I try for a balance of blending and standing out. The title needs to be changed, but I'm drawing a blank, so I'll give it a few days and see if anything bubbles up. Any suggestions would surely be appreciated. I'm doing hard copy print-on-demand and e-books. Promotion will be done online and real world (print ads, flyers and posters in local bookstores, etc.) with some distribution of copies to local bookstores as well. |
Posted on 23/04/14 07:41:58 AM |
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Steve Caplin
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Re: Book Cover - 1st Serious Montage Attempt
When you do the eBook cover, remember that potential readers will most likely only see a tiny thumbnail until they buy it. I'd suggest making the girl a lot larger for that edition or she'll get lost. |
Posted on 23/04/14 4:34:54 PM |
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Calasade
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Re: Book Cover - 1st Serious Montage Attempt
Steve, another good point. Thank you! I've modified the title, spine, and author name to better fit the style. Improvement, you think? |
Posted on 24/04/14 07:17:33 AM |
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Steve Caplin
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Re: Book Cover - 1st Serious Montage Attempt
Yes, I think that's stronger. Good luck with the book. |
Posted on 24/04/14 5:09:10 PM |
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Calasade
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Re: Book Cover - 1st Serious Montage Attempt
Appreciate the input and the well wishes.  Without your book, that cover wouldn't have been possible. It's the first I've done with which I've been happy. |