I had the honor of being a guest speaker at the OWFI Turning the Page Conference in May, 2019. The sessions I hosted both discussed book cover design:
1. Can I really create my own cover? 2. Judging that book by its cover. Click on the name of either session to see the information shared with attendees. |
1. Can I really create my own cover?
While I can't teach you to use a graphics program, I can share valuable resource info and designer tips that will get you on the right track to designing your own covers that will make a potential reader stop long enough to take that next step... read your blurb. Come with questions or cover needs in hand and let's talk about what it will take you to create your own cover.
2. Judging that book by its cover.
Taking a look at covers that sell. I'll share my knowledge and discuss some of what a designer puts into a cover that we expect will grab the attention of potential readers. Participants are encouraged to bring their own books or cover design as long as they are open to constructive critique.