An attractive book cover can achieve a lot for a self-published author. It helps capture the attention of the readers and urges them to pick ‘their’ book from an array of dozens of other books, all of them trying to grab the attention of the prospective readers. Thus, having an eye-catching book cover can be the first step towards successful sale of a self-published book. In order to create an appealing book cover design, you can get in touch with an expert book cover designer. A good designer has the training and experience to create fantastic book cover designs.
Gone are the days when a publisher used to manage the responsibility of marketing the book cover designs. Nowadays, after self-publishing has evolved, a large number of authors take care of all the creative aspects of their books. Before releasing your new book in the market, avail the services of a professional book cover designer who will provide you with a unique and impressive book cover design.
If you have completed your manuscript, it is high time to look for an expert book cover designer. As a self-published author, you will always want to find a designer whose design style is impressive and congruent with your subject matter. A professional who will provide you with a book cover design suiting your particular requirements. Before choosing a professional designer, conduct a thorough internet research to shortlist some names. From among the shortlisted candidates, you should choose an artist who can impart a professional look to your book cover and attract your target audience and allure them to purchase your book.
You should let your book cover designer know about the content of your book so that he can provide you with a suitable design. The book cover designs need to reflect what is within the book. Discuss with the designer about what size of book you envision. He/she will provide you with a book cover design accordingly.
Talk to the cover designer directly and talk about how much the entire project will cost you. Ask him about how much time he will require to complete the project. Check the number of revisions that will be made if it is flat rate.
It is always advisable to avail the services of a reputable book cover designer because if the professional has a good reputation, they will endeavor to do their best to provide top-quality services. Apart from conducting internet research, you can also seek references from your friends and colleagues who have already hired book cover design services. They will also be able to provide you with authentic feedback about the book cover design process, which until you have done it once can seem daunting.
If you have chosen a designer via the internet, try to browse through his/her website to get the details about the level of professionalism. Checks his/her credentials, years of experience in the design field and go through some of the sample book cover designs to get a clear idea about how skilled the person is in their domain of work.