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So you have finally written your dream book and want to get it published now. Ebooks have gained popularity among all kinds of readers, whereas these are also a great way to earn lots of money. It is usually said that one must not judge a book by its cover, however, with ebooks, the adage goes the other way around. The cover of an ebook says everything about the book that you have written.

In order to execute a strong book cover design, you need to communicate well with your book cover designer.

1. Communicate the Theme of Your Book

A book cover designer is seldom interested in reading the material provided by the writer. They skim through the pages to get an idea of what the book is all about. To make things even better, it would be good if you communicate the theme, moods, motifs and plot of your book to the designer.

2. Discuss the Demographics

You should tell the cover designer about your target audience. Images and other features used on the cover page appeal to different people. So let the designer know who your exact audience is and how you wish to communicate to them.

3. Show Originality

Show your designer some successful works of other writers of the same genre. For instance, if you have written a comical book, do not wash down the theme of the cover page by creating a mimic of the cover page of a successful book from the same genre. Your book cover design should depict originality instead of imitation.

4. Essential Things You Must Include

Although certain things are not a major part of your book, you wish to show them through the cover design. If you have any such thing in your mind, tell the book cover designer right away.

5. Tell If Your Book Is a Part of a Series

If your book is a part of a series, then you should communicate this to your designer. This is of utmost importance because you will have to create a sequence in the cover design as well.

6. Discuss the Cover Format

Your book cover designer should know your choice of format that you wish to include in your book cover. Tell them about every version that your book will be published in. For instance, you might like to have an ebook, paperback and hard back copies as well.

by: Sarah Paul




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