New Lessons in Graphic Arts #bookcovers #books #fun

3/23/2015

I spent most of the weekend learning about graphic design. Who knew there could be so many fonts? For those of you who do not know, I get the rights back on Gemini Rising and A Shadow of Time at the end of the month so I have to make the decision whether or not to go with another publisher or publish them on my own.

I'm the first person to run scared when it comes to self-publishing. First of all, I do not edit my own work. Second, I know squat about graphic design. But, I can't help thinking, why not do this on my own? I've been in business, I can set up Quickbooks, if I can learn graphic design, I might pull this off.

I am leaning toward listing A Shadow of Time with Majestic Press. That's my new publishing company. And maybe Gemini with someone else. I dunno. I also came up with The Foundlings and I'm thinking of self-publishing those.

In the meantime, shoot me an email PM me on FB or leave me a comment here about your thoughts on the designs above. Go ahead and hurt my feelings. lol I need all the advice I can get.

L. Moon link

3/26/2015 12:45:48 am

Louann nice to meet a fellow Californian. And the foothills how wonderful. We looked at Jackson as a possible retirement place before prices went way up.
Anyway I'm in the process of designing some book covers too so I was curious what you were doing. I don't like graphic design per se as I studied art before computers took over the world.
So here's my input Cover #1 looks great! The back page to that needs a darker or more muted background so that the white letters will pop. #3 the Shadowlands. I would try rounding out the shoulders and arms and see if your eye is happier. Tho the square aspect of her torso could be symbolic of her personality (hard and cold) - If so leave it because there is a striking contrast.
Forth is nice. The crusty hull of the boat conflicts with the lettering and I'm not sure if any color would change that. You definitely don't want your title getting lost in the cover. You've done a nice job - have fun.

Louann

3/28/2015 01:10:18 am

Thank you for your response! I need all the help I can get. :)

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