tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020141552150561814.post1567023067285639293..comments2024-01-26T04:47:22.780-05:00Comments on A Mused Writer: Advice About Going IndieKristie Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01649966564896771373noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020141552150561814.post-61370204735502918702012-03-02T18:00:19.203-05:002012-03-02T18:00:19.203-05:00Unfortunately, everyone who knows how to layer a f...Unfortunately, everyone who knows how to layer a few graphics thinks they can design a cover. The keyword is "design" - it's a combination of artistic talent, a good eye and skill, as well as knowing what grabs the target audience's attention. A graphic or two and a random font (or gads! - five fonts on one cover) doesn't do it and only makes the book look like it came from an amateur. And as unfair as it may seem, people do judge books by their covers.Kristie Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01649966564896771373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020141552150561814.post-90080641709946016502012-03-02T17:55:10.113-05:002012-03-02T17:55:10.113-05:00Thank you! I hope it's helpful. :)Thank you! I hope it's helpful. :)Kristie Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01649966564896771373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020141552150561814.post-86249381088838500692012-02-19T12:10:15.963-05:002012-02-19T12:10:15.963-05:00Yes, hiring an editor is so important! And cover d...Yes, hiring an editor is so important! And cover design is certainly not for everyone and I see a lot of indie authors not putting enough into their cover. It's worth the investment to hire a designer. I love hearing authors give this advice. And it's great to see your back on this blog! :)Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020141552150561814.post-87618078576929471852012-02-16T14:27:01.586-05:002012-02-16T14:27:01.586-05:00Thank you for the advise and inspiration! You are...Thank you for the advise and inspiration! You are amazing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com