tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2628824177152201239.post6755110868775153350..comments2023-04-01T06:25:58.478-07:00Comments on The Shelf Life of a Novel Writing Book Writer: The Creation of a Book CoverWriters Shelf Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09704043905080887940noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2628824177152201239.post-44929948528475858492010-09-20T16:19:13.770-07:002010-09-20T16:19:13.770-07:00Wow! Your graphic work is beautiful and creative. ...Wow! Your graphic work is beautiful and creative. I'm the newest follower of our blog and FB from MBC. Stop by a visit me to share a comment or two when you get a moment. And join me on FB as well.<br /><br />Leigh,<br />http://holistichealthmaven.blogspot.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2628824177152201239.post-7920092545279660712010-09-20T15:26:13.734-07:002010-09-20T15:26:13.734-07:00Following from MBC. Come and visit me at http://mo...Following from MBC. Come and visit me at http://mom-stuffcommunity.blogspot.com. I also shared your post on my FB fan page http://www.facebook.com/pages/mom-stuff/128036077231350?ref=sgm Like if you want to share with mom moms. DianneDiannehttp://www.mom-stuff.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2628824177152201239.post-6699336926598320632010-08-12T11:51:22.315-07:002010-08-12T11:51:22.315-07:00I haven't considered a cover for any of the no...I haven't considered a cover for any of the novels I'm working. I have always figured the publisher would take care of that. Now I have food for thought.<br /><br />Following via MBC.<br /><br />Vist sometime.<br /><br />Jewel<br />http://jewelzfrontporch.blogspot.com/Jewelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02798419908863824036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2628824177152201239.post-63943896012069768452010-08-04T06:00:17.250-07:002010-08-04T06:00:17.250-07:00I should have read this before I answered your e-m...I should have read this before I answered your e-mail, Linda. It answered my question about Richard Wiggin's book cover.:-)<br /><br />This is such great insight as to how book covers are created. I love this comment:<br />"I would say that I'm not so sure I choose a cover or if, in many ways, it chooses me." <br />These are words of a true creative spirit.:-)Cynthia Schuerrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03975914802967433794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2628824177152201239.post-79641766665679116212010-08-03T22:26:32.406-07:002010-08-03T22:26:32.406-07:00These are really cool. It is interesting to think...These are really cool. It is interesting to think how a cover and its graphics can reflect a books' worth of words. I am so relieved that you have a knack for it. I am excited for the process, but definitely a bit anxious.Meagan Frankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12910548209099449437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2628824177152201239.post-63583953939024358612010-08-03T21:45:27.655-07:002010-08-03T21:45:27.655-07:00Visiting from MBC. Here's a link to some free ...Visiting from MBC. Here's a link to some free cover design tutorials. Fascinating. http://bit.ly/cURLkr<br /><br />And an interview with the cover designer. http://bit.ly/bLKW7b<br />I wish I had interviewed him--he lives just 2 miles from me.Debbie Maxwell Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02533418585502995994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2628824177152201239.post-62932241283093574612010-08-03T19:58:58.890-07:002010-08-03T19:58:58.890-07:00that's really interesting! I have been writing...that's really interesting! I have been writing books (nothing published) since I was basically a kid, and I used to draw covers for them. lol. I should see if I still have any of those around anywhere. <br /><br />I'm a new follower from MBC and would love for you to come visit me at http://www.createyourtraditions.com. :)Beth Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13715405337734974186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2628824177152201239.post-66154968705680144452010-08-03T14:08:54.101-07:002010-08-03T14:08:54.101-07:00Linda! Wow, I had no idea what you had been doing ...Linda! Wow, I had no idea what you had been doing with these covers! They look awesome!! Of course Sadie will ALWAYS be my personal favorite! ;-) I am so happy to see you are developing the Selling Of Ellie Carr...you have been talking about that one for a long time. I can't wait to read it! That cover looks amazing! Also the one for the escort!! Wow I can't wait to see what you come up with for Tex. (If I EVER get it finished) :-( Anyways, this was really interesting reading about how you do the covers. You are really great at this!!Blondiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05412746624444394801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2628824177152201239.post-91241815523280573912010-08-03T14:08:30.393-07:002010-08-03T14:08:30.393-07:00No, no, Silvina!!! We want the swirly water marks ...No, no, Silvina!!! We want the swirly water marks to go away. lol We'll talk more, I am sure and you'll become a cover pro before you know it! Swati, sometimes the book dictates the cover and always I feel it is up to the author and their taste. I love cover creation so all will be well :)LINDA'S BOOK GARDENhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02380644949713158187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2628824177152201239.post-5677092499882274012010-08-03T14:00:48.900-07:002010-08-03T14:00:48.900-07:00These look great Linda! I am terrible at this stuf...These look great Linda! I am terrible at this stuff so it's good to know you are so creative with it.<br /><br />SwatiThe Single Mothers Chronicleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03741991951693505652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2628824177152201239.post-62025459792380052572010-08-03T13:52:13.016-07:002010-08-03T13:52:13.016-07:00I love swirly water marks! And I love the DIY spi...I love swirly water marks! And I love the DIY spirit involved in the process. I'm very much DIY. <br />I've been thinking a lot about covers lately so I'll have to go check out "Dreamstime". I have a couple of ideas for my cover, and one of them involves lots of swirly watermarks!S.B.Niccumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15937300870516627878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2628824177152201239.post-83478502890629905992010-08-03T13:47:35.401-07:002010-08-03T13:47:35.401-07:00Agreed! I want the cover to tell me something abo...Agreed! I want the cover to tell me something about what is inside. Many people like plain covers (Like Janet Evanovich's). I prefer a minor work of art. Just me. A beautiful cover can make all the difference, but it had better deliver!!!LINDA'S BOOK GARDENhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02380644949713158187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2628824177152201239.post-51601832705846374152010-08-03T13:40:28.642-07:002010-08-03T13:40:28.642-07:00ok, per covers. one of my favorite authors here in...ok, per covers. one of my favorite authors here in the NW has a book in particular that has a stupid cover on it. It depicts a scene in the story, but in the story the character has on clothes that would fit the scene. On the cover, she has on clothes that barely fit! Made me angry. Was told that as it was a Sci Fi Fantasy, you need sexy covers. Piffle!Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09393350646392616997noreply@blogger.com