Comments on: Create a book cover that sells online

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 16:44:53 +0000

In reply to Monique. I'm glad it's helpful. You might like this one, too: https://buildbookbuzz.com/why-diy-book-covers-kill-your-sales/ Sandy

By: Monique

Monique — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 01:53:10 +0000

This is a useful and excellent share. Will definitely share it with people I know.

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Thu, 03 May 2012 00:55:48 +0000

In reply to Susan Daffron. Penny, you're so right! And Susan, I love your point about keywords. Thanks!

By: Susan Daffron

Susan Daffron — Thu, 03 May 2012 00:11:18 +0000

In reply to Penny Callmeyer. A great title can help sell a book too. With that said, I agree a good subtitle is important. Actually these days, subtitles work even harder because ideally, in addition to extolling the benefits of buying the book, they also should contain keywords so people can find the book.

By: Penny Callmeyer

Penny Callmeyer — Wed, 02 May 2012 22:16:00 +0000

One thing I’m not hearing is that the cover is like an Ad, “what is it and why do I need it”? With thumbnail marketing a fancy cover is very important, but the title might not tell us what the book is about. So, I’m an advocate for a powerful sub-title!

By: Susan Daffron

Susan Daffron — Wed, 02 May 2012 17:40:23 +0000

In reply to Sandra Beckwith. I agree with Sandy! A good book cover can make an enormous difference. Many people tend to skimp on book cover design, which is a mistake, if you ask me. There are countless stories of books that languished on shelves (virtual or physical) until the cover was redesigned.

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Wed, 02 May 2012 15:07:20 +0000

In reply to Flora Morris Brown, Ph.D.. Flora, we still judge books by their covers, right?

By: Flora Morris Brown, Ph.D.

Flora Morris Brown, Ph.D. — Wed, 02 May 2012 09:42:09 +0000

Susan,

Thanks for sharing these tips on covers. Times may have changed, but book covers should still help draw attention and in the process stimulate sales.

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Wed, 02 May 2012 00:27:17 +0000

In reply to Susan Daffron. Susan, I looked for the "like" button for your comment! ; )

By: Susan Daffron

Susan Daffron — Wed, 02 May 2012 00:22:22 +0000

In reply to Sandra Beckwith. Leave it to James to come up with an acronym ;-)