Comments on: 7 tried and true ways to make a book cover decision https://buildbookbuzz.com/make-a-book-cover-decision/ Do-it-yourself book marketing tips, tools, and tactics Thu, 07 Dec 2023 21:36:22 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 By: Sandra Beckwith https://buildbookbuzz.com/make-a-book-cover-decision/#comment-19113 Wed, 26 Dec 2018 18:57:05 +0000 https://buildbookbuzz.com/?p=10479#comment-19113 In reply to Adrijus Guscia.

That’s a great tip, Adrijus! Just make sure you run it by *successful* authors in your genre.

Thanks!

Sandy

]]> By: Adrijus Guscia https://buildbookbuzz.com/make-a-book-cover-decision/#comment-19112 Wed, 26 Dec 2018 18:53:16 +0000 https://buildbookbuzz.com/?p=10479#comment-19112 I think one is missing – have 3-5 authors in your genre and ask them instead of everyone else on the outside. Authors won’t be able to tell if cover is designed well in technical terms (only designers can) but they can tell if it works with the genre, trends etc. So it’s better than asking family members or even readers.

Asking readers should be more a stay-in-touch thing rather than feedback loop.

]]> By: Top Picks Thursday! For Writers & Readers 02-08-2018 | The Author Chronicles https://buildbookbuzz.com/make-a-book-cover-decision/#comment-19111 Thu, 08 Feb 2018 18:02:07 +0000 https://buildbookbuzz.com/?p=10479#comment-19111 […] book’s cover is a major marketing tool. Sandra Beckwith shares 7 ways to make a good book cover decision, and Joel Friedlander has 7 best book cover trends to stay current in […]

]]> By: Sandra Beckwith https://buildbookbuzz.com/make-a-book-cover-decision/#comment-19110 Mon, 05 Feb 2018 22:09:28 +0000 https://buildbookbuzz.com/?p=10479#comment-19110 In reply to Tracy Campbell.

Aw, thanks, Tracy! I’m so glad these smart people could help.

Sandy

]]> By: Cover Art & Its Purpose in Life (Important for Writers) - Gail Carriger https://buildbookbuzz.com/make-a-book-cover-decision/#comment-19109 Mon, 05 Feb 2018 21:24:42 +0000 https://buildbookbuzz.com/?p=10479#comment-19109 […] 7 Tried & True Ways to Make a Book Cover Decision […]

]]> By: Tracy Campbell https://buildbookbuzz.com/make-a-book-cover-decision/#comment-19108 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 19:35:22 +0000 https://buildbookbuzz.com/?p=10479#comment-19108 As always, Sandra, you provide the best advice. Thank you.

]]> By: Sandra Beckwith https://buildbookbuzz.com/make-a-book-cover-decision/#comment-19107 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 18:30:28 +0000 https://buildbookbuzz.com/?p=10479#comment-19107 In reply to Vicki Weisfeld.

Thanks, Vicki. I’m sure you’re right, but I can live with that. (I feel their pain!)

The other thing I’ve noticed about these social media book cover posts is that many times, the author isn’t really open to the feedback they’re supposedly requesting. Every suggestion gets a defensive “Yes, but” response. Many times, what they’re really asking for is for us to say, “I LOVE IT! IT’S PERFECT!”

Sandy

]]> By: Vicki Weisfeld https://buildbookbuzz.com/make-a-book-cover-decision/#comment-19106 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 18:08:36 +0000 https://buildbookbuzz.com/?p=10479#comment-19106 These suggestions are very helpful. I sometimes feel that the “request” for input is just a transparent way to try to engage an author’s social media audience, not a real request. In fact asking one’s social media circle for advice on this and that is a frequent tip for increasing engagement!

]]> By: Sandra Beckwith https://buildbookbuzz.com/make-a-book-cover-decision/#comment-19105 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 17:06:54 +0000 https://buildbookbuzz.com/?p=10479#comment-19105 In reply to Gretchen Hirsch.

You’re welcome!

Sandy

]]> By: Gretchen Hirsch https://buildbookbuzz.com/make-a-book-cover-decision/#comment-19104 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 16:46:57 +0000 https://buildbookbuzz.com/?p=10479#comment-19104 Great ideas. Thanks!

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