There’s so much more to a book than the text in it! It’s just as important that it has a book cover that not only represents your story accurately but is also as attractive and compelling as your writing itself!
This is where cover design comes into the mix.
A professional book cover designer creates a cover that visually represents your book. Studies suggest that over 75℅ of people consider a book’s cover page before they decide to buy it. So this is a crucial step for a published book.
Reasons to have a professional design your book cover
1. For better or worse, people do “judge a book by its cover”. So it’s best to have that sorted with the best available resources.
2. It makes your book look appealing and inviting.
3. A professional designer, in a sublime combination of your vision and their expertise, will help find the best visual language for your book.
4. Many designers also specialize by genre, so they will be able to give you insights on what sort of cover works best.
5. A professional cover designer is up-to-date on publishing trends and can design one that stands out on bookshelves.
Where can you find a cover designer?
You may want to look for a designer who specializes in book covers. These designer are not only adept at design as a craft but they also understand the visual elements that make a reader attracted to a book.
You can go about this in one of two ways:
- You can either hire a professional designer, found in firms that cater to republishing services or work in conjunction with the publishing industry.
- Freelancers, who can find through sites like Fiverr and Upwork. They will have ‘book cover design’ listed as one of their specialties.
Things to keep in mind while looking for the right designer for your book
When you hire a designer, make sure they understand the cover requirements that are relevant to your genre. It’s a good idea to take a look at their portfolio to see if they have experience in working on your genre. This will help you gauge whether they are fit for the collaboration.
