Book Cover Design Secrets Part 1: The Basics of Good Covers

Want to create awesome book covers but can't seem to get them right? In this video I share a few design secrets that will help you create better covers and attract more readers to your books.

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[faithangelmasangcay]

I'm a book cover designer and it's always been a struggle to explain to clients why I have and require them to answer a project brief. Your video definitely reflects what I have in mind and validated it! Thanks!

[synflwr]

As an artist, being told to “tell my designer” is like that Spider-Man pointing to himself meme. Good video though, very useful for making a cover.

[christinapearl]

Everything here sounds so professional.. As a child, I am slightly unnerved

[jacquelinerogers]

Got to say this was the best video I've seen about book covers. I'll have to keep it as a reference; short and to the point but chock full of valuable information.

[IT-kivt]

Best video tutorial I've seen on book cover design. Articulate and clear presentation! Thank you

[authorericar.stinson]

This is very helpful! I am a self-published author(suspense and thriller)and I have some graphic background so I have slowly been recreating my covers. I have five books currently, three on the back burner that is in the process of being remastered, reblurbed, and recovered(by me). I have been getting critical feedback in a cover group on Facebook, so that's been incredibly good because none of my books sell. I am hoping the new covers do the trick

[cedwino]

I'm not a designer and the one I took for the job declined it. So I was thinking in something that I could do and no ideas came but I saw your video and everything was clear!!! I realized what matters for the cover and because of that I've got a good idea that even I could do. Thank you very much!!!

[EmilynWood]

My sister is a graphic designer and she tells me all the time how so many clients will procrastinate in giving the designers whatever the designer needs to work with for whatever project till the last minute, and then the client will say, "Oh and we need this TOMORROW." So be very intentional and responsible with your timing when working with a designer. Be reasonable and don't procrastinate in getting them the information they need because it's on you if they don't have enough time to give the book cover their best work in time.

[garizmabehl]

Informative video. Thanks for sharing the knowledge. I see that you understand a lot about designer client communication and why it is so important for getting the book cover that you want. I am a designer and I am working on bible lessons book covers.It may seem to be easy but without knowing what my client is invisioning I can't provide him with satisfying covers. I do a lot of research along with clients brief and then i put my heart and soul to design every book cover. Visual appeal holds a lot of importance to convert a brilliant piece of writing into someones purchase. Design should speak for the essence of the book.

[aimeesparkles]

him: "tell your cover designer-"
me: *cackles* as if I can afford a cover designer!

[QuizmasterLaw]

this guys voice is beautiful.
could do accent coaching.
it's like velvet in ears.

[levimanley]

I only have have of a first draft done so I don't why I'm here. Helpful video none the less.

[eilenelandry]

Thank you so much for sharing this! This is extremely helpful!

[chrisford]

Very professional! Excellent presentation. Book goals! Spot on! No work or art? Wow! Clarity! Very different!

[emeraldeelentertainment]

Great video Michael, as always. I'm currently on your 3rd book of the Old Dark Trilogy and I can't wait to find out what happens next!

[Nico-pqky]

I was writting my "own story" and i realized i need a book cover😅, lol

[vorthora]

I'm so glad I found your channel!!!!

[keitasharikdarbyvolpeglass]

Excellent video, served me from start to finish. Greetings from Dominican Republic

[Kowen-ghvt]

What - what is the book about
Who - who is the book about - who is the target audience (genre)
Where - ? Where is where? Did I hear this wrong lol
I'll just keep listening 😆 cuz I need this

5 elements of a cover:
1st - Title
2nd - Series statement, tag line, subtitle
3rd - Author name
4th - Foreground (includes main character)
5th - Background (scene/genre)

[wanjiruwaramaauthor]

I should have listened to your video before this. Thank you for clear, straighfoward presentation.