Some people will argue that the cover might be the deciding factor on whether they will read a book or not. Others are fine with generic stock images, as long as the content is good.
The biggest deal breaker for me when searching for a thriller is a full face close up of a person. It just makes me cringe and becomes a definite no go for me. Anything other than that, I can live with.
For a children’s book however, it is a must to make the cover as eye catching as possible. And stock images are most likely not going to do that.
Over the months I have been asked quite often if I could make drawings for free or for very cheap. And honestly, since it’s something I love doing, I gladly would. But… my bills need to be paid as well.
I think such an investment might stop many people from publishing their book. So if you’re not ready for a big project, how about just a book cover?
I offer the following for a book cover:
- Price: 50 euro
- Payment via PayPal
- Initial quick sketch is for free. If you like the direction it is going in, 50% of the price shall be payed after initial sketch. Remaining 50% after approval of final design.
- Unlimited evaluations
- Delivery will be in various document types (jpg, png, RGB, CMYK, pdf)
- Any book format is possible
- If needed, I can help with uploading the cover
- You must like my drawing style. Unfortunately I am not able to draw in any other style
So if you need a book cover, email me on : skepticalvalentino@hotmail.com
How important are book covers for you? Any dealbreakers? 😄
Andrea, Children’s Book Illustrator 
Book covers generally don’t matter to me at all—I listened to audiobooks for years and couldn’t even tell you what was on the covers. However, I 100% agree with you about the covers of books for children—they are visual creatures and awesome designs get (and keep) their attention/interest. If only I wrote books at all, I’d certainly use your services—I love your style and sense of humor in your artwork!
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You only have one cover for your book, so you should have a good one. This is a good price for a book cover.
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I’m definitely attracted to a good book cover 😊
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Your “style” helps the cover pass the “postage stamp test,” which makes sure the image is eye-catching and the text is still readable even when reduced in size.
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I also only listen to audiobooks. It allows me to be more efficient. So yeah, book covers don’t have a great impact on my choice.
Narrators however….. why does every decent book have to be read by Brittany Presley. I just can’t stand her way of dragging the words 😅
I am so happy to hear you like the humor aspect! I feel like people do like it on the blog, but wouldn’t choose it for their book.
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It is just a disappointment if the book doesn’t do so well after such an investment. That’s why I want to keep the price relatively low for people or companies who aren’t millionaires. 🙂
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A good book cover is super important, in my opinion. I wouldn’t buy a book based on the cover alone, but if a book-cover catches my eye, I’m far more likely to read the book description or skim through the first few pages.
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hehehe, very true! I was really surprised by how expensive the covers were to buy. I kind of get it from the designer’s perspective, but if you’re a beginning author, every penny counts because you might actually sell nothing at all… But, of course I see it from your side, too. I have to say that covers DO matter. Since I don’t read book by author’s name, it’s the covers that attract me when I look at the shelves at the bookstore. The blurb is the 2nd thing I look at. They both have to match and be great. If not, I put it away. But, for me to pick it up, it has to pass the first test – cover.
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Narrators DEFINITELY matter!!
Well, *I* would choose it for my book, if I had one!
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It does make sense. Do you perhaps have an example of what you consider to be a good or bad cover?
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I mean, yeah, it’s like any other regular job and nobody wants to work for 5 $ an hour.
Could you as well give an example of a book you like the cover of and one you don’t?
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I don’t like covers with people on it all that much. I like something that makes me think – like an object or a place that will become crucial to the story.
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That makes sense! What are you currently reading?
I recently finished new Peter Swanson book. More or less a follow up of The kind worth killing. I believe we discussed it once and you did like the book.
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Eh… nothing fun. Someone recommended a non-fiction book to me on the topic of the industry I work in and I couldn’t get past 25% of it. 1. I don’t agree with some of it at all as I think the author is biased and it’s just so dryyyyy.
Then I borrowed ‘Lead Yourself First: Inspiring Leadership Through Solitude.’ Again – a non-fiction book (I think you know these are not my preferred.) while it has some wise insights, most of the chapters are about figures from history and their careers. I don’t need to know how an army commander won a certain battle. I only fish out the lessons. So, I end up skipping a bit. Yawn.
What’s the title?
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I stumbled upon a book many years back called “Halo.” It had nothing to do with the video game “Halo,” just to be clear. It was a Y.A. romance about angels. It wasn’t the kind of thing I normally read, but I ended up enjoying it. Never would have picked it up or known anything about it, though, if not for the cover.
Hopefully this link works:
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Definitely a beautiful and professional cover. But I am afraid it still wouldn’t convince me. But I have to admit, I am quite reluctant to try new things 😅
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Non fiction books, especially self improvement books, annoy me because 50% seems to be the author either bragging about their own achievements and referring to their many other “award winning best sellers”.
The title is “the kind worth saving”.
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Thanks for the title. I’ve seen it somewhere recently…
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I do not like high gloss covers with embossed lettering.
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