Interesting to read about the process. I actually love the Fiverr book cover for something even though it’s not right for your book. I both self publish and work with small publishers and in both cases have had mixed experiences with cover design. I am not at all good with visual design myself (really never learned photoshop basics) and prefer to source it out but of course there’s cost.
So a lot of what you’ve said resonates although personally I tend to just leave a lot up to the designer and accept what comes. For better or worse.
I will say I have minimal input to the design team at Schiffer for my newest book, The Artist’s Mind and I LOVED what they came up with. It’s an interesting part of the business for sure.
Hi Kathryn! Thanks for taking the time to comment.
One of my main clients is a well-known self-publishing content creator, and he worked with Fiverr for a couple of years through and after the pandemic to develop a vetted list of service providers. That's really the only caveat with Fiverr is ensuring you have a good creator. Here's that list. You might find it helpful https://dalelinks.com/list
In most cases, I would also give the designer a lot of creative license, but this book is a particularly tough nut to crack. Most designers work off stock images, and there just aren't very many stock images of tiny people.
I'm pleased with it overall, but what young adult fantasy writer doesn't dream of a custom illustration for their cover?
I loved Population Miniscule! go for it again!
I know, I remember you bought it for your granddaughters. 💙
Interesting to read about the process. I actually love the Fiverr book cover for something even though it’s not right for your book. I both self publish and work with small publishers and in both cases have had mixed experiences with cover design. I am not at all good with visual design myself (really never learned photoshop basics) and prefer to source it out but of course there’s cost.
So a lot of what you’ve said resonates although personally I tend to just leave a lot up to the designer and accept what comes. For better or worse.
I will say I have minimal input to the design team at Schiffer for my newest book, The Artist’s Mind and I LOVED what they came up with. It’s an interesting part of the business for sure.
Hi Kathryn! Thanks for taking the time to comment.
One of my main clients is a well-known self-publishing content creator, and he worked with Fiverr for a couple of years through and after the pandemic to develop a vetted list of service providers. That's really the only caveat with Fiverr is ensuring you have a good creator. Here's that list. You might find it helpful https://dalelinks.com/list
In most cases, I would also give the designer a lot of creative license, but this book is a particularly tough nut to crack. Most designers work off stock images, and there just aren't very many stock images of tiny people.
I'm pleased with it overall, but what young adult fantasy writer doesn't dream of a custom illustration for their cover?
Glad you're here.