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This specifically goes out to those of you who have self-published. How did you get your cover? Did you do it yourself? Hire someone? What programs did you use. Did it feature artwork? Photography? Something else? Were you happy with it?
Other than two short stories in e-format, I have not self published, but am considering it. Being a writer and not an artist and not really a computer wiz, the cover is a concern. I recently downloaded a trial of InDesign from Adobe and so far have been having a tough time using it, though I I understand that it is pretty widely used and highly regarded.
I have thought about hiring someone. If anyone has gone this route, where did you find your artist and did you like the result?
I have done quite a bit of research to this point in case I go this way, but would like to hear from some folks who have actually completed the process. And for the purposes of this thread, let's focus on covers for physical books, not e-books, as there is more to consider.
Other than two short stories in e-format, I have not self published, but am considering it. Being a writer and not an artist and not really a computer wiz, the cover is a concern. I recently downloaded a trial of InDesign from Adobe and so far have been having a tough time using it, though I I understand that it is pretty widely used and highly regarded.
I have thought about hiring someone. If anyone has gone this route, where did you find your artist and did you like the result?
I have done quite a bit of research to this point in case I go this way, but would like to hear from some folks who have actually completed the process. And for the purposes of this thread, let's focus on covers for physical books, not e-books, as there is more to consider.