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What kind of prices do you usually pay for covers? (I hope that's not too rude to ask! If so, tell me to bugger off, lol).
The reason I'm asking is because I'm a professional graphic designer/web developer, and have been wondering if I should make myself a place in the niche. But I don't really know how profitable it'd be? I wouldn't want to be super expensive, because I can appreciate the self-publisher's tight budget.
Is there any one out there who also does this? Is it worthwhile?
I'm usually hyper-critical of self-published book covers, tbqh. I was lamenting to a fellow pal how simply abysmal some covers were, and sometimes, just didn't do the story justice. I know we all say "don't judge a book by it's cover," but I mean... let's face it. We can't really stop ourselves. Well, she told me to stop whining and put my skills where my mouth is.
And here I am.
I don't have any examples of my work. I suppose I'd need to make some attractive discounts (free?) to get my first few covers, so that I can begin an online portfolio.
Anyway, thoughts on the book-cover market? Can I keep my rates attractive and still swing a profit?
Thanks in advance!
The reason I'm asking is because I'm a professional graphic designer/web developer, and have been wondering if I should make myself a place in the niche. But I don't really know how profitable it'd be? I wouldn't want to be super expensive, because I can appreciate the self-publisher's tight budget.
Is there any one out there who also does this? Is it worthwhile?
I'm usually hyper-critical of self-published book covers, tbqh. I was lamenting to a fellow pal how simply abysmal some covers were, and sometimes, just didn't do the story justice. I know we all say "don't judge a book by it's cover," but I mean... let's face it. We can't really stop ourselves. Well, she told me to stop whining and put my skills where my mouth is.
And here I am.
I don't have any examples of my work. I suppose I'd need to make some attractive discounts (free?) to get my first few covers, so that I can begin an online portfolio.
Anyway, thoughts on the book-cover market? Can I keep my rates attractive and still swing a profit?
Thanks in advance!