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Would you like a book cover or interior critique

For any do-it-yourselfers in this group...upload your cover and/or interior and the designers and other pros here can offer a critique.

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Permalink Reply by 1106 Design on March 1, 2011 at 4:19pm

Perfectly stated, Steve.

Problems arise when would-be publishers confuse the two levels and try to succeed in business with an amateur's approach. Unfortunately, the subsidy publishers and others have identified this strong desire and cynically profit at the inexperienced author's expense.

Permalink Reply by Ron Lair on March 1, 2011 at 7:17am

Hi Michele,

I've got another one for you if you have time (and IF I'm not taking advantage by "double-dipping") This one is the cover for a possible ebook.

Eagerly awaiting your wisdom!

 

Ron

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Permalink Reply by 1106 Design on March 1, 2011 at 9:11am

Hi Ron,

This cover, unfortunately, looks terribly self-published. The layout is rather dull and the distorted type is difficult to read and poorly kerned. More wisdom is available, of course! :-)

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Permalink Reply by Ron Lair on March 2, 2011 at 6:41am

Yeah ok I concede - you're right. (Did ya HAVE to use the word, TERRIBLY, though??  LOL)

But, unless some great inpiration strikes, I'm going with the basic design. As unimaginative as it may be, it falls in line with many Bible study/commentary books on the market. But, I wholeheartedly agree about the goofy text and am playing with a fix, there.

 

Once again, thanks a bunch. I absolutely appreciate your help.

 

 

Permalink Reply by 1106 Design on March 2, 2011 at 9:21am

Best of luck, Ron.

 

Permalink Reply by Carolyn Starks on March 19, 2011 at 7:15am

This book is personalized. Kids get their dog's photo on the cover and their dog's name. I think the title is all wrong. It should be more personal, like, "My Amazing Average Dog" and the ribbon should say "My Prize Pup" Any thoughts on the cover or title would be appreciated!

Permalink Reply by 1106 Design on March 19, 2011 at 1:58pm

Hi Carolyn,

I agree. I'd use something like, "My Amazing Dog [dog name here]." I think "bark, run, nap, repeat" is too cute to leave out, though. Maybe that could be placed in a thought bubble pointing to the dog's head, and in the ribbon something like "[kid's name]'s #1 Pup!"

 

Permalink Reply by Pamela Joy Licatino on April 18, 2011 at 6:58am
Good morning Michele.  I would like an honest critique on my book cover please.   I look forward to your response.  Thanks.  PAM
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Permalink Reply by 1106 Design on April 18, 2011 at 10:20am

Hi Pamela,

Thanks for uploading your book cover. Please tell me a little about your book (a sentence or two about the story, the demographics of your intended reader, etc.) and I'll be happy to evaluate the cover using the same 10-step criteria used by reviewers, contest judges, and retailers.

Thanks,
Michele

 

 

Permalink Reply by Pamela Joy Licatino on April 20, 2011 at 9:13pm

Thanks Michelle.  I've been out of town and no satellite signal.  The story of  "An Angel for Joey" is about a 10 yr old who loses his father.  He is seen knocking on the door where miracles are to come about.  The picture, even though simple, creates a mystery and question of what is on the other side of that door for Joey?  That's the short of it.  Thanks for your time to critique the cover.  I value your opinion.    PAM

Permalink Reply by 1106 Design on April 21, 2011 at 10:15am

Hi Pam,

So this is a children's chapter book, or a picture book?

I think I should send you the review privately, first. (Please send me your email address.) Then you can decide whether or not it should be posted here after you read it.

Thanks,
Michele

 

Permalink Reply by Pamela Joy Licatino on April 21, 2011 at 1:55pm
Ok.  This is a children's picture book.   Just in case of possible embarrasement, you can send the review to coastalwindspublishing@live.com or plicatino@yahoo.com    I do appreciate your expert input.  Thank you.  PAM

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