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A subquestion, if I may: Anyone know a good way of finding designers for the cover? Preferably designers who've done some work in publishing before, since what

• mark_l_watson 13y ago
  This was a problem for me also. I decided to use unrelated pictures (i.e., unrelated to the topic of my books) that I have taken near where I live (Sedona Arizona - a beautiful place). I have a friend who is a visual designer, and he has commented favorably on my approach.
• jstorimer 13y ago
  If you're willing to spend $300, I've done all my covers through 99designs.com and been very happy.
• danthewireman 13y ago
  I used bookdesigners.com and was totally thrilled with them. I used to be a graphic designer, and discovered what you mentioned: good web design is not the same as good book cover design. They were pricey: $1500, but I figured an excellent cover was the best place to put marketing $$. I haven't made that money back in sales yet, but I still think I got good value for what I paid.
• graeme 13y ago
  Elance has some good designers.