IndieMad Updates & Writer Tips Day #3
Hello Writers & Readers!
When you look for a book in your genre, how important is the cover? Many say 'don't judge a book by its cover', but in reality, many people do. That's why covers are so important. You want your book to pop, and if you're a reader, you want the book to capture your attention.
If a cover looks unprofessional, it is less likely to be given a chance by new readers, especially if the author is new. Browsing in your genre can help provide reference as to what other authors are doing, and what you might need to focus on in terms of elements when it comes to creating your cover.
For example, looking into the urban fantasy genre will render many covers of the main character, usually a model, front and center, with mist or magic around them.
As for text, some authors will play around with this website for a large amount of options when it comes to fancy lettering. Oh, and for those who are confused about the decorations sometimes seen on covers? Those are called text ornaments!
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Greetings Writers & Readers! For those looking to go into traditional at some point, it's important to keep in mind not to sign a contract right away or on whim. One author shares her experience here with regard to a predatory contract. You do not want to sign the rights for your work away to someone who will take advantage of you. The best practice is to get someone experienced in the field to look the contract over, like a lawyer. This can be extremely expensive, however, but looking into...
Greetings Writers & Readers! Checklists on what to do can be super valuable when it comes to self publishing. This post here dives into details, which can be helpful for both new and returning authors. There is definitely a process when it comes to self publishing, and while there is no definite way to do things, experienced authors will share what works for them. In terms of "Advanced Reader Copies", which is excellent for early reviews on a work, you would want to send them out 3-6 months...