How do you create an ebook cover?

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I want to write an ebook but I don't know anything about graphics. So can anyone please tell me how to create an ebook cover?
#cover #create #ebook
  • Profile picture of the author Kate Campbell
    I outsourcing it. I know a guy, he make ecover for $15. Contact me and I will give you details to him.
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    • Profile picture of the author Cheree C
      Thanks Kate I will do that as soon as I'm allowed to send a PM
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  • Profile picture of the author Mike Hill
    If you cannot afford to get a good looking cover design then it's best not to have one at all as it can reduce the conversions drastically if it's not good.

    Here are some resources to quality ecover designers:

    killercovers.com
    minisitegraphics.com
    minisitestudio.com
    madetoconvert.com
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    • Profile picture of the author Cheree C
      Originally Posted by Mike Hill View Post

      If you cannot afford to get a good looking cover design then it's best not to have one at all as it can reduce the conversions drastically if it's not good.

      Here are some resources to quality ecover designers:

      killercovers.com
      minisitegraphics.com
      minisitestudio.com
      madetoconvert.com
      Thanks Mike i will be sure to check these out...does one provide better service than the others?
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      • Profile picture of the author VinnyBock
        Here's a 'Free Ebook Cover Generator' I got from one of our fellow warriors last week.

        It's rare when a free version beats out most expensive ones..

        Good Luck,
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        DOH!, Just saw annie's link, sorry for the duplicate post..
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  • Profile picture of the author Mark Crawford
    Hi Cheree C,

    You could also go look on fiverr or any other fiverr clone sites.

    I found one that looks pretty good from doing a quick search.

    http://fiverr.com/users/vikiana/gigs...ref=glst-g-ttl
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    • Profile picture of the author Mike Hill
      Originally Posted by theorbital View Post

      Hi Cheree C,

      You could also go look on fiverr or any other fiverr clone sites.

      I found one that looks pretty good from doing a quick search.

      http://fiverr.com/users/vikiana/gigs...ref=glst-g-ttl

      No disrespect but those look terrible... and would never do any favors in conversions. If this is what you get then I think it would be better, actually it would be better not to get one. at all.
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  • Profile picture of the author AnniePot
    Originally Posted by Cheree C View Post

    I want to write an ebook but I don't know anything about graphics. So can anyone please tell me how to create an ebook cover?
    I bookmarked this link a few days ago. I've never had an opportunity to use it, but it looks really good...

    ecover design - design it yourself online
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    • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
      Originally Posted by AnniePot View Post

      I bookmarked this link a few days ago. I've never had an opportunity to use it, but it looks really good...

      ecover design - design it yourself online
      I do my own in Photoshop, but needed an easy way for my newsletter readers to make their own and found the site Annie linked. Here's an eCover I designed in about 3-4 minutes a couple months ago using that site:



      Mods: This was just a test cover I made, I don't have a product by that name so this isn't self-promotion.

      Not bad at all for a free utility. The results are plenty good enough to use, IMO.
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    • Profile picture of the author George Wright
      Originally Posted by AnniePot View Post

      I bookmarked this link a few days ago. I've never had an opportunity to use it, but it looks really good...

      ecover design - design it yourself online
      I use Photoshop actions, however I did a test of the one in the quote above and they are very acceptable.

      Nice find.

      George Wright
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      • Profile picture of the author Paul Fernandez
        Check the Warriors for hire section, you'll find a lot of great designers with great pricing!
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      • Profile picture of the author Heidi White
        Originally Posted by George Wright View Post

        I use Photoshop actions, however I did a test of the one in the quote above and they are very acceptable.

        Nice find.

        George Wright
        Yeah - But - in the test site above everyone's been talking about - it isn't free - if you look at the FAQ's.

        To download - one off - is $3.95, or you can get unlimited downloads for $9.95 a month.

        I'm just saying they lure you in by letting you play with the tools for free - then they gotcha!
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        • Profile picture of the author George Wright
          It was free for me.

          George Wright

          Originally Posted by Heidi White View Post

          Yeah - But - in the test site above everyone's been talking about - it isn't free - if you look at the FAQ's.

          To download - one off - is $3.95, or you can get unlimited downloads for $9.95 a month.

          I'm just saying they lure you in by letting you play with the tools for free - then they gotcha!
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  • Profile picture of the author Blacklisted
    Ebook Covers are created through photoshop. . .

    f you want email me. kenn.koher(@)gmail(.com) will create ebook it a cover for you for $5 dollar
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  • Profile picture of the author ganesh
    You can create a free or paid eBook cover here: ecover design - design it yourself online . It is very easy to use. Give it a try before considering paid options.
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  • Profile picture of the author Vlad Bacioiu
    I make the ecovers myself with Photoshop ! I can make a great one if you take a look at my sig.
    Also I recommend this free site : ecover design - design it yourself online
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  • Profile picture of the author Luke Graham
    Originally Posted by Cheree C View Post

    I want to write an ebook but I don't know anything about graphics. So can anyone please tell me how to create an ebook cover?
    Cheree,

    Save yourself the hassle and time; Theres a guy on the "for hire" section that, if you can get him when he is available, that does a superb job of mini-site layouts which includes ebook covers (starts at $17 iirc) - bear in mind you might need site graphics as well

    Ahh, here's the link too;

    http://www.warriorforum.com/warriors...le-result.html

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    • Profile picture of the author Cheree C
      Originally Posted by Luke Graham View Post

      Cheree,

      Save yourself the hassle and time; Theres a guy on the "for hire" section that, if you can get him when he is available, that does a superb job of mini-site layouts which includes ebook covers (starts at $17 iirc) - bear in mind you might need site graphics as well

      Ahh, here's the link too;

      http://www.warriorforum.com/warriors...le-result.html

      Quick - Polite - and recommended
      Thanks I will definitely check him out
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  • Profile picture of the author onlinecasinodeck
    Originally Posted by Cheree C View Post

    I want to write an ebook but I don't know anything about graphics. So can anyone please tell me how to create an ebook cover?
    You can use Free Clip art on the web and combine those graphics on a plain sheet, It takes only a bit of imagination, then save it.
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    • Profile picture of the author Cheree C
      Ok thanks I have so much to choose from, I don't think I am ready to create my own ecover yet. I am definitely going to outsource this
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  • Profile picture of the author Blacklisted
    Cant send PM.. Sorry..
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  • Profile picture of the author RefundHost
    Dear Cheree

    The most common mistake I see are eBook covers which make
    the product look like it is more pages than customers actually get.

    I have a 7 page ebook with less than 3 refunds in over 2,000 sales
    because my eBook cover shown on the sale page looks like it has
    seven pages ... not a novel or 100 page report.

    I also come right out and say how many pages ( of real content ) there are.

    Funny enough, my covers are all made with cheap graphics and MS Paint!

    ( Start > All Programs > Accessories > Paint .... depending on your computer OS )
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  • Profile picture of the author aridz
    There are several website offer free ebook cover and photoshop action file (.atn). This file consists of several programmed tasks as to make the raw graphic to become an ebook. I have a video but it is on my language.

    www[dot]youtube[dot]com/watch?v=OA1recSN5Tg

    I can make a new video in English if you want to.
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  • Profile picture of the author celente
    I would outsource this.

    I use semmy and agung in the warriors for hire section.

    These guys are very cheap and their covers they do are insane quality for the price.

    Just my 2 cents.

    Good luck.
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