I might hate myself for this one. DIY ebook cover tutorial

DeadGuy · 03-24-2009, 09:00 AM

Here goes. Does anyone need or want a way to make your own eBook or eReport covers... using totally free software? At least once a week I've been getting questions about how to design these so I put together a tutorial to show you how to do it using PaintDotNet.

The tutorial is in flash format and steps you through a couple of the exact design processes. It's meant to show you the basic concepts of making covers, books and boxes in 3D. I'm not a graphic artist so you'll need to forgive the simple designs.

I set up a page for Warrior Form Members Only, so you can download it if you want it. Don't worry. I'm not selling anything here. Sort of my way of saying thanks for all the help I've received through this forum.
The page is blank except for the link to the zip file. You can get it HERE if you want it.

TMG Enterprises · 03-24-2009, 09:04 AM

Gee...I wish you had a real name listed.

"Thanks, DeadGuy" just doesn't sound right...lol.

Either way, thanks - I could use this. I downloaded, read the instruction page but then got stuck. None of the files seem to want to open for me.

I am assuming that I am doing something wrong since that is usually the case.

Tina G

DeadGuy · 03-24-2009, 09:14 AM

Hi Tina:

Hmmm. The tutorials should run in your web browser by clicking on either Lesson1.html or Lesson2.html. The format is swf (shockwave flash). You might need to update this flash plugin for your browser. Not sure what else might cause the problem.

Steve Porcaro · 03-24-2009, 09:18 AM

Why would you hate yourself? it is nice as a member of the community to give away free things.

It is also okay to sell in this community.

It is all about finding the right balance

Traffic101 · 03-24-2009, 09:21 AM

LOL...sorry if you do hate yourself, but I am thankful for your free info!

Thanks!

DeadGuy · 03-24-2009, 09:25 AM

You're welcome! The last time I gave away free stuff (on another forum) I was amazed by the negative posts that followed. I still don't understand it.

TMG Enterprises · 03-24-2009, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Not sure what else might cause the problem.

I got it now. I skipped the "extract all" step after downloading which is why it didn't work. Not enough caffeine this morning, I guess...lol.

Thanks for the lessons.

Tina G

camforbes · 03-24-2009, 10:34 AM

thanks dead dude. i like.

Les Blackwell · 03-24-2009, 10:41 AM

Thanks for the info
Dont worry about negative posts on other forums, I get them, but never on this one

lrjd · 03-24-2009, 10:43 AM

Very generous of you, Thanks alot.

bwall · 03-24-2009, 10:50 AM

Thanks a lot for the report and vids.
This is a good way for someone who doesn't want to invest in expensive graphics software to create their own ebook graphics.

TMG Enterprises · 03-24-2009, 10:53 AM

BTW, I hope you do a lot with tutorials. These are probably the clearest that I've ever seen with the step-by-step directions.

Tina G

mikebeta2 · 03-24-2009, 11:21 AM

Thanks for this. Good tutorial -
Mike

glchandler · 03-24-2009, 11:56 AM

Keep up the good work...especially in this special Warrior "price range"!!. Just a few minutes working with your tutorial helped me understand part of paint.net that I have been fighting for a few months now.

This tutorial will help me by leaps and bounds and double appreciation goes your way!

A.Zamani · 03-25-2009, 09:45 AM

thank...good info.....

A.Zamani

Oscar D · 03-25-2009, 12:14 PM

Thank you very much.

That info is going to be very useful.

vsl.online · 03-25-2009, 12:18 PM

Not a bad contribution from a DeadGuy here.

But seriously, that's one good ebook. I can use it myself. Hey how bout an ebook on how to make a great audiobookj? Heard of it ?

hotlinkz · 03-25-2009, 12:24 PM

Who says DeadGuys aren't cool?

I was just saying to myself yesterday..."self, you gotta figure out how to create cool ebook covers - seeing as the last two graphics guys were a disappointment and all."

Then I come here and get to snatch the very thing I needed from the hands of a DeadGuy!

Thank You Very Much!

Calvin

Sheila · 03-25-2009, 03:28 PM

Wow! Thanks . . . and great timing too. I've been working on putting together my ebook, and now I'll be able to make covers too :-) Thanks for your generous contribution!

Steve Sanchez · 03-25-2009, 03:37 PM

I guess great minds think alike. I was just getting ready to do the same thing. I see so many people wanting that info and it's really simple. At least that saves me some time and effort. If anyone wants some photoshop scripts on how to make ebooks let me know.

Brawnydt · 03-25-2009, 03:47 PM

Hey cool, just wanted to add my thanks in this post too. I was just wondering how to go about doing this for a client of mine. I've never bothered selling my own ebooks, so I've never had to worry about it. Thanks a lot for saving me the time and work!

My tip to you: Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid... (Steve Martins greatest movie)

LynnM · 03-25-2009, 05:45 PM

Just wanted to add my thanks, DeadGuy. Like many, I've ebooks without graphics sitting on my hard drive and was contemplating having to pay for covers. Most generous of you!

CalvinB · 03-25-2009, 06:31 PM

You must have been reading my mind because this is the one important graphic that I can't do myself and it's to explain to someone else exactly what I want or tough when I want to make a change.

Thanks,
Calvin

GeorgettaSterling · 03-26-2009, 12:41 AM

I never even heard of paintdotnet before. Last week I was struggling with a simple little background graphic for a Youtube channel, using (horror of horrors) MS Paint. I didn't feel like going through a gigantic gimp download and install (plus learning how to use it...). I kept thinking "Why didn't MS ever upgrade this dumb paint program?? Why aren't there any reasonable replacements for the casual/newbie graphics user?"

I almost didn't click on this thread - I am VERY happy I did! Got some new tools, a very nice tutorial on using them - for a dead guy, you sure know how to treat folks right!

BTW - there are haters everywhere. Wanna see REAL haters? Post a vid of yourself playing a guitar or singing on YT. Truly horrifying comments will follow. You have to keep it in perspective though - - the same haters post "you suck" on vids by some of the best musicians on the PLANET. The haters on WF, or some other marketing forum, are amateurs. Still pathetic, but lame compared to the creatively vicious creeps/pervs on YT...so grow that skin thicker and don't worry about the jerks. Chances are they don't enjoy their friendless lives spent in their parents' basement, playing WOW.

Thanks again!

Best Regards, Georgetta

03-24-2009, 09:00 AM	#1
DeadGuy Active Warrior Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 51 Thanks: 1 Thanked 24 Times in 10 Posts	I might hate myself for this one. DIY ebook cover tutorial Here goes. Does anyone need or want a way to make your own eBook or eReport covers... using totally free software? At least once a week I've been getting questions about how to design these so I put together a tutorial to show you how to do it using PaintDotNet. The tutorial is in flash format and steps you through a couple of the exact design processes. It's meant to show you the basic concepts of making covers, books and boxes in 3D. I'm not a graphic artist so you'll need to forgive the simple designs. I set up a page for Warrior Form Members Only, so you can download it if you want it. Don't worry. I'm not selling anything here. Sort of my way of saying thanks for all the help I've received through this forum. The page is blank except for the link to the zip file. You can get it HERE if you want it.
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03-24-2009, 09:04 AM	#2
TMG Enterprises Tina Golden War Room Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 1,995 Thanks: 809 Thanked 452 Times in 333 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: I might hate myself for this one. DIY ebook cover tutorial Gee...I wish you had a real name listed. "Thanks, DeadGuy" just doesn't sound right...lol. Either way, thanks - I could use this. I downloaded, read the instruction page but then got stuck. None of the files seem to want to open for me. I am assuming that I am doing something wrong since that is usually the case. Tina G
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03-24-2009, 09:14 AM	#3
DeadGuy Active Warrior Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 51 Thanks: 1 Thanked 24 Times in 10 Posts	Re: I might hate myself for this one. DIY ebook cover tutorial Hi Tina: Hmmm. The tutorials should run in your web browser by clicking on either Lesson1.html or Lesson2.html. The format is swf (shockwave flash). You might need to update this flash plugin for your browser. Not sure what else might cause the problem.
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03-24-2009, 09:18 AM	#4
Steve Porcaro Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New York Posts: 795 Thanks: 73 Thanked 26 Times in 19 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: I might hate myself for this one. DIY ebook cover tutorial Why would you hate yourself? it is nice as a member of the community to give away free things. It is also okay to sell in this community. It is all about finding the right balance
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DeadGuy Active Warrior Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 51 Thanks: 1 Thanked 24 Times in 10 Posts	Re: I might hate myself for this one. DIY ebook cover tutorial You're welcome! The last time I gave away free stuff (on another forum) I was amazed by the negative posts that followed. I still don't understand it.
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bwall Ben Waller War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida, USA. Posts: 126 Thanks: 14 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Re: I might hate myself for this one. DIY ebook cover tutorial Thanks a lot for the report and vids. This is a good way for someone who doesn't want to invest in expensive graphics software to create their own ebook graphics.

03-24-2009, 10:53 AM	#12
TMG Enterprises Tina Golden War Room Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 1,995 Thanks: 809 Thanked 452 Times in 333 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: I might hate myself for this one. DIY ebook cover tutorial BTW, I hope you do a lot with tutorials. These are probably the clearest that I've ever seen with the step-by-step directions. Tina G
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mikebeta2 Warrior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: I might hate myself for this one. DIY ebook cover tutorial Thanks for this. Good tutorial - Mike

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Steve Sanchez HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 180 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Social Networking	Re: I might hate myself for this one. DIY ebook cover tutorial I guess great minds think alike. I was just getting ready to do the same thing. I see so many people wanting that info and it's really simple. At least that saves me some time and effort. If anyone wants some photoshop scripts on how to make ebooks let me know.
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Brawnydt Globe Trotting Hippie War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: On the beach in Mexico Posts: 124 Thanks: 11 Thanked 18 Times in 15 Posts Social Networking	Re: I might hate myself for this one. DIY ebook cover tutorial Hey cool, just wanted to add my thanks in this post too. I was just wondering how to go about doing this for a client of mine. I've never bothered selling my own ebooks, so I've never had to worry about it. Thanks a lot for saving me the time and work! My tip to you: Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid... (Steve Martins greatest movie)

03-25-2009, 05:45 PM	#22
LynnM There's aye something War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NE Scotland Posts: 207 Thanks: 73 Thanked 47 Times in 45 Posts	Re: I might hate myself for this one. DIY ebook cover tutorial Just wanted to add my thanks, DeadGuy. Like many, I've ebooks without graphics sitting on my hard drive and was contemplating having to pay for covers. Most generous of you!

03-25-2009, 06:31 PM	#23
CalvinB Calvin Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: I might hate myself for this one. DIY ebook cover tutorial You must have been reading my mind because this is the one important graphic that I can't do myself and it's to explain to someone else exactly what I want or tough when I want to make a change. Thanks, Calvin

03-26-2009, 12:41 AM	#24
GeorgettaSterling HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 150 Thanks: 23 Thanked 11 Times in 9 Posts	Re: I might hate myself for this one. DIY ebook cover tutorial I never even heard of paintdotnet before. Last week I was struggling with a simple little background graphic for a Youtube channel, using (horror of horrors) MS Paint. I didn't feel like going through a gigantic gimp download and install (plus learning how to use it...). I kept thinking "Why didn't MS ever upgrade this dumb paint program?? Why aren't there any reasonable replacements for the casual/newbie graphics user?" I almost didn't click on this thread - I am VERY happy I did! Got some new tools, a very nice tutorial on using them - for a dead guy, you sure know how to treat folks right! BTW - there are haters everywhere. Wanna see REAL haters? Post a vid of yourself playing a guitar or singing on YT. Truly horrifying comments will follow. You have to keep it in perspective though - - the same haters post "you suck" on vids by some of the best musicians on the PLANET. The haters on WF, or some other marketing forum, are amateurs. Still pathetic, but lame compared to the creatively vicious creeps/pervs on YT...so grow that skin thicker and don't worry about the jerks. Chances are they don't enjoy their friendless lives spent in their parents' basement, playing WOW. Thanks again! Best Regards, Georgetta