(((PSST! Hey you! Need an eBook Cover graphic?)))

Ghalt · 07-22-2009, 11:58 AM

"What a Rip Off!"

All I needed was an eBook cover, and what I got was junk!

I had created an eBook and was already selling it successfully, but wanted to ramp up sales with a better-looking sales page. So, I found an online source for designers and hired one to do my cover.

The first graphic he sent was just my title on a plain brown background...not even any cool images!

I was mad!

I sent him competitor products so he could see the theme I was going for. I even ended up sending him some graphics to use. After four or five attempts, I got something that didn't look terrible, but it cost me a lot of my time, and over $50!

I knew I could do better myself...and I'm not even a designer!

So, I downloaded GIMP. It's free graphic design software, as powerful as Photoshop, but without the $300 sticker price!

I played around with GIMP, bought books on how to use it, and got better at it, but I couldn't get the 3D Covers to look the way I wanted. I searched the internet, and found NOTHING that told me how to make what I wanted...a good-looking 3D ebook cover.

I needed help.

That's when Alex entered the picture. I knew my friend Alex had done some graphic design before, and was an incredible artist. I enlisted his help, and in a few months together we figured out all the detailed steps to create really great-looking ebook cover graphics. It occurred to me that as hard as I had looked for a good tutorial on how to make these graphics, I bet there are people LIKE YOU who could use this information, too.

Once we could recreate a professional-looking ebook cover every time, we documented the exact steps taken. We took screenshots, we wrote down exact settings, and we listed out all the resources we used (like where to get license-free graphics).

Then, the final step: "The Wife Test".

Neither of our wives had any experience with graphic design...especially not on a computer. So, to bullet-proof our new guide, we had them sit down with it and walk through step-by-step. I'm not gonna lie...we hadn't documented well enough the first time around. We watched where they stumbled, and added clarity to make a tutorial robust enough for a complete beginner.

But we wanted MORE than just a written tutorial.

So, we took anything that could be useful to someone creating their own ebook cover, and stuffed it into the "Make Your Own EBook Cover" package.

You get:

1. Access to free, powerful software that makes photo-quality ebook covers.

2. Exact instructions on how to find thousands of royalty-free high-quality images for you to use on your covers.

3. Step-by-step instructions that walk you through building your ebook cover.

4. Design tips to take your covers from 'blah' to 'WOW!'

5. Templates to get you started immediately, to provide variety, and to speed up your cover-making.

6. Quick Reference Guide - all the steps of the main guide without all the detail, enabling you to quickly repeat the process.

7. Strategies for making money...by selling ebook covers to other ebook authors.

I love that last one! Instead of paying someone else to make a mediocre cover, I show you how to find people to PAY YOU top dollar for your graphics! In fact, we made 3 videos to demonstrate how to make money with "Make Your Own EBook Covers".

With the "Make Your Own Ebook Covers" package, you'll be able to create professional covers quickly, using free software...and you can do it over and over again!

"What?! You don't have an artistic bone in your body?"

NO PROBLEM!!

We give you the tools to make professional-looking covers. If you have a designer's eye, you can take it and run with it.

But some of us aren't gifted at design and layout. Which is why we give you several templates with specific instructions on how to use them. Some are so simple, all you have to do is edit the title!!

Download the guide, and within minutes you'll be building your own ebook cover with confidence!

Bonus: Learn to make Web 2.0-style buttons!

You know those cool-looking, glossy, rounded buttons that you see everywhere on the web? (Like the 'Get It Now!' button at the bottom of this page.) They are very popular, and frankly they look really nice. I had to learn how to make them for the button at the bottom of this page, so I figured, "Why not document how to do it and include it in the package?"

As part of the bonus, we've added:

* a video tutorial to show you how
* a step-by-step tutorial to document the exact settings
* a template that you can play with and modify to make your own buttons right out-of-the-box!

Get it now...instant download available!

LATEST UPDATE!! - We've added a Members-Only section, with a Video Tutorial!! It takes everything in the existing guide (65-page PDF), and explains it in a Video walkthrough.

Six videos currently:

Video #1 - Intro to GIMP Tools (4:40)

Video #2 - Understanding Layers (9:33)

Video #3 - Creating the Cover (18:01)

Video #4 - Photo-realistic Touches (32:51)

Video #5 - Making Cool Font Effects (8:24)

Video #6 - Importing Photos and Images (13:16)

Special Discount for Warriors Only!

jamsferguson · 08-20-2009, 03:21 PM

Ummmm....
the Warrior Forum members special price is the same as the general public price. what gives?

Ghalt · 08-20-2009, 03:41 PM

Doh.

The coupon expired.

Sorry about that.

Try the link now.

If it still shows the $27 version, delete cookies for makeebookcovers.com.

Zillionairemind · 07-30-2010, 02:41 AM

Yep got it at the warrior special offer.Thanks.

Ed.

07-22-2009, 11:58 AM	#1
Ghalt HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA, USA. Posts: 226 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 20 Thanked 274 Times in 23 Posts	(((PSST! Hey you! Need an eBook Cover graphic?))) "What a Rip Off!" All I needed was an eBook cover, and what I got was junk! I had created an eBook and was already selling it successfully, but wanted to ramp up sales with a better-looking sales page. So, I found an online source for designers and hired one to do my cover. The first graphic he sent was just my title on a plain brown background...not even any cool images! I was mad! I sent him competitor products so he could see the theme I was going for. I even ended up sending him some graphics to use. After four or five attempts, I got something that didn't look terrible, but it cost me a lot of my time, and over $50! I knew I could do better myself...and I'm not even a designer! So, I downloaded GIMP. It's free graphic design software, as powerful as Photoshop, but without the $300 sticker price! I played around with GIMP, bought books on how to use it, and got better at it, but I couldn't get the 3D Covers to look the way I wanted. I searched the internet, and found NOTHING that told me how to make what I wanted...a good-looking 3D ebook cover. I needed help. That's when Alex entered the picture. I knew my friend Alex had done some graphic design before, and was an incredible artist. I enlisted his help, and in a few months together we figured out all the detailed steps to create really great-looking ebook cover graphics. It occurred to me that as hard as I had looked for a good tutorial on how to make these graphics, I bet there are people LIKE YOU who could use this information, too. Once we could recreate a professional-looking ebook cover every time, we documented the exact steps taken. We took screenshots, we wrote down exact settings, and we listed out all the resources we used (like where to get license-free graphics). Then, the final step: "The Wife Test". Neither of our wives had any experience with graphic design...especially not on a computer. So, to bullet-proof our new guide, we had them sit down with it and walk through step-by-step. I'm not gonna lie...we hadn't documented well enough the first time around. We watched where they stumbled, and added clarity to make a tutorial robust enough for a complete beginner. But we wanted MORE than just a written tutorial. So, we took anything that could be useful to someone creating their own ebook cover, and stuffed it into the "Make Your Own EBook Cover" package. You get: 1. Access to free, powerful software that makes photo-quality ebook covers. 2. Exact instructions on how to find thousands of royalty-free high-quality images for you to use on your covers. 3. Step-by-step instructions that walk you through building your ebook cover. 4. Design tips to take your covers from 'blah' to 'WOW!' 5. Templates to get you started immediately, to provide variety, and to speed up your cover-making. 6. Quick Reference Guide - all the steps of the main guide without all the detail, enabling you to quickly repeat the process. 7. Strategies for making money...by selling ebook covers to other ebook authors. I love that last one! Instead of paying someone else to make a mediocre cover, I show you how to find people to PAY YOU top dollar for your graphics! In fact, we made 3 videos to demonstrate how to make money with "Make Your Own EBook Covers". With the "Make Your Own Ebook Covers" package, you'll be able to create professional covers quickly, using free software...and you can do it over and over again! "What?! You don't have an artistic bone in your body?" NO PROBLEM!! We give you the tools to make professional-looking covers. If you have a designer's eye, you can take it and run with it. But some of us aren't gifted at design and layout. Which is why we give you several templates with specific instructions on how to use them. Some are so simple, all you have to do is edit the title!! Download the guide, and within minutes you'll be building your own ebook cover with confidence! Bonus: Learn to make Web 2.0-style buttons! You know those cool-looking, glossy, rounded buttons that you see everywhere on the web? (Like the 'Get It Now!' button at the bottom of this page.) They are very popular, and frankly they look really nice. I had to learn how to make them for the button at the bottom of this page, so I figured, "Why not document how to do it and include it in the package?" As part of the bonus, we've added: * a video tutorial to show you how * a step-by-step tutorial to document the exact settings * a template that you can play with and modify to make your own buttons right out-of-the-box! Get it now...instant download available! LATEST UPDATE!! - We've added a Members-Only section, with a Video Tutorial!! It takes everything in the existing guide (65-page PDF), and explains it in a Video walkthrough. Six videos currently: Video #1 - Intro to GIMP Tools (4:40) Video #2 - Understanding Layers (9:33) Video #3 - Creating the Cover (18:01) Video #4 - Photo-realistic Touches (32:51) Video #5 - Making Cool Font Effects (8:24) Video #6 - Importing Photos and Images (13:16) Special Discount for Warriors Only!

08-20-2009, 03:21 PM	#2
jamsferguson Active Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 53 Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: (((PSST! Hey you! Need an eBook Cover graphic?))) Ummmm.... the Warrior Forum members special price is the same as the general public price. what gives?

08-20-2009, 03:41 PM	#3
Ghalt HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA, USA. Posts: 226 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 20 Thanked 274 Times in 23 Posts	Re: (((PSST! Hey you! Need an eBook Cover graphic?))) Doh. The coupon expired. Sorry about that. Try the link now. If it still shows the $27 version, delete cookies for makeebookcovers.com.

07-30-2010, 02:41 AM	#4
Zillionairemind HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: London,UK Posts: 292 Thanks: 0 Thanked 48 Times in 44 Posts	Re: (((PSST! Hey you! Need an eBook Cover graphic?))) Yep got it at the warrior special offer.Thanks. Ed.