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15 years ago

Hey, that's pretty neat. I never been able to create ebook cover graphic though I have bought the software. Can't really get to make it looks presentable.

I am still figuring out how I can put background picture but blend with words that can clear stand out. I will need to spend time doing it until I get it right.

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Raydal

15 years ago

Originally Posted by edhan

Hey, that's pretty neat. I never been able to create ebook cover graphic though I have bought the software. Can't really get to make it looks presentable.

I am still figuring out how I can put background picture but blend with words that can clear stand out. I will need to spend time doing it until I get it right.

As you can see I didn't try to be fancy. Those are just squares, background
color and plain text. There are no pictures or anything. I'll learn those
other heavy stuff afterwards I guess.

-Ray Edwards

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edhan

15 years ago

Though you do not have graphic picture, your wording is smooth whereas when I tried, it is sort of jagged. Guess that is your first attempt and it is much better than me.

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Raydal

15 years ago

Originally Posted by edhan

Though you do not have graphic picture, your wording is smooth whereas when I tried, it is sort of jagged. Guess that is your first attempt and it is much better than me.

What software are you using to do the cover graphics? (As I use
Fireworks before rendering in Box 3D?)

-Ray

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yesacpow 15 years ago

Not too shabby for starters but I bet the pros may be laughing at your handy work........
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- DonDavis 15 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by yesacpow
  
  Not too shabby for starters but I bet the pros may be laughing at your handy work........
  
  Yeah, I wouldn't give up the copywriting job just yet...
  
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- Quilst 15 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by yesacpow
  
  Not too shabby for starters but I bet the pros may be laughing at your handy work........
  
  It looks ok. Why should we laugh?
  
  Practice makes perfect
  
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  Steve Sanchez 15 years ago
  
  So how long did it take you? I hope you save the template! Not too shabby, keep up the good work.
  
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  Raydal 15 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Quilst
  
  It looks ok. Why should we laugh?
  
  Practice makes perfect
  
  Well, what can I say? An expert has spoken!
  
  @Steve, it took me about 30 minutes. The toughest part was
  getting the proper dimensions and choosing background colors
  and text style and colors that go well together.
  
  I guess for experts they would already know these combinations
  or have ready-made templates they play around with.
  
  And for sure, I saved the 'template'.
  
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  Karen Blundell 15 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Quilst
  
  It looks ok. Why should we laugh?
  
  Practice makes perfect
  
  and it's people like you who make the world a better place, Quilst
  
  Ray, I think you did a pretty good job!
  
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edhan 15 years ago

Originally Posted by Raydal

What software are you using to do the cover graphics? (As I use
Fireworks before rendering in Box 3D?)

-Ray

I bought the ebook cover creator. I use text from paint shop pro and copy over to the ebook cover creator.
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- Raydal 15 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by edhan
  
  I bought the ebook cover creator. I use text from paint shop pro and copy over to the ebook cover creator.
  
  My guess is that the skewed text came from the paint shop pro since
  the software can only render what you feed it.
  
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sbucciarel

Banned 15 years ago

Looks great ... I'll have to check out that software. Never tried it before but it looks promising

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sevenish

15 years ago

Originally Posted by Raydal

I guess I'll be giving up copywriting for graphics soon!

I'm not sure your results warrant such a move.

Truman Capote remarked once about Kerouak in saying "That isn't writing at all; that's typing."

While I'm not sure I agree with his assessment of the Kerouak work (I love Kerouak), I think it's important to understand the difference between proficiency with software and the ability to compose and ideate.

Just my .02

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BizBooks

15 years ago

raydal...

as soon as you post your WSO "free copywriting with purchase of an ecover..."

im in!

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Michael Mayo 15 years ago

I second this!

Originally Posted by BizBooks

raydal...

as soon as you post your WSO "free copywriting with purchase of an ecover..."

im in!

Let us know,
Have a Great Day!
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Raydal 15 years ago

Originally Posted by BizBooks

raydal...

as soon as you post your WSO "free copywriting with purchase of an ecover..."

im in!

LOL! You know how those kind of deals break down.
Haven't you seen the "FREE" DVD offers where you just
pay for shipping and handling?

So my WSO would be "FREE Copywriting with purchase of an ecover"

Copywriting = FREE, eCover = $10,000

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ElysiaB

15 years ago

Ooooo look at you go!

Fantastic

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Raydal

15 years ago

Originally Posted by ProductCreator

I am still looking for a decent software package that does not require Photoshop, has a wide library of built-in clipart/designs and also produces a great rendered cover. Does such a package exist? Every package I see seems to fall down on at least one of these points.

I wish I could find one as well. With all of research and comparisons
Box 3D did the best in terms of price/quality/variety. But it's best at
rendering. You don't have any built-in templates to work with.

So you have to do all the leg work--you have to feed it quality.
I'm surprised that the company hasn't filled in this gap. But
perhaps in a later version they would.

Of course nothing beats photoshop and some good scripts. I just
think it hard to invest so much money in photoshop that I wouldn't
use that often. I guess the same way in which a graphic artist
wouldn't invest thousands of dollars building a copywriting library.

So I'm just a graphic tinkerer ... when I want the hardcore stuff
I pay an expert.

-Ray Edwards

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Michael Mayo 15 years ago

Originally Posted by Raydal

when I want the hardcore stuff
I pay an expert.

-Ray Edwards

Spit my coffee all over the monitor...lol

Thanks Ray!
Michael
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Steven Wagenheim 15 years ago

Ray, when you've got that kind of credibility, you could put up a cover
that says "Buy Me!" and you'll probably make sales.

I used to have that same software and chucked it for Photoshop. I'm no
graphic artist but with Michael M's action scripts, there is just no comparison
to anything else out there.

Besides, I don't think graphic artists make as much as copywriters anyway.
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kenboss

15 years ago

The pros may be laughing, but I for one like being able to read what it says. Which I CAN! YAY!

And why should it have to have a picture? LOTS of bestselling physical books don't have pictures on the cover - especially nonfiction. So there!

But let me take issue with one thing here: in no way does your work on this cover constitute "giving up copywriting"

- You've practically squeezed a whole SALESPAGE on there, mate!!!
:rolleyes: Just couldn't help yourself: admit it!!!!!

btw I am REALLY enjoying my prize copy of Secrets of the 15% Salesletter that I won in your little contest last week!

- I am going through it very gradually because there are so many notes to take. I think I am actually uncovering a hidden passion for copywriting I didn't know I had! It feels like a live masterclass. The amount of detail is incredible, and I know you didn't ask for one, but a testimonial is on the way, as soon as I get through it all, or probably sooner than -- And I always deliver on my promises!

cheers
Ken

PS hey wait a minute -- that WAS a testimonial!!! YOU did that, didn't you - You sneakily NLP'd me or something!!!!

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Raydal

15 years ago

Originally Posted by kenboss

The pros may be laughing, but I for one like being able to read what it says. Which I CAN! YAY!

btw I am REALLY enjoying my prize copy of Secrets of the 15% Salesletter that I won in your little contest last week!

- I am going through it very gradually because there are so many notes to take. I think I am actually uncovering a hidden passion for copywriting I didn't know I had! It feels like a live masterclass. The amount of detail is incredible, and I know you didn't ask for one, but a testimonial is on the way, as soon as I get through it all, or probably sooner than -- And I always deliver on my promises!

cheers
Ken

PS hey wait a minute -- that WAS a testimonial!!! YOU did that, didn't you - You sneakily NLP'd me or something!!!!

Ken,

Be careful. People would think that I put you up to this.

Anyway glad that you are enjoying your prize. Actually,
when I first ran that product as a WSO, many Warriors told
me that I should make it a $997 copywriting course.

But, back on subject. I did try to get as much text on
the book cover as possible. I think too many graphics
take away from the book title--the words should do the
selling.

-Ray Edwards

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kenboss 15 years ago

Originally Posted by Raydal

I think too many graphics
take away from the book title--the words should do the
selling.

-Ray Edwards

Spoken like a true copywriter!!!
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Christie Love

15 years ago

Hey Ray,

I just knooooooow you're going to share your new toy with me. :-)

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MeTellYou

15 years ago

looks way good. I have the software and think it's amazing. I believe photoshop is better for such things, but I only have the elements version so I get only about half the tools of the full photoshop. if that...

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15 years ago

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Sandor Verebi 15 years ago

Hi Ray,

Your humour - you give up copywriting for graphycs - is appreciatable.

Btw your cover is a good work at first attempt.

It occurred to someone else already that he went on an excursion onto an area where he hadn't been yet. The world makes progress in this manner. We would live in the Stone Age if wouldn't have been experimenting people yet.

Ray, don't hold yourself back.

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