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Where To Get An Outstanding Ecover For Kindle?

by neoo28
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Hi! . I wrote several fiction novels and I want to sell them on kindle Amazon.
I need high quality ecovers for my books, something that will stand out.

Can you recommend someone?
Thanks.
#ecover #kindle #outstanding
  • Profile picture of the author Corey Geer
    Originally Posted by neoo28 View Post

    Hi! . I wrote several fiction novels and I want to sell them on kindle Amazon.
    I need high quality ecovers for my books, something that will stand out.

    Can you recommend someone?
    Thanks.
    Why yes, I sure can.

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  • Profile picture of the author mywebwork
    You have a few options here.

    1 - Design one yourself if you have the talent. I've made a few with Gimp and have recently created a template in Microsoft Publisher that simplifies Kindle (and B&N, Smashwords, iBookStore and Writers Life) cover creation.

    2 - Look at the Warriors for Hire or try Fiverr - lots of cover gigs there. Make sure you read Amazon's updated specs for the cover size as they changed earlier this year.

    3 - Diana Heuser has made a number of covers for people in the Kindle section of this forum and has done some very nice work. You might try contacting her (WF user name DianaHeuser) and see if she's available.


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  • Profile picture of the author Rose Anderson
    Talk to Di,

    Kindle Format and/or Graphic Cover | The Nitty Gritty for Non Geeks
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  • Profile picture of the author garveyonweb
    Check out fiverr.com. I got some great graphics. Choose carefully; can't be beat for value, product can be variable. Def worth a look.
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    • Profile picture of the author TinkBD
      These are all good suggestions. Here are some issues to consider, as you consider your options:

      Research your niche/genre and see what is selling successfully It may not be what you think.

      For instance everyone seems to want to put a couple on a romance cover. However, currently in some romance niches , the bestsellers do not have people on the covers. Hmmmmm.

      Make sure the covers look good on a B&W kindle. That means that in a grayscale thumbnail 87 Pixels wide, you should be able to read the TITLE and the AUTHOR NAME.

      Also, book covers should be flat images, not the IM 3-d look, in most instances.
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  • Profile picture of the author Rose Anderson
    One more point - make sure the service you're using has the rights to the graphic. This has been a problem with some of the fiverr providers.

    Rose
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    • Profile picture of the author TinkBD
      Originally Posted by Rose Anderson View Post

      One more point - make sure the service you're using has the rights to the graphic. This has been a problem with some of the fiverr providers.

      Rose
      Rose has an excellent point.

      I purchase the images myself. If someone else is working for me, I provide the images.

      I write fiction and use Scrivener. I have created a Scrivener template for book Series that keeps everything together in one Scrivener project. Because image license rights vary so much, I have a folder in my Scrivener project where I keep a thumbnail of the purchase image as a reference, a copy and paste of the license, and the information on the artist to include in my book credits.

      If you write fiction, Scrivener is your friend...
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  • Profile picture of the author luckyman#9
    IMO, don't be cheap. Skip Fiverr all together.
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  • Profile picture of the author Paul Gram
    Definitely don't use Fiverr unless you purchase and supply the images used in the cover, but that kind of defeats the purpose of having someone else create a creative cover for you though.
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  • Profile picture of the author neoo28
    Thanks a lot for your answers. I difenetly do not want to use Fiverr. I do not want to go cheap on ebook cover. Does it matter to get absolutely unique design or it is OK to use stock images for design.
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    • Profile picture of the author TinkBD
      Originally Posted by neoo28 View Post

      Thanks a lot for your answers. I difenetly do not want to use Fiverr. I do not want to go cheap on ebook cover. Does it matter to get absolutely unique design or it is OK to use stock images for design.
      Unique book cover and stock images are two totally different issues.

      Most unique book covers use stock images in one way or another... The key is to present the stock image(s) in a different and unique way ;-)
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  • Profile picture of the author XanBarksdale
    Why not check out a service like 99Designs.com? I've had excellent experiences with them!

    It's going to cost about $300, but you're going to get a MUCH better product than what you would on Fiverr.

    At least check it out if you haven't already. $300 isn't much considering how much influence a cover has on whether the customer buys or not.
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    • Profile picture of the author Sandra Martinez
      This guy

      View Profile: SurrealPSD

      here in WF seems to know a bit (or a lot) about the subject.

      I don´t know if he takes jobs though.
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      • Profile picture of the author SurrealPSD
        Originally Posted by Sandra Martinez View Post

        This guy

        View Profile: SurrealPSD

        here in WF seems to know a bit (or a lot) about the subject.

        I don´t know if he takes jobs though.


        Aww, thanks for the shoutout Sandra x x

        Hi OP, I am taking commissions at the moment - fee $260 flat rate. Im a fiction specialist, it constitutes the bulk of my work. A few of my latest covers have been for award winning novels (Audible 2012 Award Winners) and Amazon Bestsellers in Fiction as well. Im also currently working for one of the biggest Horror authors of all time (initials CB).

        My primary niche is horror, but I can turn my hand to any concept imaginable. Please feel free to get in touch anytime

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  • Profile picture of the author Kevin Ocasio
    I've used Fiverr on a couple of occasions and had some really nice ecovers designed. The two sellers I used were:

    - http://fiverr.com/jw12792/create-a-unique-ebook-cover

    - http://fiverr.com/creativelog/conver...of-the-picture
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  • Profile picture of the author mikeac
    Theres a guy on odesk that has pretty impressive designs for a reasonable price, PM me if you want his contact info
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  • Profile picture of the author pawlu68
    Definitely go to fiverr.com .... you can get most things done for 5$ and it is usually good quality stuff.
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  • Profile picture of the author Steve Wells
    Outstanding eCover for Kindle or Average?

    For Outstanding, expect to pay at least $125.00 - $225.00 from a professional graphic designer, not just a graphic"s" designer. (in you were to go to an actual graphic design firm, expect to pay at least $500 to $1200)

    For Average, maybe some of the people mentioned above in this thread?

    No offence meant, just being honest and looking at this from a professional designers point of view, not just someone who owns and uses photoshop to make extra money designing graphics for Internet Marketers.

    Professional book cover designing has traditionally been done by trained graphic designers, who are skilled at typography, design and layout, using not only Adobe Photoshop, but Adobe Indesign. And what they charge for their design skills traditionally is much higher than what you'll find on this forum for the most part. But the skill level is usually lots higher also.
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    • Profile picture of the author SurrealPSD
      Originally Posted by Steve Wells View Post

      For Average, maybe some of the people mentioned above in this thread?
      You callin' me 'average'?
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      • Profile picture of the author Steve Wells
        Originally Posted by SurrealPSD View Post

        You callin' me 'average'?
        Lol, read the words carefully, "Maybe Some"....
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    • Profile picture of the author DianaHeuser
      Originally Posted by Steve Wells View Post


      For Average, maybe some of the people mentioned above in this thread?

      No offence meant, just being honest and looking at this from a professional designers point of view, not just someone who owns and uses photoshop to make extra money designing graphics for Internet Marketers.
      Pffft Steve :p,

      And sometimes you get outstanding quality for a really good price. Don't determine a designer's worth by their price.

      Sometimes they use the low price as a loss leader for future business

      As my American friends would say "Jus' sayin is all"

      Di
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      • Profile picture of the author Steve Wells
        Originally Posted by DianaHeuser View Post

        Pffft Steve :p,

        And sometimes you get outstanding quality for a really good price. Don't determine a designer's worth by their price.

        Sometimes they use the low price as a loss leader for future business

        As my American friends would say "Jus' sayin is all"

        Di
        What I said I am sure won't hurt your business, so I wouldn't get bent out of shape about it.

        You seem to have a nice crowd who likes your design work.
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  • Profile picture of the author aZapX
    I suggest you check the for hire section, they do great work over there.
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  • Profile picture of the author denysapu
    Here the great place to find Warriors For Hire
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  • Profile picture of the author akowally
    Fiverr.com graphic design gigs.

    Look at the reviews and communicate with the freelancer first before you order.

    Holla at me if you need a writer.

    Cheers
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  • Profile picture of the author johnben1444
    These is what any good designer can do. Experience is a better teacher.
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  • Profile picture of the author webmarket
    There are a number of people producing Kindle covers (and 3D eBook covers) to a remarkably high standard and for just $5 you really cannot go wrong - give it a try!
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    • Profile picture of the author Thaddaeus T. Hogg
      Well now, when you are talkin bout folks what make graphics, two of them folks come right to mind... Diana Heuser and Karl Warren!

      Now Di Heuser (she likes to be called Di cause she don't like to be called E, F or G) is good at just about anythin she does. I know for a fact that, not only does she do mighty fine bookcovers, BUT she is good at feedin chickens, sloppin the hogs and brandin the cows. I am thinkin she got all that experience from livin out in the jungles of South Africa.

      Karl Warren is a mighty fine graphics person what lives way over there in the United Kingdom! I am just itchin to go over there and discuss graphics with Karl over tea and crumpets or fish and chips. Quite honestly I ain't never figured out what fish has to do with gamblin but I'm game!

      You cain't go wrong by hirin either one a those folks. BTW, they is all official residents of Stumpwoody Holler so you KNOW they gots to be good folks!

      Ya'll take care now!
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  • Profile picture of the author sweetcrabhoney18
    I found some really classy and effective ecovers that cost $15 to $50.

    Littera Book Designs: Pre-Made Covers

    Go On Write. The Pre-made Kindle / eBook Book Cover Depository. << this one has 500 covers to pick from!

    Amazing covers can inspire amazing stories.
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  • Profile picture of the author kpierce
    Aloha neoo28!

    You may check out CoverDesignFactory.com. I self-publish as well and design my own book covers, as well as clients' book covers. Do let me know if I can help you with stuff.

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    • Profile picture of the author Sandra Martinez
      Originally Posted by kpierce View Post

      Aloha neoo28!

      You may check out CoverDesignFactory.com. I self-publish as well and design my own book covers, as well as clients' book covers. Do let me know if I can help you with stuff.

      Kristine
      Hey Kristine,
      I´m a tad confused with your signature... you have a 6 figures business and design covers?

      That´s awesome! I didn´t know you could scale like that.
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      • Profile picture of the author kpierce
        Originally Posted by Sandra Martinez View Post

        Hey Kristine,
        I´m a tad confused with your signature... you have a 6 figures business and design covers?

        That´s awesome! I didn´t know you could scale like that.
        Aloha Sandra,

        Thanks!

        I am Published Author, Online Business and Marketing Coach and a Graphics Designer/Visual Artist. I design covers because graphics design/visual arts are my passions in life. I don't outsource it even if that's the best way to go. I'd rather see my own designs in my own books and product launches
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        • Profile picture of the author LilBlackDress
          And make all my own covers with the cover maker software in my signature. Fast and easy and if you need to change a title etc.you can do it in a snap.
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  • Profile picture of the author Relic32
    I think fiverr would be a good place to look, very cheap. Otherwise there's killercovers.com which is way more expensive
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  • Profile picture of the author clever7
    This is a very interesting solution if you have the intention to create many ebooks and you need many ebook covers:

    http://www.warriorforum.com/warrior-...ml#post7314608
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