Needing Help For a good Book Cover

[Emmanuel Jeremiah 111]

Hi everyone,

I am finding it hard to decide which of these book covers is best for my book. Can someone help choose which of these best reflect the title? 

[lynnmosher 8,114]

I think the best one is the second one, with folded hands. However, the typeface/font needs to be different and it's much too large. Maybe a different color ???

[lynnmosher 8,114]

I would also suggest going through Amazon's nonfiction/religious/Christian books and check out the covers. They may give you some ideas.

[Rene 233]

@Emmanuel JeremiahI agree with lynnmosher, the second one with the Bible is the best one. I love all the flowers but they don't give the right impression I think, you want to put something more meaningful on your cover. A picture like the Bible gives me the impression that its your foundation for your book, not anodal stories which is what I mostly find a lot of the newer Christian books. Your picture needs to show that your book is serious and not emotional fluff, just like its content.  

 

You've got good content in your book and your picture needs to reflect that. 

[HK1 2,135]

The one with the Bible on it. The others look like wedding/marriage books.

[MartinM 8]

The second one is best but center the text. Making the title a little smaller also will make it more professional looking. I know that we can’t all afford professional cover designers, but a good piece of advice I was given once was look at the books on your book shelf of the same genre and use them as guides. 

[Carol Peterson 238]

I agree--#2.

 

My reasoning, without knowing your audience, is that it is the only one men might be drawn to. All the others would appeal only to women.

 

Also agree with the font--having "All" on it's own line looks unbalanced. A smaller font most likely would take care of that as the words are most likely wrapping around automatically.

[Emmanuel Jeremiah 111]

8 hours ago, Carol Peterson said:

Also agree with the font--having "All" on it's own line looks unbalanced. A smaller font most likely would take care of that as the words are most likely wrapping around automatically.

Thanks. I have modify the text in #2. see how it looks now:

[MartinM 8]

Having 3 different fonts isn’t professional. The middle 3 lines follow the genre of children’s picture books. The top 2 and bottom 2 follow more of a 1990’s mystery show or book. Even changing the author name font seems bad. I don’t mean to be rude or critical. All I want is to be a help. The original font was perfect, it just needed to all be centered without the word “an” being alone. Just a quick note, the original cover #2 has the author name off center as well. You want to have the text Justified or left faced but not off set. 

Edited March 8 by MartinM

[Emmanuel Jeremiah 111]

8 hours ago, MartinM said:

I don’t mean to be rude or critical. All I want is to be a help.

I understand perfectly. I appreciate your help. I will re work it as you have suggested. Thanks Martin

[Celebrianne 93]

Book cover art is a brutal business. It's as subtle as how we know a show is a soap opera within a second or two.

Like @MartinMsaid, it is a good idea to look at a bunch of traditionally published covers in your genre. The trick is to blend in while standing out. Pay attention to the fonts--and it only costs a few dollars to buy a professional one that doesn't shout "I was made in Windows Paint!" even if it was. Colors in a genre are extra important as well. 

[Emmanuel Jeremiah 111]

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2 hours ago, Celebrianne said:

Pay attention to the fonts--and it only costs a few dollars to buy a professional one that doesn't shout "I was made in Windows Paint!" even if it was.

Thanks, 

where can I get a professional book cover designer?

[carolinamtne 4,860]

Put a post in Jobs and Project Connections. I seem to remember someone here who does book covers. 

 

And do a search in Writing and Publishing. This topic has several threads.

[Elaine 6]

Hi,

 

Good comments already in, but I'll add my bit and hope it helps. Of all the designs, the second has the most going for it.

But, it's great to have a design where every aspect works to grab a reader. The Title needs to stand out, not merge with the background image due to weak color selection. I'd say, re-look at your design.

[Emmanuel Jeremiah 111]

10 hours ago, Elaine said:

But, it's great to have a design where every aspect works to grab a reader. The Title needs to stand out, not merge with the background image due to weak color selection. I'd say, re-look at your design.

Thanks for your suggestion Elaine. What color (text font)  do you think will standout with the background (the one with hands)?