tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post891877239894397425..comments2024-02-22T05:37:41.257-05:00Comments on Christine Rains - Writer: Insecure Writer's Support Group for August 2013Christine Rainshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-83834662109927300022013-08-10T11:32:38.075-04:002013-08-10T11:32:38.075-04:00When considering a book from an author for the fir...When considering a book from an author for the first time I think the cover does play a large part in that first decision to pick it up and have a look. I know it's something we all know we shouldn't do but it's a natural instinct I think.<br />I certainly loved all the covers so far in The 13th Floor, and it would definitely be a shame to have a barcode in an inconvenient place ;-)<br /><br />I'm sure that whatever you plan for the collection will look just as great as what you have done so far. You've put so much effort into all the details, and that will show through.Heather Muskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06401981352369837021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-48931221526117171182013-08-08T14:59:53.043-04:002013-08-08T14:59:53.043-04:00Hi Christine, I searched until I found a lightweig...Hi Christine, I searched until I found a lightweight scooter that folds up and goes into the car. It arrives tomorrow, so we'll see!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07957545161716269528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-27270923406058673652013-08-07T21:35:50.863-04:002013-08-07T21:35:50.863-04:00I'm new to this aspect of publishing, but I hi...I'm new to this aspect of publishing, but I hired someone to do my first cover, and I love it. I'm one of those people who picks up a book because I like the cover. I can see why you're agonizing. But black is good. The Twilight Series are black with a pic, and they did KINDA good...Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-45847251784747285982013-08-07T19:36:23.638-04:002013-08-07T19:36:23.638-04:00i hav 2 ideas!
but they are animated... i will ema...i hav 2 ideas!<br />but they are animated... i will email u! yeah baby!Tara Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587802105993889515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-38377334415203044162013-08-07T19:30:10.514-04:002013-08-07T19:30:10.514-04:00Cover design is so tough! I love mystery novel cov...Cover design is so tough! I love mystery novel covers but they don't tell the reader that it's a mystery so I suspect I'll get them redone some day. Good luck!!Donna B. McNicolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15209611782116113024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-42096389000829729082013-08-07T15:26:09.986-04:002013-08-07T15:26:09.986-04:00Thank you all. I admit I judge on the cover too. T...Thank you all. I admit I judge on the cover too. The blurb is more important, but if I see a really bad cover, I won't pick up or click on the book. Even free books have to have a good cover.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-42691179181234289662013-08-07T14:48:45.482-04:002013-08-07T14:48:45.482-04:00The direction you're going with the covers is ...The direction you're going with the covers is the right one. I should know. I've seen what you're working on. *grins*<br /><br />And people do judge books by their cover. On the panel I was on, I said that covers for ebooks were even more important than a print cover.Cherie Reichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663147386014122939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-79497684382781932612013-08-07T14:08:41.671-04:002013-08-07T14:08:41.671-04:00Well, give it a shot. I'm sure it will be good...Well, give it a shot. I'm sure it will be good after all the energy you've put into it. Whatever you do, panic later.<br /><br />As to how I'm affected by covers: I'd say I do pick up books if they grab my eye. That doesn't mean I buy the book. That only happens when the story grabs me.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-64679855922648399522013-08-07T13:46:13.071-04:002013-08-07T13:46:13.071-04:00You found success before, you will again. It just ...You found success before, you will again. It just follows. Happy IWSG day!Molly/Cecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14754996366796005745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-13687347818941175262013-08-07T13:38:23.496-04:002013-08-07T13:38:23.496-04:00DON'T PANIC! Just grab your towel. :)
That...DON'T PANIC! Just grab your towel. :)<br /><br />That's why I hired out for my covers. It all got way beyond me.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-66995095284131142792013-08-07T13:03:46.359-04:002013-08-07T13:03:46.359-04:00Based on your other covers I have no doubt this on...Based on your other covers I have no doubt this one will be awesome. Good luck with it!Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-20902993287767842982013-08-07T12:57:02.279-04:002013-08-07T12:57:02.279-04:00I want to not judge a book by its cover but there&...I want to not judge a book by its cover but there's no doubt I pick them up because of covers all the time. <br />Good luck with your new idea.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-39243799085261997442013-08-07T12:38:37.878-04:002013-08-07T12:38:37.878-04:00I admit, the cover is the first thing I look at. T...I admit, the cover is the first thing I look at. The synopsis is second.<br />You could always make a couple designs and post them for a response.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-46166819196277570812013-08-07T12:35:46.647-04:002013-08-07T12:35:46.647-04:00I do judge a book by its cover. It is what draws ...I do judge a book by its cover. It is what draws me into the story. Especially now with Kindle. I can't turn the book over to check out the blurb.<br /><br />Good luck with your quest. I'm sure you'll find exactly what you are looking for.Jaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01855191816253362396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-89259505911500626902013-08-07T12:11:20.486-04:002013-08-07T12:11:20.486-04:00For me: cover and/or an interesting title are what...For me: cover and/or an interesting title are what make me pick up a book that I might not otherwise consider (because I've never heard of it or the author). That's just picking up the book, flipping it over and reading the back (or opening to the dust jacket flap). Then THAT has to interest me enough to open to the first page and skim to see whether I like the writing style. If I like the first page, I flip to a random page in the middle and test that a random sample also holds up. I have quite a process! But books are expensive now, plus I have limited shelf space, so unless it's a free download for my Kindle, I'm very selective.Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13464393340517511305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-49653856016947466852013-08-07T11:31:51.318-04:002013-08-07T11:31:51.318-04:00Cover design is definitely one thing I'm freak...Cover design is definitely one thing I'm freaked out to do.<br /><br />I love your covers! I'm sure you'll figure it out and come up with another awesome cover=)Katie Dunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08915462239326916701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-74733895150733006752013-08-07T11:16:22.233-04:002013-08-07T11:16:22.233-04:00Good luck with finding that perfect cover, it shou...Good luck with finding that perfect cover, it should truely be a work of art. I panicked over finding my cover as well because it is that important. One of the good things about publishing independent is that we have more choices. I am looking forward to see what you come up with! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04218651886143284455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-70750973093644778402013-08-07T10:34:30.754-04:002013-08-07T10:34:30.754-04:00A good cover definitely gets me to pick up a book....A good cover definitely gets me to pick up a book. You'll find a great one, I know!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10680066584646789184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-59636743774924703712013-08-07T10:32:25.727-04:002013-08-07T10:32:25.727-04:00I totally judge a book by its cover, unless I'...I totally judge a book by its cover, unless I've heard a lot about it otherwise. I can't wait to see what you come up with!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00741349796538313075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-26498370469010845052013-08-07T09:45:23.764-04:002013-08-07T09:45:23.764-04:00Woot! I'm excited to see what you come up with...Woot! I'm excited to see what you come up with! Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04526192448146446752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-58013329961275263682013-08-07T06:09:48.234-04:002013-08-07T06:09:48.234-04:00Based on how wonderful your other covers are, I...Based on how wonderful your other covers are, I'm going to guess your new cover will be awesome:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-71757229643439667322013-08-07T05:05:39.556-04:002013-08-07T05:05:39.556-04:00I shall be adding more poetry, Christine, and hope...I shall be adding more poetry, Christine, and hope you find some more that you enjoy. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07957545161716269528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-11417576142843625992013-08-07T04:43:07.343-04:002013-08-07T04:43:07.343-04:00The cover is usually the first thing we see so I t...The cover is usually the first thing we see so I think it is important in drawing people in. Good luck with your quest for the perfect look for your book I look forward to seeing it. I'm sure it will be great :)Suzanne Furnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00908200156114453054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-11770759057406096282013-08-07T03:58:39.308-04:002013-08-07T03:58:39.308-04:00I do judge a book by cover - this is the first inf...I do judge a book by cover - this is the first info you have when analyzing a book. if I like the description then I'm buying it. But the cover is the one that makes me go read the description. <br /><br />I'm sure you'll find a great cover for your book.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00872129157580383933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-6287542100934211512013-08-07T03:40:49.627-04:002013-08-07T03:40:49.627-04:00I usually don't, but in discussion with my 12 ...I usually don't, but in discussion with my 12 year old daughter I discovered that it's the driving force in her decision to pick up a book. <br /><br />Go with what you feel is best. In the end it's what usually is right.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04419944234795666194noreply@blogger.com