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The Book Cover Challenge
Knowing the importance of having a good book cover, I made sure the cover for THE MAN WHO WATCHED THE WORLD END was designed by someone who could give it a professional look. As I begin providing a graphic designer with my thoughts for the cover of my second novel, I’m once again faced with the goal of beating one challenge: if my novel is included on a table full of traditionally published books, can readers pick out which one was self-published and which ones were traditionally published, based purely by their covers? Why is this important? Two reasons.
1. A book’s cover is the first impression you give potential readers, and a cover that looks like a quickly pieced-together photoshop will make people think you aren’t taking your finished product very seriously. It doesn’t matter if the quality of the writing doesn’t match the quality of the cover. Why would anyone invest time in a novel if they think the author didn’t spend much time on it themself? Or they might think that if the writer didn’t invest in a good cover, they also probably didn’t invest in an editor. Either way, a bad cover will likely make potential readers assume the writing isn’t much better. As Pam Stack, host and producer at Authors on the Air, says, “Books are your product. No matter how much you’ve immersed yourself in your craft, if you’ve got an ugly product, it’s not going to sell.” (http://authorsontheair.com/importance...)
2. Even though self-publishing is more popular than ever, and even though some truly incredible writers are publishing their books independently, there are still many readers who choose only to read traditionally published novels. If your cover can't trick these people into thinking your book might be found in a bookstore, they will never even consider your writing. A professionally designed cover is a fraction of the cost of an editor. If you can afford to have someone make sure your writing is flawless, you can afford to have a cover designed that grabs everyone’s interest. As Indie Authors News says, “A good cover will reinforce the customer’s initial attraction.” (http://www.indieauthornews.com/2012/1...) Heck, for readers who pick books based solely on their covers, a good cover can create that initial attraction all by itself.
In a couple weeks I’ll have the finished cover in hand for my second novel, A DIFFERENT ALCHEMY, and I hope when everyone sees it they will think it looks as good, if not better, than the book covers they see in stores. Stay tuned to find out for yourself.
1. A book’s cover is the first impression you give potential readers, and a cover that looks like a quickly pieced-together photoshop will make people think you aren’t taking your finished product very seriously. It doesn’t matter if the quality of the writing doesn’t match the quality of the cover. Why would anyone invest time in a novel if they think the author didn’t spend much time on it themself? Or they might think that if the writer didn’t invest in a good cover, they also probably didn’t invest in an editor. Either way, a bad cover will likely make potential readers assume the writing isn’t much better. As Pam Stack, host and producer at Authors on the Air, says, “Books are your product. No matter how much you’ve immersed yourself in your craft, if you’ve got an ugly product, it’s not going to sell.” (http://authorsontheair.com/importance...)
2. Even though self-publishing is more popular than ever, and even though some truly incredible writers are publishing their books independently, there are still many readers who choose only to read traditionally published novels. If your cover can't trick these people into thinking your book might be found in a bookstore, they will never even consider your writing. A professionally designed cover is a fraction of the cost of an editor. If you can afford to have someone make sure your writing is flawless, you can afford to have a cover designed that grabs everyone’s interest. As Indie Authors News says, “A good cover will reinforce the customer’s initial attraction.” (http://www.indieauthornews.com/2012/1...) Heck, for readers who pick books based solely on their covers, a good cover can create that initial attraction all by itself.
In a couple weeks I’ll have the finished cover in hand for my second novel, A DIFFERENT ALCHEMY, and I hope when everyone sees it they will think it looks as good, if not better, than the book covers they see in stores. Stay tuned to find out for yourself.
Cover Reveal: A DIFFERENT ALCHEMY
The cover for my next novel is finished!
One man’s loss mirrors an entire society’s sorrow at their impending extinction.
A Different Alchemy will be released on January 14th. Like my first book, The Man Who Watched The World End, it takes place in the world of the Great De-evolution, a setting in which mankind is slowly fading away. It's a completely stand-alone story, though, meaning you don't have to have read my first book to understand what is happening in this one.
I hope you enjoy it.
Check out http://www.watchtheworldend.com for additional information and periodic updates.
And thanks to Truenotdreams Design for another great cover. http://truenotdreams.deviantart.com/g...
One man’s loss mirrors an entire society’s sorrow at their impending extinction.
A Different Alchemy will be released on January 14th. Like my first book, The Man Who Watched The World End, it takes place in the world of the Great De-evolution, a setting in which mankind is slowly fading away. It's a completely stand-alone story, though, meaning you don't have to have read my first book to understand what is happening in this one.
I hope you enjoy it.
Check out http://www.watchtheworldend.com for additional information and periodic updates.
And thanks to Truenotdreams Design for another great cover. http://truenotdreams.deviantart.com/g...
Cover Reveal: The Hauntings of Playing God
Will the final member of the human race be thought of as a caretaker or as a monster?
The Hauntings of Playing God will be released on Thursday, August 28th. As a release-day special, the e-book will be only $0.99, but only for the first 24 hours it's out. If you plan on reading the final installment of the world where mankind is slowly fading away, make sure you mark your calendars for the 28th so you can get it before it changes to its regular price!
Like my other two Great De-evolution books, The Man Who Watched The World End, and A Different Alchemy, The Hauntings of Playing God is a completely stand-alone story, meaning you don't have to have read my other books to understand what is happening in this one.
I hope you enjoy it.
Be sure to check out http://www.watchtheworldend.com for more information and periodic updates.
And thanks to Truenotdreams Design for another great cover.
The Hauntings of Playing God will be released on Thursday, August 28th. As a release-day special, the e-book will be only $0.99, but only for the first 24 hours it's out. If you plan on reading the final installment of the world where mankind is slowly fading away, make sure you mark your calendars for the 28th so you can get it before it changes to its regular price!
Like my other two Great De-evolution books, The Man Who Watched The World End, and A Different Alchemy, The Hauntings of Playing God is a completely stand-alone story, meaning you don't have to have read my other books to understand what is happening in this one.
I hope you enjoy it.
Be sure to check out http://www.watchtheworldend.com for more information and periodic updates.
And thanks to Truenotdreams Design for another great cover.
Cover Reveal - The Theta Timeline
I'm very excited to share the cover of my next novel with everyone. I hope you love it as much as I do.
Leaders who rely on war and fear. The men and women who refuse to accept a tyrannical government. And an unreliable means of time travel in which most people don’t survive. Welcome to the nightmarish future of The Theta Timeline.
It's completely different than the covers for my Great De-evolution books so it'll be clear this is a departure from what I've written in the past. The Theta Timeline is also dystopian, but a completely different kind.
Everyone who signed up for my mailing list got an early preview of this cover a month ago. Have you signed up yet?
Leaders who rely on war and fear. The men and women who refuse to accept a tyrannical government. And an unreliable means of time travel in which most people don’t survive. Welcome to the nightmarish future of The Theta Timeline.
It's completely different than the covers for my Great De-evolution books so it'll be clear this is a departure from what I've written in the past. The Theta Timeline is also dystopian, but a completely different kind.
Everyone who signed up for my mailing list got an early preview of this cover a month ago. Have you signed up yet?
Cover Reveal: The Theta Prophecy
I'm very excited to share the cover of my next novel with everyone. I hope you love it as much as I do.
The Theta Prophecy is scheduled to be released on September 28th. While it takes place in the same world as The Theta Timeline, it has different characters and a different story, so it doesn't matter which one you read first.
I'll be doing a couple GoodReads giveaways for it. The next one will begin on Sept 29 so make sure you enter for a chance to win a signed copy.
The Theta Prophecy is scheduled to be released on September 28th. While it takes place in the same world as The Theta Timeline, it has different characters and a different story, so it doesn't matter which one you read first.
I'll be doing a couple GoodReads giveaways for it. The next one will begin on Sept 29 so make sure you enter for a chance to win a signed copy.
Cover Reveal - Book 4 in the Space Lore Series
My Space Lore books combine Arthurian legend with Star Wars.
Well, now the 4th book in the Space Lore series is going to be released and the cover will blow you away.
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In the years since the Round Table was formed, a campaign began to spread its message throughout the galaxy. Most planets willingly join, but others are hesitant.
Deep inside the Cartha sector, the course of history will forever be altered, not only because the Carthagens are a cunning and deadly species unlike anything the Round Table forces have met before, but because they are led by Lancelot, renowned as the greatest warrior in all of the galaxy.
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Book 4 of the Space Lore series can be pre-ordered today for only $0.99. But order it now because it will go up to its regular price after it’s released.
And to celebrate the release of Book 4, the Space Lore Boxed Set: Vol 1-3, will be 800% off its normal price and will also be only $0.99, but only from July 23-29. If you aren’t already caught up on this incredible blend of Arthurian legend and Star Wars, make sure you grab the boxed set July 23-29 for an incredible deal.
Well, now the 4th book in the Space Lore series is going to be released and the cover will blow you away.
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In the years since the Round Table was formed, a campaign began to spread its message throughout the galaxy. Most planets willingly join, but others are hesitant.
Deep inside the Cartha sector, the course of history will forever be altered, not only because the Carthagens are a cunning and deadly species unlike anything the Round Table forces have met before, but because they are led by Lancelot, renowned as the greatest warrior in all of the galaxy.
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Book 4 of the Space Lore series can be pre-ordered today for only $0.99. But order it now because it will go up to its regular price after it’s released.
And to celebrate the release of Book 4, the Space Lore Boxed Set: Vol 1-3, will be 800% off its normal price and will also be only $0.99, but only from July 23-29. If you aren’t already caught up on this incredible blend of Arthurian legend and Star Wars, make sure you grab the boxed set July 23-29 for an incredible deal.
Cover reveal for my next book!
My next story is coming out September 29 and is titled THE LAST VOTER. It’s a Great De-evolution story like the ones I’m known for. Check out the cover HERE
You can also pre-order a copy for only $0.99! Thanks for any support, and if you read it I hope you enjoy it as much as my other quiet apocalyptic stories.
http://chrisdietzel.com/2020/08/cover...
You can also pre-order a copy for only $0.99! Thanks for any support, and if you read it I hope you enjoy it as much as my other quiet apocalyptic stories.
http://chrisdietzel.com/2020/08/cover...
