What you need to know about cover design – self-published or not

I'm guesting today at Bubblecow, the site for writers started by novelist Caroline Smailes. Bubblecow's site is a treasure trove of advice and information for writers of all stamps – both traditionally published and self-published, and they provide editorial services across the board to both individual authors and mainstream publishers.

They asked me to write a post on covers. The outfit your book wears when it meets its public is make or break. It's one of the main ways readers will judge your book. Find out what you can do to give it the best chance you can.