30 Covers, 30 Days: An Introduction

When the leaves are falling and prep time has us scrambling for November, it’s a clear sign of what’s to come next. What is it, you may ask?

It’s time for 30 Covers, 30 Days, which is arguably, one of the coolest parts of the year!

What is 30 Covers, 30 Days?

Thirty lucky Wrimos will be selected to receive a unique cover for their 2022 NaNoWriMo Novel! These covers are designed in 96 hours by a group of talented and diverse professional graphic designers, recruited by our amazing 30C30D coordinator, Debbie Millman. She’s a writer, educator, artist, brand consultant and host of the radio show Design Matters.  Plus, she’s President of Sterling Brands for the last twenty years and President Emeritus of the American Institute of Graphic Arts. Your novel is in super capable hands!

Then, when November hits, you’ll get to see a new cover daily on this blog, as well as the NaNo forums and Instagram! Everyone will get to see your super cool cover!

Past covers can be seen here.

I’m so excited now! How do I get a cover?

We’re excited too! All you have to do is fill out this form and nominate your own novel!

Here’s some things to keep in mind:

Read over your form carefully before you submit it. You cannot edit your information after submitting it. There are ways to withdraw though! You can see details on that here.
You do not have to share your real name on the nomination form. Preferred names, pen names, or any kind of name you’d like to use is not only welcomed, but celebrated!
If you have any questions, feel free to post in the forums or send me a NaNoMail .

In the meantime, why don’t you check out the NaNo Artisans forums? You can share covers you create or see if any other participants want to make your’s!

While you’re out there in the writing world, we’ll be working hard and reading through everyone’s submissions! You’ll hear from us again soon.

The submission form will be open until November 15.

Good luck!

— Josie