How It Works-Being an Author-How a Book Gets a Cover
Hi, here's another facet of being an author that many readers have asked about. How does a book get its cover?
The process varies between publishing houses. At most houses, the author is asked for input and information about the covers and the text that appears on the outside of the book. But 98% (my estimate) of all authors do NOT CONTROL what goes on the cover of a book. Who does?
Though editors have some clout, it seems to me, the marketing department holds sway over covers. (I often think...
The process varies between publishing houses. At most houses, the author is asked for input and information about the covers and the text that appears on the outside of the book. But 98% (my estimate) of all authors do NOT CONTROL what goes on the cover of a book. Who does?
Though editors have some clout, it seems to me, the marketing department holds sway over covers. (I often think...
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