Why should I hire a book cover designer?
Several self-publishers fall into this dilemma. How do I create a befitting book cover for my new book? Hiring a creative agency can be crazily expensive and freelance book cover designers aren’t cheap either. I can create a cover myself using free tools such as Amazon book cover editor or Canva. How about I opt for that? Before answering this question, I will like to share with you, some of the reasons why you should hire an extra hand for your book cover design project.
1. People judge a book by its cover: Contrary to popular belief, a book buyer makes a decision based on what he sees (book cover). He has no idea of what to expect in each of the books and he has to make a choice from a wide array of options. Staring at an array of book covers, the buyer selects one and makes a buying decision on it. Why will you want to leave this very important element of your book in the hands of an amateur? If you spent real quality time creating your book content, then you will agree that it’s a healthy investment on your cover to get you the sales.
2. Required Specifications: Designing a book cover has certain guidelines and specifications. A good book cover designer understands all these and will get you an acceptable cover, unlike a general graphic designer. He has been in the game for long and knows just what is right to sell your book.
3. Design Concepts: Designing a book cover is very much different from regular graphics. This is why a freelance book cover designer will perform better here than that graphics design guy that creates your promotion banner. They understand how book covers are structured and knows how to go about their research to knock off your competitors with a striking and outstanding cover.
4. Affordable services: Yes, there are designers who will charge you a fortune to get your book designed. Especially when you have a specific imaginary art you will like to create and incorporate on your cover. This can cost you anything from $1500 to get your cover designed. However, there are also top-notch designers who offer their services at an affordable price. These designers understand that there are self-publishers out there who equally need quality book covers to sell their books. All you have to do is to dedicate the time to find them.
Conclusion
In summary, hiring a book cover designer is not as complicated as it sounds. The merits of getting a professional work on your cover far outweigh its demerits. Need a reliable and affordable designer for your cover? You can reach me here! I will gladly create a deserving cover for your book. Keep writing and keep publishing!
