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Promotional Image Guidelines and Examples for Authors

Promotional Image Guidelines and Examples for Authors

Authors can use promotional graphics can be used in a number of ways: on a website (and where on the…
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Illustrated Children’s Book Publishing Process Overview

Illustrated Children’s Book Publishing Process Overview

Here is an overview of the publishing process for an illustrated children’s book.

Book Layout Photo Options

Book Layout Photo Options

Deciding on photo layout is a critical part of your book design. Here are some suggestions to get your wheels…
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How to Sell Your Non-Print-On-Demand Self-Published Book through Amazon Advantage

How to Sell Your Non-Print-On-Demand Self-Published Book through Amazon Advantage

If you plan to use Print-On-Demand (POD) for your printing (such as KDP or IngramSpark), there is no need to…
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ISBN Options for the Self-Publisher

ISBN Options for the Self-Publisher

Part of the publisher’s responsibility (that’s you!) is understanding the role of the ISBN(s) for your book. 

My Cover Design Process

My Cover Design Process

I can design great looking covers all day long but if I’m the only one who has input, they would all be a reflection of me and what I like. The reason my portfolio is so diverse is that I develop a relationship with each of my clients. I talk with them, get to know them, and they get to know me. My personality gets put on the back burner for each book cover, but my design standard gets placed forefront.

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A 1-minute video overview of how I move from conce A 1-minute video overview of how I move from concept to finished cover. This is the highest bird's eye view possible, as in reality it took me approximately 20 hours to complete this cover.
I so loved working on this cover Beth Stillman Bla I so loved working on this cover Beth Stillman Blaha. Her writing is phenomenal and honed to a fine point by @shaylaleeraquel's editing skills! I can't wait to add this beauty to my bookshelf.

@beth62881
I often have requests to use watercolor in the cov I often have requests to use watercolor in the cover design, but most of the time, it's just because the author likes the look, not because it has anything to do with the content. I like the design to reflect the title/subtitle/theme of the book, not just pick a design style at random. So finally an author has a title that actually supports using a watercolor theme. Yay!

In watercolor, a bloom is a flow mark created when liquid is added to an already drying wash. These unpredictable textures are also known as blossoms, backruns, or even cauliflowers. These terms all refer to the same thing. They occur because water always seeks a state of equilibrium. (@watercoloraffair_com )

This is a concept that the author had that I was able to polish up and bring to life. #bloomwithdeb
I love tapping into the sci-fi side of my designer I love tapping into the sci-fi side of my designer skillset. Fiction novels give me room to flex, because I can delicately weave in the elements of the story.

Since this book is based in Alamogordo, NM, and also New Mexico State University as a setting, I chose a serif typeface that is similar to the typeface that NMSU uses.

As you read the story, elements of the cover will be revealed to you when you go back for a second look.
"Nurses, you know how to heal others, but who is h "Nurses, you know how to heal others, but who is healing you? It’s time to focus inward and begin to honor yourself. 'Emotional Triage' offers an unassuming, real-life perspective on caring for others while still caring for yourself."

Thank you, nurses, for all you do.

"Emotional Triage" by Olivia Lovejoy, RN, releases next week.

@olivia_lovejoy_rn_author
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