I'm not much of a graphic artist. My 12yr. old (Emily) had to show me how to use photoshop. But how could I resist trying to make a book cover for my NaNoWriMo novel? I know, 50,000 words to get in one month and I start procrastinating with pictures.
Do you try to make up covers for your novels?
I tried to do a few for Dog Show Detective and didn't end up satisfied with any. I think I'd go with a cartoon picture, but I can't mock that up because my drawing skills would result in a picture of a stick-dog. Here's what I came up with, using a photo of Emily and Schroeder playing the parts of Kitty and Spade:
Are you going to do a book cover for your NaNoWriMo novel? Put it up on your blog so we can all have a look - pleeease!
I'm not because I don't have the time but I think it's a wonderful idea. A great way to motivate ourselves.
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I've designed it in my head, but I have zero artistic talent. :( I like yours though.
ReplyDeleteI so wish I could figure out photoshop just for that reason!
ReplyDeleteI like yours!
I am absolutely and completely confident that I have NO BUSINESS trying to make a book cover. I have a fabulous friend who has done several for me, but he is amidst Uni stuff at the moment, so I haven't asked. I did download a pic of my MCs good friend, as I have an image in her head that matches a specific actress (this is also rare for me--usually my visuals are more vague)
ReplyDeleteI think you did good!
I'm not even sure what my novel is about yet! My character keeps going in directions that don't seem to go together. I hope she figures it out soon!!
ReplyDeleteMaybe some cover art would actually help...
I was thinking of doing that. Sounded like a good way to procrastinate. :)
ReplyDeleteI love your covers. I've never tried to make a cover for my novel and now I want to give it a go!
ReplyDeleteNooooo....can't...get...distracted! Must...keep...writing!