These are the notes to a presentation on book cover design I gave at an indie author festival - this presentation combines lessons I've learned from designing over 1000 book covers; to get the full experience you should watch the video recording, https://youtu.be/nzmZqbb_np0 - or visit my site, www.bookcovers.creativindie.com
25 Self-editing tips for indie authors (plus 8 crucial mistakes to avoid)Derek Murphy
Between us we've edited hundreds of books, and have half a dozen post-doc degrees in literature. So we put out a little guide to self-editing to help indie authors improve their writing. It became a short book, and we've turned it into this free powerpoint. If it's useful to you, please share! http://www.bookbutchers.com
Best-Selling Book Cover Design Secrets That Sell from Derek Murphy. Presented at Author Marketing Live! in Cleveland on Sept 8, 2014. http://www.authormarketinglive.com
How do you achieve your goal? How do you plan ahead? Do you know your one sentence idea? Your conflict lock? Your characters? How do you keep track of your progress? All these things are key for success.
The Original Idea: The Seed of Your StoryBob Mayer
The idea is the heart of your story. Knowing it keeps you on target to complete the book and succeed. Idea is not story. Being able to state your idea in one sentence is key. We often spend an entire day at our writing workshop getting the four attendees to pin this one sentence down, but that's how important it is!
“A book to inspire, instruct and challenge the writer in everyone.”
#1 NY Times Best-Selling Author Susan Wiggs
"An invaluable resource for beginning and seasoned writers alike. Don't miss out."
#1 NY Times Best-Selling Author Terry Brooks
The idea is the heart of your story. Knowing it keeps you on target to complete the book and succeed. Idea is not story. Being able to state your idea in one sentence is key. We often spend an entire day at our writing workshop getting the four attendees to pin this one sentence down, but that's how important it is!
“A book to inspire, instruct and challenge the writer in everyone.”
#1 NY Times Best-Selling Author Susan Wiggs
"An invaluable resource for beginning and seasoned writers alike. Don't miss out."
#1 NY Times Best-Selling Author Terry Brooks
How to Make a Comic Book About Your Family StoriesCarla Brown
Even someone with basic drawing skills can create a compelling family comic book. My mother and I adapted her years of family history research into a format that engaged my children in our family culture, while capturing historically unique stories about life in rural Newfoundland.
25 Self-editing tips for indie authors (plus 8 crucial mistakes to avoid)Derek Murphy
Between us we've edited hundreds of books, and have half a dozen post-doc degrees in literature. So we put out a little guide to self-editing to help indie authors improve their writing. It became a short book, and we've turned it into this free powerpoint. If it's useful to you, please share! http://www.bookbutchers.com
Best-Selling Book Cover Design Secrets That Sell from Derek Murphy. Presented at Author Marketing Live! in Cleveland on Sept 8, 2014. http://www.authormarketinglive.com
How do you achieve your goal? How do you plan ahead? Do you know your one sentence idea? Your conflict lock? Your characters? How do you keep track of your progress? All these things are key for success.
The Original Idea: The Seed of Your StoryBob Mayer
The idea is the heart of your story. Knowing it keeps you on target to complete the book and succeed. Idea is not story. Being able to state your idea in one sentence is key. We often spend an entire day at our writing workshop getting the four attendees to pin this one sentence down, but that's how important it is!
“A book to inspire, instruct and challenge the writer in everyone.”
#1 NY Times Best-Selling Author Susan Wiggs
"An invaluable resource for beginning and seasoned writers alike. Don't miss out."
#1 NY Times Best-Selling Author Terry Brooks
The idea is the heart of your story. Knowing it keeps you on target to complete the book and succeed. Idea is not story. Being able to state your idea in one sentence is key. We often spend an entire day at our writing workshop getting the four attendees to pin this one sentence down, but that's how important it is!
“A book to inspire, instruct and challenge the writer in everyone.”
#1 NY Times Best-Selling Author Susan Wiggs
"An invaluable resource for beginning and seasoned writers alike. Don't miss out."
#1 NY Times Best-Selling Author Terry Brooks
How to Make a Comic Book About Your Family StoriesCarla Brown
Even someone with basic drawing skills can create a compelling family comic book. My mother and I adapted her years of family history research into a format that engaged my children in our family culture, while capturing historically unique stories about life in rural Newfoundland.
How do you achieve your goal? How do you plan ahead? Do you know your one sentence idea? Your conflict lock? Your characters? How do you keep track of your progress? All these things are key for success.
Teaching the use of Cartoon Strips in the history classroom (Slides for stude...Lloyd Yeo
The slides identify features of cartoon strips and different ways for students to design their own historical strips using storification and comic strip prototypes (e.g. information giving vs. humor)
Explanation of photojournalism and a bit about the photo essay. Includes searching for Google images that are free to use and share, as well as examples.
Blooming Twig Books — #Writing Short Stories #booksthatmatterBlooming Twig
Have you ever wanted to write a short story, but you can't even max out a Tweet? Blooming Twig has a handy guide for crafting short stories. This will give you an idea of what to expect, write, and give you dash of encouragement. Happy writing.
Since 2005, Blooming Twig has been building its profile as the little literary engine that could, ignoring fads and sticking with work that has depth and the power to make a difference. Its bold stance has been validated by bestsellers numbers and numerous indie awards. Currently, the intrepid publishing house averages 20 releases per year with a catalog of books that totals over 300.
http://www.bloomingtwig.com
#booksthatmatter
@booksthatmatter
Pixar's 22 rules to phenomenal storytelling according to Emma CoatsRobertas Jucaitis
Buvusi "Pixar" pasakojimų kūrėja (Story Artist, 2007–2012) Emma Cots (31), dalyvavusi kuriant filmus "Brave" (2012) ir "Monsters University" (2013), 2011 m. pasidalino sukaupta "Pixar" patirtimi, paskelbusi "22 tobulo pasakojimo taisykles". Šiuo metu Emma Coats dirba "Google".
Ain Beni Mathar: Conventional and Renewable Energy in MoroccoAbengoa
Energy in Morocco
Ain Beni Mathar, built by Abengoa, is an Integrated Solar Combined Cycle electricity generation plant. It has an installed capacity of 472 MW, of which 20 MW is produced from solar
Category Management for My Drug Store
By Kongkiat Phanawadee
Panyapiwat Market and Consumer Behavior Learning Center
Panyapiwat Institute of Management
24 February 2013
How do you achieve your goal? How do you plan ahead? Do you know your one sentence idea? Your conflict lock? Your characters? How do you keep track of your progress? All these things are key for success.
Teaching the use of Cartoon Strips in the history classroom (Slides for stude...Lloyd Yeo
The slides identify features of cartoon strips and different ways for students to design their own historical strips using storification and comic strip prototypes (e.g. information giving vs. humor)
Explanation of photojournalism and a bit about the photo essay. Includes searching for Google images that are free to use and share, as well as examples.
Blooming Twig Books — #Writing Short Stories #booksthatmatterBlooming Twig
Have you ever wanted to write a short story, but you can't even max out a Tweet? Blooming Twig has a handy guide for crafting short stories. This will give you an idea of what to expect, write, and give you dash of encouragement. Happy writing.
Since 2005, Blooming Twig has been building its profile as the little literary engine that could, ignoring fads and sticking with work that has depth and the power to make a difference. Its bold stance has been validated by bestsellers numbers and numerous indie awards. Currently, the intrepid publishing house averages 20 releases per year with a catalog of books that totals over 300.
http://www.bloomingtwig.com
#booksthatmatter
@booksthatmatter
Pixar's 22 rules to phenomenal storytelling according to Emma CoatsRobertas Jucaitis
Buvusi "Pixar" pasakojimų kūrėja (Story Artist, 2007–2012) Emma Cots (31), dalyvavusi kuriant filmus "Brave" (2012) ir "Monsters University" (2013), 2011 m. pasidalino sukaupta "Pixar" patirtimi, paskelbusi "22 tobulo pasakojimo taisykles". Šiuo metu Emma Coats dirba "Google".
Ain Beni Mathar: Conventional and Renewable Energy in MoroccoAbengoa
Energy in Morocco
Ain Beni Mathar, built by Abengoa, is an Integrated Solar Combined Cycle electricity generation plant. It has an installed capacity of 472 MW, of which 20 MW is produced from solar
Category Management for My Drug Store
By Kongkiat Phanawadee
Panyapiwat Market and Consumer Behavior Learning Center
Panyapiwat Institute of Management
24 February 2013
A drug interaction is a situation in which a substance affects the activity of a drug, i.e. the effects are increased or decreased, or they produce a new effect that neither produces on its own.
Fedoskino Miniature and Fairy Tales - Russian lacquerMakala D.
Fedoskino miniature is a type of traditional Russian lacquer miniature painting.
The painting is being oil paints on articles made of paper-mache and has developed in the late 18th century in the village of Fedoskino.
The main themes are the nature of the Moscow region, Russian songs and fairy tales, heroic past of Russia.
Subsidies voor steden die asielzoekers vrijwillig laten terugkerenThierry Debels
Steden zoals Oostende, Gent, Antwerpen en Aalst krijgen federale subsidies om asielzoekers te overtuigen om vrijwillig begeleid terug te keren .
Voor Oostende gaat het om het ‘Project Vrijwillige Terugkeer Stad Oostende’. De stad krijgt hiervoor 63.663 euro (begroting 2017). Gent en Antwerpen hebben gelijkaardige projecten.
In Aalst gaat het om de ‘Oprichting en implementatie van een lokaal expertisecentrum voor vrijwillige terugkeer op het grondgebied van de stad Aalst.’
In totaal gaat het in dit geval om zowat 400.000 euro federale subsidies.
ليعرف من لم يعرف آل سعود سلالة بني القينقاع يهود المدينة الذين حاربوا النبي العربي ـ محمد بن عبد الله ـ وعملوا على حصاره وناصروا كل أعدائه من ملوك وأمراء وعبدة أوثان وتجار أديان ورأسماليين واقطاعيين؟…
Apresentação de estudo sobre a possibilidade de aplicação de licitações de Contratos de Eficiência, mecanismo previsto no novo Regime Diferenciado de Contrattações Públicas-RDC, nas instituições federais de ensino, para redução de custos.
L’Université en 2035 : comment la préparer "à faire société" dès aujourd’hui ?Marcel Lebrun
Communication lors de l'ABC-Day 2017 (ABC-Educ, Association Belge des Chercheurs en Education) du 21 février 2017.
Que sera "l'école" au XXIème siècle ? Quelles sont les tendances actuelles dans lesquelles se nichent les formes de l'enseignement supérieur du début de troisième millénaire ? Quels défis et quelles valeurs fondent ces transformations ? Quelles compétences pour les dirigeants et les enseignants afin de à la fois contribuer à l'émergence de l'innovation et participer à son instauration dans les structures ? Au confluent de différentes tendances telles les approches par compétences ou programme, les méthodes actives et créatives, les dispositifs hybrides, la culture numérique ... peut-on déjà esquisser l’université de demain ? De quelle façon "fera-t-elle société" dans les années à venir ?
À l'occasion de ces 20 ans d'existence, notre laboratoire a mis en place une formule originale pour préparer en mode co-élaboratif et dès à présent les 20 ans à venir : Imaginer l'université en 2035. Basée sur les principes de l’innovation ouverte, à mi- chemin entre un Hackathon et un Thinktank, l'activité Hack’Apprendre est conçue comme un laboratoire, un espace où explorer le futur de la pédagogie pour susciter l’inspiration et encourager l’action. C'est ainsi que pendant toute une journée (amorcée au préalable et collectivement par un recueil d'idées) environ 80 participants (entrepreneurs, responsables, administratifs, enseignants et étudiants) travaillant en 8 groupes tutorés ont problématisé la thématique (à l'aide de différentes techniques de créativité inspirées du Creative Problem solving (CPS) et du Design Thinking tels que PPCo (Plus, Potentiels, Craintes & Options), Concept Box, etc.) avant d'émettre leurs solutions et propositions. Le scénario constitué de différents temps de divergence et de convergence était fortement marqué par le CQFD propre au brainstorming (ne pas Critiquer, favoriser l'émergence d’une Quantité d'idées, idées Farfelues bienvenues et Démultiplication des idées). La journée s'est clôturée par une présentation brève des "projets" sous la forme d’un pitch de 180 secondes et la remise de coups de cœur par des acteurs de l'innovation résolus à accompagner et à continuer le développement de certaines innovations présentées. Même si "le numérique" était bien présent par ses caractéristiques potentielles d'ouverture, de reconfiguration des espaces-temps, d'interpénétration des contextes et d'interdisciplinarité, d'apprentissages toute la vie durant ... il n'était cependant pas placé en point de mire de ces mutations.
Lors de la communication, nous présenterons la méthodologie particulière de cette journée, les perceptions des tuteurs, l'évaluation réalisée auprès des participants et quelques résultats en termes d’orientation pour les années à venir. Les conclusions mettront en évidence 8 pistes qui conduisent l'Université à "faire davantage société".
Cover Design Secrets that Sell More Books - Derek Murphy.pdfDerek Murphy
You probably already know that your book cover is important. Maybe you’re determined to get a good book cover. The best book cover. The problem with that is, when you search for “best book cover designs” you’ll get a whole bunch of literary fiction or traditionally published covers, often by famous authors. Those kinds of covers are supposed to be creative and innovative. They don’t need to be obvious or sell the book because readers are going to buy the book anyway. If you already have a huge platform of readers and want to stand out and do something different, go for it (although, you’d still be missing out on all the readers who haven’t read your books yet—I’ve seen people with a huge platform get this wrong and be disappointed with the results).
What most authors don’t realize is that a “good” cover isn’t the prettiest or even best-designed cover. It’s the one that sells the book; or rather, the right cover is the one that catches the attention of the right reader, communicates genre and setting, makes them feel the emotional payout your book will satisfy, and gets them to read the description.
This last part is crucial: The cover doesn’t actually sell the book, and it’s not just one part in your sales funnel. It’s the first step, and it is essential. With an unprofessional cover, or a cover that doesn’t immediately communicate the benefits, readers will never read the description of your book. They won’t know what it’s about or whether they might like it. Everything you say about your book to try and convince them to buy—it’s too late, they’re already gone. Your cover has to slow them down enough to read the description, otherwise it’s a failure.
Unfortunately, self-publishing authors and even lots of small presses have creative control over the cover design process without actually understanding what type of covers sell books. If you hire a designer to make what you want and what you think should be on the cover, even if they’re a very talented designer and give you everything you ask for, it probably won’t sell books. Nor can you assume that whoever you hired to do your cover will make the type of cover that sells. Especially in the lower price range, there are lots of designers who are pretty great at design and illustration, but don’t know the market or the publishing industry. Just because you paid for it, doesn’t mean it will sell.
Book Cover Design Secrets to Sell BooksDerek Murphy
This was one of my first presentations on book cover design at a publishing conference, I've since done dozens and published a book about cover design.
My Words Jump Off the Page! Editor Tips to Enhance Writing.19.1012.TPLvIDEAn Unlimited, LLC
Authors, learn a handful of writing and editing techniques to make your story jump off the page. Award-winning editor, Ann Videan, will help you discover techniques to build visual imagery and emotion, which subconsciously attach readers to your story.
You will explore:
• Leveraging the scene question to develop a compelling plot line
• Writing with active voice, and deep point-of-view
• More effective editing tips using MS Word
This is the companion guide to my book on the craft of writing compelling fiction. It's pretty dense and not everything will make sense without also reading the main book or watching the free video series, but I hope it's useful - there's a lot of writing tips in there I didn't learn until I'd published 20+ novels and gotten a PhD in Literature.
This is the first half of my guide to launch a bestseller in 21 days. Get the full ebook and free video series when you sign up at my website:
https://www.creativindie.com/21-day-bestselling-author-platform/
This is the powerpoint presentation for my course on book marketing, the 21 Day Author Platform. There's a free youtube video series and a free book you can download from my website.
Plotting satisfying fiction (subplots and sideplots)Derek Murphy
A PDF version of my presentation on writing satisfying fiction, with some advanced tips for writing a conclusion that leaves an emotional impression on readers.
Useful Links:
https://www.bookbutchers.com
https://www.urbanepics.com
https://www.theyashelf.com
This presentation covers some advanced writing tips on writing a satisfying conclusion to your novel, by focusing on the deeper emotional significance of your hero's journey or narrative.
The 2016 Presidential Election Memorial Coloring Book (sample)Derek Murphy
This is half of the adult coloring book we're working on, featuring the candidates running for the 2016 presidential election. We think it's coming along nicely. Share and comment if you agree.
The 25 most common grammatical errors in the English language.Derek Murphy
Here's a list of the most 25 common mistakes in the English language. This PDF will be most useful printed out; I've added an infographic to our site so you can print it as a large poster (perfect for the office or classroom). www.bookbutchers.com
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thGAP - BAbyss in Moderno!! Transgenic Human Germline Alternatives ProjectMarc Dusseiller Dusjagr
thGAP - Transgenic Human Germline Alternatives Project, presents an evening of input lectures, discussions and a performative workshop on artistic interventions for future scenarios of human genetic and inheritable modifications.
To begin our lecturers, Marc Dusseiller aka "dusjagr" and Rodrigo Martin Iglesias, will give an overview of their transdisciplinary practices, including the history of hackteria, a global network for sharing knowledge to involve artists in hands-on and Do-It-With-Others (DIWO) working with the lifesciences, and reflections on future scenarios from the 8-bit computer games of the 80ies to current real-world endeavous of genetically modifiying the human species.
We will then follow up with discussions and hands-on experiments on working with embryos, ovums, gametes, genetic materials from code to slime, in a creative and playful workshop setup, where all paticipant can collaborate on artistic interventions into the germline of a post-human future.
2137ad Merindol Colony Interiors where refugee try to build a seemengly norm...luforfor
This are the interiors of the Merindol Colony in 2137ad after the Climate Change Collapse and the Apocalipse Wars. Merindol is a small Colony in the Italian Alps where there are around 4000 humans. The Colony values mainly around meritocracy and selection by effort.
2137ad - Characters that live in Merindol and are at the center of main storiesluforfor
Kurgan is a russian expatriate that is secretly in love with Sonia Contado. Henry is a british soldier that took refuge in Merindol Colony in 2137ad. He is the lover of Sonia Contado.
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Explore the multifaceted world of Muntadher Saleh, an Iraqi polymath renowned for his expertise in visual art, writing, design, and pharmacy. This SlideShare delves into his innovative contributions across various disciplines, showcasing his unique ability to blend traditional themes with modern aesthetics. Learn about his impactful artworks, thought-provoking literary pieces, and his vision as a Neo-Pop artist dedicated to raising awareness about Iraq's cultural heritage. Discover why Muntadher Saleh is celebrated as "The Last Polymath" and how his multidisciplinary talents continue to inspire and influence.
2. THE
1. Color Contrast
2. Light Dark Contrast
3. Spacing and Kerning
4. Appropriate (title) fonts for the genre
5. Simple subtext
6. A scene, not a collage (including text!)
7. A humanizing element
Qualities
Seven
3.
4.
5. Common
Thinking of a scene
Specific scenes from your book usually won’t work on the
cover, and are too detailed and complex.
Trying to be different
Don’t try and stand out, or be fresh and unique. You risk
losing readers who don’t recognize your book as
something they want to read.
Trying to communicate
Your cover isn’t to tell readers what the book is about; it’s
just to get them to pick up the book!
MISTAKES
9. Make a Promise
A great cover image makes a promise to the reader. A poor cover
image chases potential readers away. Does your cover make a promise?
If you were to strip away the title and author name, does the image tell
the reader, “this is the book you’re looking for to experience [the feeling
of first love for romance; fear for horror; edge of your seat suspense for
thrillers; knowledge for a non-fiction how-to; an inspiring story of
personal journey for a memoir, etc].”
“Is this book erotica, or pornography? No, of course it’s not, but the
reader doesn’t know. Because the image isn’t resonating with the right
promise, we’re probably chasing away readers who would otherwise be
drawn to the story.”
-Mark Coker
10.
11. THE
1. Membership
2. Lust Factor
3. The Blink Test
4. Subtitles and Taglines
5. Consider your Distribution Platform
6. Hierarchy
7. Be Clear Before You’re Clever
Damien Horner (@Damienhorner)
Foolproof
Design Tips
Seven
15. 31. One Beautiful Picture
2. Foreground Character with Background Scene
3. Close up face (with some decoration indicating setting or genre).
Design Strategies
FOR EVERY GENRE
Foolproof
16.
17. 3 Design Strategies
FOR EVERY GENRE
Foolproof1. One Beautiful Picture
2. Foreground Character with Background Scene
3. Close up face (with some decoration indicating setting or genre).
19. 3 Design Strategies
FOR EVERY GENRE
Foolproof1. One Beautiful Picture
2. Foreground Character with Background Scene
3. Close up face (with some decoration indicating setting or genre).
20. Good Enough?Is your cover
1. Getting Feedback
2. Does it SELL
3. How much resistance?
4. Try advertising without it
5. Get professional feedback
6. Is it exactly what you wanted? (Do you love it?)
7. Test out a new one (Canva, WordSwag)