Another important aspect of any book is the cover art. Not only does it drawn in potential readers, but it could be the deciding factor of purchasing. I hate to admit it, but I love good cover art. It draws me in as it should! As an author though, I sometimes look through tons of pictures and feel sometimes lost in the abundance. So when I choose a photograph or graphic to use in my covers, I ensure that I create a file folder to house it. You may think this is strange, but it helps.
If you are a new author or an aspiring one, you may be wondering why. And I can tell you why. You use the JPEG of your cover SO very much. I have lost track of the amount of times I use the photo of my covers. Having these photos in their own file makes it super handy when completing projects like this. But, this blog post isn't about creating the folders. It is about creating the Online Press Kit.
The point of having your book covers in one place (like a press kit) helps you two fold.
1. If you, yourself, are looking for a particular title for use, having it in a press kit allows you to find it quickly. It is accessible anywhere and at any time.
2. In the case of your career, many people will need access to these. So it is only practical to have them in one place accessible to all those who need it.
Below are some examples of my book covers.
Now, I will admit that having them in a "Finished Book" folder allows for quick access anyway; however, what if I am not at home? I cannot access them readily unless they are available on my website through the Online Press Kit. I personally include the book cover JPEG on the information page for each of my books.
Make sure that the photograph that you use is at least 300 dbi. This is printing quality. If you are a self-published author, you already know about the use of a 300 dbi photograph for better quality covers. All the information someone needs is right on the page for your book. And if you include the book cover, they have everything available to them!
We are almost to the end of our Online Press Kit journey. Are you excited to almost being done? I sure am.
If you are a new author or an aspiring one, you may be wondering why. And I can tell you why. You use the JPEG of your cover SO very much. I have lost track of the amount of times I use the photo of my covers. Having these photos in their own file makes it super handy when completing projects like this. But, this blog post isn't about creating the folders. It is about creating the Online Press Kit.
The point of having your book covers in one place (like a press kit) helps you two fold.
1. If you, yourself, are looking for a particular title for use, having it in a press kit allows you to find it quickly. It is accessible anywhere and at any time.
2. In the case of your career, many people will need access to these. So it is only practical to have them in one place accessible to all those who need it.
Below are some examples of my book covers.
Now, I will admit that having them in a "Finished Book" folder allows for quick access anyway; however, what if I am not at home? I cannot access them readily unless they are available on my website through the Online Press Kit. I personally include the book cover JPEG on the information page for each of my books.
Make sure that the photograph that you use is at least 300 dbi. This is printing quality. If you are a self-published author, you already know about the use of a 300 dbi photograph for better quality covers. All the information someone needs is right on the page for your book. And if you include the book cover, they have everything available to them!
We are almost to the end of our Online Press Kit journey. Are you excited to almost being done? I sure am.
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