All Blog Posts Tagged 'art' (40)

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Hello Everyone!

I just started this gig on Fiverr. If you know anyone who could use the service please send them my way.

Many thanks 

Katina.

http://fiverr.com/booksbykatina/create-a-3d-book-cover-graphic

Samples of my work:…

I was told about a site called Fiverr in my inquisition about cover art. Well, now I have three jobs created and just finished writing a speech for an association that helps people in Nigeria. I'm awaiting his review right now, but the point is, if you are working on making a living off of writing, along with your novels and self-help books, Fiverr is not a bad addition to your writing career, and in return, you can pick up some good cover art. Highly recommend this site for any…

Even when writers stare into the empty space before them, they are still working.  It is because, as writers, we are always in our minds.  The games of make believe that many played as children; we never ceased playing.  While others' interests turned to the practicality of medicine, law, politics, our imaginations grew with fantasy.  We often don't fully immerse ourselves in the world because we are too much in our minds.



Much like Lord Alfred Tennyson's, Lady of Shalott, we…

There is no doubt that there were high expectations for J. K. Rowling's new and adult book, The Casual Vacancy. Since a majority of the Harry Potter fans has grown up with the novels, as they were published, those fans will now be adults. Therefore, they are now the target group of Rowling's new book and are filled to the brim with expectations.

As you start to read The…

Creating Great Cover Art That Is Usable for CreateSpace, SmashWords and other POD services. Part 1



Cover Art is more important to small authors than actual content. While this statement is rather brash, it is also true because first time readers don’t KNOW your content. New readers of your material must make a purchasing decision based entirely on the COVER ART.



For example, my soon to be released novel, “The Cruel Dragon King Of Scotland” is a young adult…

My friend, and author, Kate Tenbeth has an exciting new release! Here is the official story from her publisher: http://empyricaltales.blogspot.com/2012/10/kate-tenbeth-is-unlucky.html

(Loss of Innocence by April A. Taylor)

(To view this unique interview blog of this set of seven of the sexiest women who are HOT (for horror), with photos and links to their work and websites go here:…

It is with great joy that I bring you my review of The Art of Hearing Heartbeats by Jan Philipp Sendker. This is a story set in New York and in Burma, a country most Westerners know little about. The truth is though that it doesn’t matter where it’s set to some extent…

‘Have a Heart for Horror Cookbook’ needs all you awesome gals in the horror biz—that means

writers, artists, poets, etc. Lisa is putting together a fun cookbook with

proceeds being donated to Project Get Safe.

She still needs the following: Vegan food,…

Another way to market your book is to enter cover art contests!  Wouldn't a cover art award be great to promote on your website?  After you enter, make sure to spread the word everywhere so that you get lots of voters to the site(s)!!

Here are some I have found:

http://www.booksinsync.com/bookcovercontest.html…

    After 30 years of marriage, Gillian Sach can’t imagine what her life would be like if she were not the “Congressman’s Wife”. Her life is a routine of secrets held by her adulterous husband, Jack Sach. One last commitment of infidelity and Gillian is finally at her breaking point. With her best friend since childhood, Edward, she flees to find a new life and love that she never thought was possible. As the limelight shines on her husband for illegal activities, Gillian finally starts to…

Dare to follow your dreams!

Dare to be yourself!

Dare to be free!

This is the premise of Liesel Soley's inspiring children's picture book, Can You Be an Artist?

Freddie, Honey and Bae are so different culturally speaking, yet they're so alike at the same time. They all have one thing in common: they have a big dream and they believe in making that dream a reality. Freddie wants to become a violinist. He sees himself playing in a…