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u/Becauseisaidsotoo · 2 pointsr/publishing

I’ve recently published a novella called Little People: A Fantasy Story About Fathers, Sons, and Monsters. It’s a 20,000 word dark fantasy novella. It’s geared towards YA readers, but it has some over-arching elements that will appeal to older readers as well.

I created it’s current cover—it’s a combination digital painting and photo montage that illustrates a scene in the second chapter when the protagonist is first exposed to the basement world. The cover I’m using reflects the genre, and hints at some of the elements in the story—the knight, for example, plays an important role, the monster isn’t what it appears to be, and there is violence and gore in the story—hence the blood splatters. I feel like the current cover creates a sense of foreboding and looks like the cover of a YA fantasy horror novella.

A talented buddy of mine created a mock-up of an alternate cover. It takes a very different approach. He created a stylish design based off of some of the elements and events that occurred in the first chapter. (I shared the first chapter with him.) His version with the broken train is really cool. It’s more subtle than my approach, but a broken toy alludes to a childhood trauma, and an envelope hints at an important message with life altering ramifications. Both of those are important elements in the first chapter of the story. There is a sense of mystery here too, and the simple cover looks pretty stylish. I like what he’s created, and am considering creating a design based off of his. But, I like my current cover too. :)

I’d love to get your thoughts on both of these cover options. Which do you think is more eye-catching, and why? For those of you that may have read the novella, or at least the first chapter, which cover do you think best reflects the material? Which type of cover do you think would have the widest appeal?

Here’s a link to the e-book.

Below is the plot description:
Five days after his estranged father’s funeral, a young man is visited in his apartment by two tiny figurines from the father’s basement model train diorama.

They are desperate for help and claim that their world is in terrible danger. Their sun has been out for a week, the train has stopped running, and an unstoppable monster from the outside world has gotten into the basement.

This is a wild adventure that may or may not be true about a son’s discovery of and quest to save the hidden world his mysterious father left behind.

u/theghostie · 2 pointsr/publishing

Another site to check out is MediaBistro. You can also post on freelancing sites like Elance, Upwork, and even FiveGig if you're really just trying to build your portfolio. However, the best way to go if you're wanting to learn more is an internship, perhaps through a university or small press if you're near either. Some offer remote internships, but you'll learn the most if you can go into an office, ask questions, and watch others do things like book design.

Plus, there are tons of resources online (and books) to teach you the basics of design, editing, etc. Youtube is good, but if you have a way to get a Lynda account for free, they also have a lot of tutorials for InDesign (the main layout software in the industry) and Photoshop/Illustrator (the main graphic design software).

I'd also recommend of picking up or checking out a copy of the following:

u/MaxFreedomMoussa · 0 pointsr/publishing

\>*AND nowhere does it suggest anywhere (neither in my blog post nor in this reddit post) that there is any guarantee of a 4 or 5 star review*

So you don't think this article implies good reviews?

URL: https://www.bethburgess.co.uk/index.php/news-archive/**45-5-stars**-for-instant-wisdom-from-award-winning-indie-reviewer

Title: **5 Stars** For ‘Instant Wisdom’ From Award-Winning Indie Reviewer

Second sentence: I did. That’s how I got my latest **5-star review** for ‘Instant Wisdom: 10 Easy Ways to Get Smart Fast’. To celebrate, I’m going to share with you the awesome free service I used.

I get it was unintentional but you can't have the overwhelming theme be REVIEW SERVICE 5 STARS and then slip in an explanation towards the end of the article that oh yeah, honest reviews so no guarantees etc.

I've given you too much of an explanation already, if you can't see why that was deleted for being against the TOS that's ok but I gotta protect others who might not know amazon's rules.

u/dalebewan · 1 pointr/publishing

My book has a very niche market (it's a non-fiction book about psychological techniques for self-improvement when using psychedelic substances such as LSD), so my sales have been quite slow. Honestly better than I expected, but still slow.

The promotion for 50% to a charity ("Kosmicare UK", who provide the service of a 'safe place' at festivals for people undergoing difficult drug experiences) has so far doubled my average daily sales.

I expect if the book and charity are more mainstream than mine, it should be even more successful.

u/shortmikeshort · 1 pointr/publishing

Take a look at the following:

The Writer's Market website http://www.writersmarket.com/

The Children's Writer's and Illustrator's Market guidebook: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1599635992

Do some research and figure out what publisher best fits your book. (It's as easy as going to a bookstore, picking up books that look like yours, and checking the credits) What's your age range and level reader? Then follow the instructions given to you in these guides—the publishers have taken their time to spell out exactly how they want to see things. Figure out a solid pitch that says who the book is for and how it can best be marketed. That's where you start. Source: Assistant for a small publisher.

u/[deleted] · 2 pointsr/publishing

I don't know if established publishers care to publish works that have already been made available online. One of the best resources for breaking into getting your writing properly published (researching publishing houses, writing query letters, finding agents) is Writer's Digest.

The annually published Writer's Market is a fantastic guide to the process and publishers.

u/bmdavis · 2 pointsr/publishing

You have some options: You could try the traditional route and look for a publisher or you could self-publish. Self-publishing is easier up front You would use CreateSpace, Ingram Spark, Lulu, etc. Many of them still give you access to book stores. Publishing, you would submit the book to publishing houses or seek out an agent. They are very exacting in how they want the book submitted and so you would need to research that route. You would want to find someone that specializes in children's work, beyond that I have no idea. This book will help, and it will also help a bit if you go self-publishing.

u/TheArtOfKane · 1 pointr/publishing

I published my book on amazon! Swan Song