Expertise I can answer questions about the layout, formatting and design of book covers, in addition to helping people understand licenses and find sources for stock art and fonts.
Experience I have been working in the publishing industry since 1981.
Organizations Small Publishers Association of North America.
Education/Credentials I have a degree in Behavioral Psychology and English, which helps me greatly in my design work. I have also worked in a print bindery, affording me hands-on experience in the production end of the industry. For eight years, I worked as a writer, copy editor and layout editor for the advertising department of a major newspaper.
Since starting my own company, I have created approximately 1000 book covers for large, traditional publishing organizations; small presses and independent publishers. My clients have been featured in numerous high-profile media sources including Oprah, 48-Hours, People Magazine and the Today show.
Awards and Honors Several, but two recent awards include a perfect score of 5/5 from Writer's Digest and a tie for second place in the Bay Area Independent Publishers' Association 2008 Book Awards.
Q: There is a photo that I would like to use ... A: If you plan to use this image in a commercial project, I would not trust any third party to give you ...
Q: Throughout my schooling I usually got the best grade in my class in writing essays or book reports. ... A: QUESTION. What are different venues to get it out there and what are the steps? ANSWER. The best ...
Q: How much does the cover of a book affect how well it will sell? Or is the title more important? A: I think both are important and there are endless discussions you could have on both subjects. In my ...
Q: Where can I learn how to properly format a cover for print? A: Each printer has his or her own specifications, so that is where you would start for direction on ...
Q: Where is the best place to find free images to use in design work? A: I weeded through a very long list I found on a wonderful graphic design forum and made a short list ...
