Help me pick a cover for Cordimancer (working title was Heart Magic) |
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Please read these instructions before you begin.
I'll show you 6 possible book covers. Rating should take you about a minute for each.
You probably need a full-size screen to see well.
My novel fits into the fantasy genre, which means it has magic and a quest. However, it's a bit unusual in that the quest is about rescuing some kidnapped children, not finding a magic sword/ring/talisman that will save the world. My target audience is thoughtful adults who like a good yarn, who are regular readers, and who like characters with depth and complexity. The story has action and suspense, but also a generous measure of relationships and internal conflict. There's even some romance.
Lots of different covers could catch someone's eye, but it's important to me that I catch attention the right way. So as you evaluate, don't just ask yourself whether a design looks cool--ask whether it evokes a strong interest in the story it depicts. Does it suggest that inside the cover, you'll find people worth knowing?
My novel fits into the fantasy genre, which means it has magic and a quest. However, it's a bit unusual in that the quest is about rescuing some kidnapped children, not finding a magic sword/ring/talisman that will save the world. My target audience is thoughtful adults who like a good yarn, who are regular readers, and who like characters with depth and complexity. The story has action and suspense, but also a generous measure of relationships and internal conflict. There's even some romance.
Lots of different covers could catch someone's eye, but it's important to me that I catch attention the right way. So as you evaluate, don't just ask yourself whether a design looks cool--ask whether it evokes a strong interest in the story it depicts. Does it suggest that inside the cover, you'll find people worth knowing?
Some emotions I'm hoping to suggest with the cover include: mystery, tension, hope, and courage.
Minor flaws in each of these covers can still be corrected. In particular, the fonts and positions of title/author are pretty easy to alter; that's good, since all these covers show my working title (Heart Magic) rather than my final one (Cordimancer). :-) So if you have a quibble, but mostly like something, just note it in the comments. Also, gushing praise or suggestions for improvement are interesting.