Judging a Book by It’s Cover

We hate to admit it, but even the most avid of readers is guilty of judging a book by its cover. Even for myself, if that book wasn’t recommended to me by someone I trust, then there is a three step check point that takes me from browsing to purchase. The first thing I notice in a book store is the cover, then the title, then the review on the inside flap.

A book’s cover, then,is supppper important. It has one purpose: to sell the book by intriguing the right readers. The essential elements of a front cover include title and author name. Optional elements include the subtitle (if there is one) and photos, background images or graphics.

I know this, but that doesn’t make choosing the perfect cover for my book any easier. In fact, these little facts just help to add more pressure to the independent writer/ publisher. So much so, when 6 potential covers for my upcoming release, Jerry Rides a Roller Coaster, landed on my desk this week i nearly had a panic attack.

How can i know which covers potential readers would enjoy most??

I don’t have a huge marketing team or big publishing company to guide these decisions. I began to shrink under the pressure of it all, and the little monster of doubt began to feed off of my worries.

Thats when i remembered, my secret weapon: a number of amazing supporters with great opinions who can help me.

Why? Because its entirely too much for one woman to decide on her own.

So, if you would be so kind, take a second and cast your vote for your favorite cover below. And be on the lookout, who knows if your pick will become our new cover.