Well, yesterday I spent an hour reading a forum about the importance of book covers. I knew they were important, but I don't think I'd really considered how important and what exactly it is that captures the reader's attention. Until yesterday, I was pretty happy with the cover I created using Create Cover. The stock photo was pretty and soothing, just the effect I was going for. But did it really represent my book. The field has a nice mix of colors, but my book takes place in the city.
After long hours last night trying to figure out my photo program I came up with a new possible cover. All that's left is getting a few opinions.
![new music songbird cover 3](http://angelafristoe.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/new-music-songbird-cover-3.jpg?w=220)
![Songbird front cover preview 1 - Copy](http://angelafristoe.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/songbird-front-cover-preview-1-copy.jpg?w=195)
Number 1! Number 1!
ReplyDeleteAs the novel is so focused on the characters and not on her musical talent I still prefer the original cover that you had. It relates more to young love than the new one with the bird.
ReplyDeleteNumber 1 just won't get noticed in the sea of YA books. #2 is closer, but I still think it needs more pizazz or something. Look at other covers to kind of get a feel for what's out there.
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