It's true.
Readers do judge
a book by its cover.
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LET PRO DESIGNER STUART BACHE GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE PROCESS OF DESIGNING A COVER THAT CATCHES THE EYE AND SELLS YOUR BOOK.
One of the things that holds new authors back is the requirement that their books have a great cover. The old adage that we judge books by their covers is true, and if you saddle your masterpiece with a poor one, you're not going to get the sales that you might otherwise deserve.
Stuart Bache has worked for some of the biggest publishers in the world and designed covers for Stephen King and John Le Carré , among many others. He’s worked with many of the bestselling indie authors in the world and you won’t have to loo hard to find testimonials from authors who will say that they've gone from selling a trickle of books to a flood.
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It's not a coincidence. Their books are good, but they don't fool themselves - getting better covers was a game-changer.​​
WHAT'S IN THE COURSE?
EFFECTIVE DESIGN
The quality of your cover is important. Learn how to create the most effective design for your book.
UNDERSTANDING GENRE
Learn how to find the rules of your genre, and how to use them to get the most out of your own cover.
FAMILIARITY THEORY
It's often more effective to fit in than stand out. Learn how familiarity theory can boost the sales of your book.
PRACTICAL DESIGN
Whether a Photoshop wiz or complete beginner, learn how to create a cover from scratch with our easy to follow tutorials.
TIPS & TRICKS
From cutting out figures to working with textures, this course will show you how to turn a good cover into a professional one.
NEED A DESIGNER?
Maybe you want to work with a pro. Choosing the right designer is essential. We'll advise on finding the best one for you, and how to work with them.
PLUS
Purchasing the course provides you with immediate access to the students-only Facebook group for the course hosted by its creator, Stuart Bache. A fantastic resource in its own right, you'll be able to share tips and ideas with other authors looking to craft winning designs for their books.
A Word from thE Course Creator
I've been designing book covers for well over a decade for many bestselling authors, and along the way I have discovered what works and what doesn't. I want to share that knowledge with you, so you can give your book the best first impression possible.
​Stuart Bache, Professional Book Cover Designer
KEVIN PARTNER - AUTHOR
The course is brilliant. Stuart is unbelievably generous with his expertise - especially the little tips he's worked out over the years (such as the gradient map). I've followed his walkthroughs for the Thriller category and can't believe how nicely my covers turned out. I can't praise it highly enough!
Malcolm Richards - Author
Stuart not only teaches you the fundamentals of design, but he also gives you genre-specific tips and tricks to help make your book covers blend in with the best. I highly recommend this course!
Philippa Sidle - Author
Before I took this course, I couldn't design covers. Now I can. The course does what it says... on the cover.
Peter M. Ball - Author
The absolute best investment I've made as a publisher, and it should be in everyone's toolkit. Within a few weeks I was getting compliments for the new look I'd given my own books. Within a few months, I'd picked up unexpected freelance work designing covers for others! One year later, it's paid for itself three times over and keeps adding value to my business.
COURSE CURRICULUM
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Course Overview
Session 1 - Meet TheTeacher
​Session 2 - Course Overview
Session 3 - The Art of Making A Bestselling Book
Session 4 - When Good Books Have Bad Covers
The Brief and First Research
Session 1 - The Berif
Session 3 - Designing​Session 2 - ResearchSession 4 - When Good Books Have Session 4 - Your Finished Cover, What Happens Next?
From Brief to Idea
Session 1 - Setting Up Your Workspace
​Session 2 - Using Your Brief to Form an Idea
​Session 3 - Effective Picture Research
​Session 4 - How to Cut Out Images
​​Session 5 - Choosing the Right Designer
Thrillers, Crime & Action
Session 1 - What is a Thriller Cover?
Session 2 - Action-Espionage-Detective
Session 3 - Crime
Session 4 - Psychological
Romance
Session 1 - The First Hurdle
Session 2 - The Second Hurdle
Session 3 - The Last Hurdle
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Session 1 - What is a Sci-Fi/Fantasy Cover?Session 2 - Space Opera
Session 3 - Traditional Fantasy
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Canva
​Session 1 - An introduction to the free graphic design platform
Creating Your Book
Session 1 - Gut Check
When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends!
It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound?
After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
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