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A little publishing milestone for BoN Editions!

My first guest article has been published on The Motivational Editor, hosted by author and editor Debra L. Butterfield.

“Your First Book Cover: How to Write a One-Page Design Brief” is for independent authors who know their story but aren’t quite sure how to explain what they want on the cover.

Because translating an entire novel into a single image is difficult enough. Explaining that image to a designer shouldn’t require another novel.

In the article, I share practical advice on putting together a useful design brief, finding the right visual direction, and avoiding common cover-design headaches. Naturally, a little humor found its way in too.

A big thank-you to Deb for publishing my work and supporting independent creatives.

Read the full guest article on The Motivational Editor

And if you’re looking for a distinctive, ready-to-use cover for your next book, explore BoN Editions here on Coverlog.


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