[harker.roland]

Hi Everyone,

I have trolled the YP, Google, and every possible resource I can imagine and am completely overwhelmed with where to turn to for a cover designer on my next work. Rather than curl into the fetal position and cry, I figured I'd do a 'reverse solicit' (trademark pending ) and ask for potential cover designers to contact me.

I am looking for someone to create a cover with potential series branding for my upcoming young adult sci-fi/fantasy series 'Infinity Breaker'. In my mind I am looking for minimalist design al la Hunger Games Series and/or the Artemis Fowl sieres reissue, but TBH would be open to something a bit more avante garde in the genre.

I'm not sure if this post will work and be the greatest thing to happen to my stress level, or if eveyone will point and laugh at me  (insert Nelson laugh)

 

[Michael Parnell]

I know the feeling. Good luck!

 

[Lizzie G]

I can't recommend James from GoOnWrite enough! He did my cover below which is obviously a very different genre from yours. However, you should check out his website because his work is wonderful: http://www.goonwrite.com/. Good luck!

 

[Matthew Stott]

Hi Everyone,

I have trolled the YP, Google, and every possible resource I can imagine and am completely overwhelmed with where to turn to for a cover designer on my next work. Rather than curl into the fetal position and cry, I figured I'd do a 'reverse solicit' (trademark pending ) and ask for potential cover designers to contact me.

Have you tried 99 Designs? You put up what you want and you'll get several potential front covers to choose from and develop.

 

[Kalen ODonnell]

Hi Everyone,

I have trolled the YP, Google, and every possible resource I can imagine and am completely overwhelmed with where to turn to for a cover designer on my next work. Rather than curl into the fetal position and cry, I figured I'd do a 'reverse solicit' (trademark pending ) and ask for potential cover designers to contact me.

I am looking for someone to create a cover with potential series branding for my upcoming young adult sci-fi/fantasy series 'Infinity Breaker'. In my mind I am looking for minimalist design al la Hunger Games Series and/or the Artemis Fowl sieres reissue, but TBH would be open to something a bit more avante garde in the genre.

I'm not sure if this post will work and be the greatest thing to happen to my stress level, or if eveyone will point and laugh at me (insert Nelson laugh)

Don't worry about it, you're not the first to post a thread like this and you won't be the last! You can take a look at my portfolio and prices through my signature link - most of my work (especially my YA stuff) skews more towards covers with people on them rather than a more minimalist look like you describe, but its certainly something I can do if that's what the design calls for. Good luck with your search! I'm sure others will be along to throw their hats in the ring shortly, so you should have plenty of choices to pick from all in one spot. Excellent designers abound on the boards here. Off the top of my head, I'd recommend checking out James at Go On Write, Damonza.com, Ebooklaunch.com, and Beetiful.com as well...RBC at rockingbookcovers.com doesn't have many YA covers in his portfolio, I think, but a more minimalist approach like the Hunger Games would fit his style well too.

 

[harker.roland]

I can't recommend James from GoOnWrite enough! He did my cover below which is obviously a very different genre from yours. However, you should check out his website because his work is wonderful: http://www.goonwrite.com/. Good luck!

Thank you Lizze. There were some truly beautiful works on James's page.

 

[harker.roland]

Don't worry about it, you're not the first to post a thread like this and you won't be the last! You can take a look at my portfolio and prices through my signature link - most of my work (especially my YA stuff) skews more towards covers with people on them rather than a more minimalist look like you describe, but its certainly something I can do if that's what the design calls for. Good luck with your search! I'm sure others will be along to throw their hats in the ring shortly, so you should have plenty of choices to pick from all in one spot. Excellent designers abound on the boards here. Off the top of my head, I'd recommend checking out James at Go On Write, Damonza.com, Ebooklaunch.com, and Beetiful.com as well...RBC at rockingbookcovers.com doesn't have many YA covers in his portfolio, I think, but a more minimalist approach like the Hunger Games would fit his style well too.

Thanks for your response Kalen. I can't access your site from my work computer but will certainly take a look tonight.

 

[JadeZ]

Scarlett is the best in the business I work with her sometimes (illustration) and know lots of authors who have gone with her for their covers. Her designs are beautiful. http://booksat.scarlettrugers.com/

 

[Allyson J.]

For a pre-made, I agree with the other posters about James @ GoOnWrite.com.

 

[Sylvia R. Frost]

Hi, Harker,

I love doing Young Adult covers, and would be excited to work with you. I'm all about powerful branding across titles, (hence my tagline Beautifully Branded.) You can see my portfolio at sfrostcovers.com.

Thanks,
Sylvia

 

[10105]

Young Adult Sci Fi. My Annie Somewhere book needs a cover that conveys that genre. I'm using one of my own design, and it sucks. I haven't yet seen a pre-made that fits the story, so I'll be watching this thread with interest.

 

[Anne Pottinger]

I can't recommend James from GoOnWrite enough! He did my cover below which is obviously a very different genre from yours. However, you should check out his website because his work is wonderful: http://www.goonwrite.com/. Good luck!

Thanks for this Lizzie, I have to agree they are some of the best covers I've seen so far

 

[Kalen ODonnell]

Young Adult Sci Fi. My Annie Somewhere book needs a cover that conveys that genre. I'm using one of my own design, and it sucks. I haven't yet seen a pre-made that fits the story, so I'll be watching this thread with interest.

Hey Al, just sent you a pm about a possible premade I might have for you.

 

[ufwriter]

Hey Al, just sent you a pm about a possible premade I might have for you.

That's a gorgeous cover if it's the one I'm thinking of.

 

[acapellabookcoverdesign]

Hi, I design YA covers in sci fi and fantasy (as well as other genres). If you are still looking I'd be happy to help you. You can see my portfolio and references on my site http://www.acapellawebdesign.com My rates are negotiable depending on the design. - Jennifer

 

[Stephanie Marks]

I love Melody at http://ebookindiecovers.com/home I can't imagine working with anyone else now. She has great pre-maxes but her custom work is really too notch. She knows how to hear what your saying to really bring the vision in your head to life.

 

[harker.roland]

Thanks for all the responses everyone! I am going through all of the names mentioned above. I really appreciate all the opinions expressed. They're a great help.

 

[10105]

That's a gorgeous cover if it's the one I'm thinking of.

The cover Kalen designed is now in my signature. You might have to refresh (F5 on a PC) to replace the old one. Like it?

 

[Kalen ODonnell]

The cover Kalen designed is now in my signature. You might have to refresh (F5 on a PC) to replace the old one. Like it?

Hey Al, check your email! I sent you a new version I whipped up over the night that I think works much better - brighter and more visible.



Apologies to Harker for hijacking his thread! Good luck with your selection process!