They say people shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but the fact is people definitely do. The cover is the very first thing people usually notice, other than perhaps the title.
The right book cover can really make or break sales, so it’s important to get the right one. An unprofessional cover will scream “self-published”, and like it or not, many readers are still wary of self-published titles.
Don’t think it’s enough to download a photo and write some text on it with a free photo editor. Unless you can really create a stunning cover yourself, it’s best to get a professional to handle it.
Fortunately, book covers are remarkably inexpensive. They can be purchased for as little as $20 from many different places, and you can even get pre-made covers that will let you start using your cover in a few hours instead of waiting for custom work to be done.
Here are a few places to get a pre-made or custom book cover:
>> http://www.getabookcover.com
>> http://www.selfpubbookcovers.com
>> http://www.premadebookcovers.com