simplicity of the Apple logo? Or are you more into the zany black and green playfulness of Android? You are essentially creating a collage (some people call this a mood board) of visual inspiration and ideas that can help your designer understand how to best get your book’s message across to your audience. HOW DO YOU FIND A BOOK COVER DESIGNER? There are many places to hire book cover designers. We’re going to break them down by price point, and as always, priciest is best. You get what you pay for. Designers who are able to charge 2k and up for the services do so because their books SELL. 1. INDEPENDENT DESIGNER ($750-$2000+): The highest quality option is always to hire an independent book cover designer. Many of the best book cover designers in the world, who work regularly with major publishing houses, are available to hire on a freelance basis. There are a few ways to find these people. One of the best options is Reedsy, a freelance marketplace designed specifically for authors. The other option is to go to more general design sites, like Behance or Dribbble, and search for book designers there. They can be a bit slow to respond and difficult to get in touch with, but the quality there is outstanding as well. But the best method is to look inside your favorite books and see who designed the cover. Then google their name—more than half the time, you’ll find their design site, and can contact them directly. 284 · ThE SCriBE METhOD