Hello friends!

There was recently a post here about helping pick a cover, and I really enjoyed reading through the comments. I figured I would do something similar with the cover I'm working on right now (Though my options aren't quite as unique as the ones in that other post). Anyway, here they are:

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2)


3)


4)



I will say, the story starts out in a snowy area. But to be honest, I don't even know if what I have looks like snow haha.

Thoughts?

Number 2, because the title is more visible. You could make it bigger.
The black background won't allow your story to step up while listed on RR. You need bright colors.

I like the first one if the dragon and title were a little darker. Try experimenting with bigger font too, especially in thumb format.
You can also try adding a border (either stylized or subtle) to make the cover stand out on the screen to people browsing stories.

I prefer number 3, but it's almost impossible to see the title, so number 2. 

I like three. The specs of white do remind me of snow. A couple of suggestions. Increase the size of the title and brighten it so it stands out better. And I thing the dragon could also be a little larger and brighter.

Thanks for the suggestions guys. Seems like most people liked the less fancy font, giving it another pass I tried to make the title larger, and pop more like you guys suggested (I feel like one of those eye doctors... better or worse? lol) Here are four new options (You can click to make it larger, but I think seeing it as a thumbnail is a good way to judge):

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6)


7)


8)



I also think preferences may vary depending on if you are in RR dark mode or light mode...?

I also have to agree with the others and say 2 would be best with some adjustments to the size of the text and dragon so that they are more visible. I like 5 or 6

I like simple covers, so 4 and 7 are my favorites. They seem to be opposites as far as color scheme? The sparkles or stars are nice, but it distracts from your title. You might try fading them out closer to the title and dragon, or making the dragon and title more noticeable somehow if you want to keep them!



I really like the look you're going for!

~ Saf

Although my initial preference was for the dark cover, I'd have to say 5 is my favorite now. The dragon and title stand out well and I like how the specks of white show up in the slightly grey background. However, I agree with Saf's suggestion about fading them near the dragon and title.

Thanks for all the feedback guys. I think I'm going to avoid the "snow" in the thumbnails at least, just because it looks too much like sparkles.

And sparkles are a hard no from me.


Appreciate everyone's input!

TheRedNaz535 Wrote: And sparkles are a hard no from me.

Reminds me of my glitter phobia, lol.

Glad you got some solid input!

~ Saf

8 looks appealing