Ask HN: Has anyone here self-published a book? Any advice?

Re:Ask HN: Has anyone here self-published a book? Any advice? by michael_nielsen on Tuesday July 16, 2013 @11:31AM (#6052524)

A subquestion, if I may: Anyone know a good way of finding designers for the cover? Preferably designers who've done some work in publishing before, since what makes a good book / ebook cover is not the same as what makes a good website design.

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Re:Ask HN: Has anyone here self-published a book? Any advice? by danthewireman on Tuesday July 16, 2013 @01:18PM (#6053238)

I used bookdesigners.com and was totally thrilled with them. I used to be a graphic designer, and discovered what you mentioned: good web design is not the same as good book cover design. They were pricey: $1500, but I figured an excellent cover was the best place to put marketing $$. I haven't made that money back in sales yet, but I still think I got good value for what I paid.

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Re:Ask HN: Has anyone here self-published a book? Any advice? by mark_l_watson on Tuesday July 16, 2013 @12:25PM (#6052884)

This was a problem for me also. I decided to use unrelated pictures (i.e., unrelated to the topic of my books) that I have taken near where I live (Sedona Arizona - a beautiful place).

I have a friend who is a visual designer, and he has commented favorably on my approach.

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Re:Ask HN: Has anyone here self-published a book? Any advice? by jstorimer on Tuesday July 16, 2013 @12:38PM (#6052973)

If you're willing to spend $300, I've done all my covers through 99designs.com and been very happy.

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Re:Ask HN: Has anyone here self-published a book? Any advice? by graeme on Tuesday July 16, 2013 @02:39PM (#6053848)

Elance has some good designers.

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