Coming soon | Craft and work
David E. Sproule | Workshop draft
Honest Cover Design for Self-Publishers
Genre-right covers in Canva without lying
Publishing craft | workshop draft, about 9,462 words, 6 chapters
Genre-right covers in Canva without lying Target about 11000 words. Workshop coming soon. Not for sale until SOON gates pass.
Not for sale
Workshop draft. Keeper pass still ahead.
Cover and brief are up. Workshop draft may already exist locally. Not for sale until a keeper pass and Soft Margins checkout.
Opening sample
First pass from the workshop. Not the ending.
You sit at your desk, a cup of strong coffee beside you, the screen of your laptop glowing softly. Canva opens on the screen, its interface a mix of familiar and intimidating tools. You've been here before, but this time feels different. This time, you're not just a writer trying to make a book cover; you're a self-publisher, a creator looking for a way to make your work stand out. You need a cover that will grab attention, one that tells the story of your book without saying a word. You've heard the advice before: "Make sure it's eye-catching," "It should reflect the genre," "Use bold colors.
Chapters in this draft
- What this book is for
- The problem in plain language
- Tools for this week
- Scripts and checklists
- Failure modes
- When to get more help
Soft Margins
Ask the Unsaid
One question about this title. Tease, do not spoil.
About the author
David E. Sproule
Writes and builds from Edmonton, Alberta. Sproule Lit workshop drafts and Phyllux Tech, local first: files as masters, honest length, and tools people can use on a hard Tuesday.
