tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post8163313701871704545..comments2023-12-07T08:42:44.505+00:00Comments on Wendy's Writing Now: Meet My Cover Designer - Guest Post Sarah HughesWendy's Writinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-88244144834901274802014-11-05T17:16:34.208+00:002014-11-05T17:16:34.208+00:00Brilliant, insightful post, thanks Wendy! She did ...Brilliant, insightful post, thanks Wendy! She did a fabulous job on your cover - love it!Sam Carringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10500748887793544207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-11928065958708348162014-11-05T14:30:51.672+00:002014-11-05T14:30:51.672+00:00I would live to design my own Christmas cards, Mag...I would live to design my own Christmas cards, Maggie - but I don't think anyone would be too impressed with the result!Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-62027064350045444672014-11-05T14:18:47.307+00:002014-11-05T14:18:47.307+00:00A really intersting post Wendy. My other interest ...A really intersting post Wendy. My other interest is art, and I'm just about to design my own Christmas card for this year, so was fascinated by her process.Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15938216505505274248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-64486739297820840662014-11-04T17:55:53.426+00:002014-11-04T17:55:53.426+00:00Not such luck, Frances. Sarah is the daughter of a...Not such luck, Frances. Sarah is the daughter of a very good friend.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-18179628924461727732014-11-04T17:55:13.450+00:002014-11-04T17:55:13.450+00:00You're right. I'm sure Sarah has a great c...You're right. I'm sure Sarah has a great career ahead of her, Susan.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-69506084478197343592014-11-04T17:45:16.776+00:002014-11-04T17:45:16.776+00:00What a talented girl! And a lucky find for you, We...What a talented girl! And a lucky find for you, Wendy. You must be delighted.Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-33833030327788324112014-11-04T17:13:18.943+00:002014-11-04T17:13:18.943+00:00I buy books because I like the cover. It tells all...I buy books because I like the cover. It tells all, and sets the tone, I think. Great interview, and lots of luck, not that you need it, Sarah.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-91716427711306477302014-11-03T22:41:32.211+00:002014-11-03T22:41:32.211+00:00I think you're right, Patsy.I think you're right, Patsy.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-87780087571710980232014-11-03T22:25:05.757+00:002014-11-03T22:25:05.757+00:00I don't suppose many people buy a book just be...I don't suppose many people buy a book just because of the cover - but I'm sure the cover is one of the reasons they pick it up and start considering other factors.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-10936950064284634182014-11-03T18:17:16.732+00:002014-11-03T18:17:16.732+00:00I just wanted to say that good writing should be a...I just wanted to say that good writing should be able to stand on it's own and give credit to the authors. But you are right, I think it would take a truly spectacular book to get big without the good cover these days. Although if a book did start to do well like that then probably by the time it started to do really well they'd have someone come in to do a new cover for it anyway. And thank you :)Sarah Hughes Illustrationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01841219870951017792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-63191406833068952852014-11-03T15:41:20.496+00:002014-11-03T15:41:20.496+00:00Or maybe a book that had been popularised by a fil...Or maybe a book that had been popularised by a film possibly. I agree though, Julia - I think an eye-catching cover is crucial.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-80793322725114357222014-11-03T15:39:40.317+00:002014-11-03T15:39:40.317+00:00I thought it might be interesting to others who ar...I thought it might be interesting to others who are thinking of self-publishing, Pat.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-35698712211891421942014-11-03T15:34:23.833+00:002014-11-03T15:34:23.833+00:00I'm not sure a brilliant book could be success...I'm not sure a brilliant book could be successful without a good cover (unless it was very niche). The cover design is crucial. Which of us has never chosen a novel by the look of it? Lovely interview. I wish Sarah lots of luck.Julia Thorleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00485301135194085398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-30442428023567168162014-11-03T14:48:04.031+00:002014-11-03T14:48:04.031+00:00How great to feature your cover designer as a gues...How great to feature your cover designer as a guest interview! Fascinating insights too...Writer Pat Newcombehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12678017709861817691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-43074764913111660802014-11-03T13:25:05.075+00:002014-11-03T13:25:05.075+00:00That's lovely of you to say, Joanna - I think ...That's lovely of you to say, Joanna - I think so too, but then again I'm biased!Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-40092428252032154352014-11-03T13:23:45.292+00:002014-11-03T13:23:45.292+00:00I must admit I never knew how an illustrator went ...I must admit I never knew how an illustrator went about creating a cover until I needed one myself, Rosemary.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-40653949005110688782014-11-03T13:23:35.953+00:002014-11-03T13:23:35.953+00:00Thank you, Wendy and Sarah, for this fascinating i...Thank you, Wendy and Sarah, for this fascinating insight into the work of an illustrator. I think the cover for Room in Your Heart is beautiful.Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10346863303904973315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-84885566221576041492014-11-03T13:16:38.397+00:002014-11-03T13:16:38.397+00:00What a great interview, Wendy and Sarah - I really...What a great interview, Wendy and Sarah - I really enjoyed hearing about the steps to finding the right cover illustration. All the best with your career, Sarah!Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-89776191487887871762014-11-03T10:23:24.729+00:002014-11-03T10:23:24.729+00:00Thank you Tracy. Sarah knew just what I wanted and...Thank you Tracy. Sarah knew just what I wanted and interpreted it really well.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-15099258410922332732014-11-03T10:21:32.486+00:002014-11-03T10:21:32.486+00:00Thank you Sarah and Wendy - I really enjoyed this ...Thank you Sarah and Wendy - I really enjoyed this interview. As writers I think we take illustrations & illustrators for granted at times so it was interesting to hear about Sarah's process. And the cover design is just perfect for 'Room in your heart'. TracyFellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10224475173136774530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-56572797016759425642014-11-03T09:15:40.843+00:002014-11-03T09:15:40.843+00:00She certainly is talented, with a unique style of ...She certainly is talented, with a unique style of her own.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-71144948774074194822014-11-03T09:06:11.846+00:002014-11-03T09:06:11.846+00:00What a wonderfully talented designer. I wish Sarah...What a wonderfully talented designer. I wish Sarah great success. Thank you for an insightful article, Wendy.Nicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14674648154579013578noreply@blogger.com