About this course
The videos included in this course are recordings of a live class. The instructor is not available for questions or feedback at this time.
Your book cover is a crucial marketing asset, and it can often make or break a sale to a curious reader. In this class, award-winning illustrator Grace P. Fong gives students the tools needed to find and communicate effectively with artists so they can bring your story to life.
Seeing your book's new cover is one of the most exciting times for an author. But how do you finally arrive at that point? How do you condense thousands of words into a single image that reaches the right audience? Whether you're traditionally or self-published, this class will give you the tools you need to find and communicate with artists so they can bring your story to life.
Topics Covered:
- Formatting an Art Brief
- Dos and Don'ts
- Finding and Paying an Artist
Student Takeaways:
- Writing an Art Brief
Duration of Class
60 minutes
Course Curriculum
- Intro to Art Briefs 1 Intro (4:46)
- Intro to Art Briefs 2 Deciding What You Want (6:59)
- Intro to Art Briefs 3 Technical Specs (6:28)
- Intro to Art Briefs 4 What is an Art Brief (9:48)
- Intro to Art Briefs 5 Project Example (1:29)
- Intro to Art Briefs 6 Tips and Tricks (10:00)
- Intro to Art Briefs 7 Working with an Artist (6:51)
- Intro to Art Briefs 8 Q&A (14:04)
About Grace P. Fong
Grace P. Fong is an Hugo-nominated and Ignyte-winning illustrator who makes covers for speculative fiction magazines and anthologies. Recent clients include Strange Horizons, Glitter+ Ashes, and Silk and Steel. She also works as a narrative designer at Wizards of the Coast, specializing in art writing for Magic: The Gathering. Find her online at http://www.artstation.com/fictograph
