Dreams Tell Lies Cover (contest entry)

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Nothing fancy, but let me know what you think anyway. :] I'm aware of the sizes being off. I stink at stuff like that.

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Last edited by SmylinG on Mon Aug 22, 2011 3:36 am, edited 1 time in total.
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Way fancy! :p I really love the images, but the text looks tacked on. The only exception being the title in the second one which I think looks excellent. I think the title in the first one should not be italic/cursive. Something more like a tall thin text that would go against the whipping hair. Like this (in white or black depending on the novel's tone):

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Either way the author would be lucky to have either of these! :)
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I love both! The images are really great and well fitting. The second cover, however, should have a lighter font for the author's name. I agree with inkwell about the title in the first cover. I think you should use a bolder font and not touching that girl's hair at the same time. Other than that, you have done a pretty good job *applause*
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I really like these!:D I can sort of tell what the story would be about, but the two covers clashed. One is in reality and one is magical, so I'm sort of confused. Don't judge a book by it's cover, I know, I know. Still I want to know what the story is about. It has to reflect the story, even though I have never ready it. I also agree with the title on the top picture. Otherwise, It's great! I can't wait to see more work from you :)
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Hi there!

Both of these are really great covers. The first one is my favorite, though. I like the way the girl's hair is tossed in front of her face. I also like the half hammock in the background (that is a hammock, yes?). The second one looks a little awkward to me. I can tell she's flying, but for some reason it looks like her face is facing up while her body is facing down. Make sense? I don't know, it could be just me.

Good job!
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Wow! Nice work here Smylin!
I've made it kind of a task to review all the covers that get submitted, but I can't do it in great detail because of cheating and whatnot. What I will say though is that you seemed to have captured the fantasy element really well and the pictures are intruiging. I can't think of improvements that haven't already been mentioned but thanks for entering and good luck!
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Did you make these? Or did you get these off of the internet?




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I edited the images, which I found on the internet, and then turned them into covers.
I think that's what most people do. :lol: If not, then I'm thoroughly embarrassed.
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