Over the last two weeks, I broke down the process of a single book cover and shared some special moments behind my photoshoots. Today, I want to fill you in on what happens after the photoshoot. The first step is to view the pictures. I've taken anywhere from 161 pictures to over 300 in a… Continue reading The Making of a Book Cover: Part 3: Finalizing the Cover and Runner-up Gallery
Tag: Behind the Scenes
The Making of a Book Cover: Part 2: The Photoshoot
Last week, I shared with you the early prep work that goes into the cover. Today, I want to share some of the special moments during the photoshoots themselves. While walking into the shoot knowing that I have to leave with one perfect picture can create a bit of nerves, I try to remind myself that… Continue reading The Making of a Book Cover: Part 2: The Photoshoot
The Making of a Book Cover: Part 1: Location and Set-up
Cover art is the most recognizable factor of any book . . . unless the author's name is so famous that no one looks beyond the name at the picture. Between today and the next two weeks, I want to take you behind the scenes and show you how these covers are made. Now, you… Continue reading The Making of a Book Cover: Part 1: Location and Set-up
Behind the Scenes: Character Development: The Hardheaded
I have this character, George Chandler. He is the sweetest, kindest, most willing, and all around loveable person. And yet he is the most hardheaded and difficult character I've had the pleasure of working with to date! For those that have read the Ancient Words Series, this may come as a shocker. George appears so… Continue reading Behind the Scenes: Character Development: The Hardheaded
Behind the Scenes: Character Development: The Withdrawn
If you're finding this post for the first time, you've entered into the middle of blog series on character development. My purpose for this series is to laugh along with fellow authors at the antics of our characters as well as pass along some proven tips. For the reader, I hope to entertain them with… Continue reading Behind the Scenes: Character Development: The Withdrawn
Behind the Scenes: Character Development: The Underdeveloped
I'm doing a 4-month blog series on character development. I want this series to be both for the writer and the reader. I hope to fellowship with other authors and pass along some tips while also entertaining the readers by showing you a side of your favorite characters that you've never seen before. If you're… Continue reading Behind the Scenes: Character Development: The Underdeveloped
Behind the Scenes: Character Development: The Easy
Have you ever enjoyed a movie or tv show and been so caught up in the chemistry between the characters on screen, only to be shocked to learn in an interview that behind the scenes the actors hated each other? The hero in your favorite show is actually a jerk when the camera isn't on.… Continue reading Behind the Scenes: Character Development: The Easy
Christian Author: A.M. Heath 