I really wanted to create a nice ebook cover for my ebooks. At first I just used photobucket to write the title and author on the image that I chose for my ebook. I didn’t worry about it too much when I only had one and then two ebooks.
But then I created my third ebook and had some others in the works. I really wanted a professional looking one like I now have on my opt-in form and the ones that I now have on my ebook page.
So I searched high and low for a free way to create a nice book cover. I found all kinds of paid ebook cover products, there is no shortage of those. But I am all about using free traffic generation methods (and an ebook is definitely a traffic generator when done right!)
I found a free one and had to share it with you! I used it this past weekend to create new covers for all three of my ebooks and I will use it on my future ones as well.
1. Go to MyEcoverMaker.com
2. Choose the cover that you like best. There are five free choices:
3. Choose your background design. You can either choose one of theirs by clicking it or you can upload your own. They have a large selection and they are all free.
4. Crop the background image to how you want it to be on your cover. It will give you a preview of how it will look on the cover. Use your mouse to select the area and then click “crop selection” when you are ready.
5. Create the cover title, image, etc. This is where you get to start getting creative and having fun. You have four steps: add text, add images and/or clipart and then finalize.
When you insert text you have the options to change the color and font of the text.
First highlight “Your Text Here” and type in the title of your ebook. Then follow the directions below to customize the text.
Click on the red box next to the word “color” to choose the color of the text that you want. It works to best to have a contrasting color, I have found white works best for most though black is obviously the better choice for lighter backgrounds.
Click on the letters next to “style” to choose a different font, there are a lot of choices.
Note: You will be able to change the size after you submit this form. Click on the text and an arrow will appear on the edges of the box when you put your cursor over it.
Repeat the process to add your author information.
Next upload your image or choose some clipart. I haven’t played around with the clipart as I’ve uploaded all of my images. You can adjust the placement and size of the images the same way that you adjust the text.
If you don’t like something then simply click on it and then click the remove button on the upper right underneath the finalize button.
There are other options that you can play with, I left those alone so I can’t offer much help: flip, arc, grayscale, etc.
When you are completely satisfied with your creation click the finalize button. You will have something like this only bigger:
Have fun!
I’d love to hear your thoughts, questions, etc. so please comment! Also please retweet, share, etc if you think your followers will find value in this post!
To Your Success,
I recently started using this website and love it. I might even invest in the membership to get more cover options. You did a great job showing how to use the site.
Love the chimp cover, by the way. Adorable and clever!
~Sherrie~
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Stacy Reply:
April 5th, 2011 at 12:52 pm
Hi Sherrie,
Thank you!
I may consider investing in the membership down the road when I am making more paid ebooks.
Thanks,
Stacy
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Cool website, Stacey. I discovered them just about when I started my blog and using the site has really been a time saver – whenever I needed a quick eCover.
Your steps in this post are dead on!
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Stacy Reply:
April 5th, 2011 at 12:55 pm
Stella,
Thank you very much! I will definitely keep using them to make my ebook covers!
Stacy
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Great post, Stacy! You are doing a great job of giving some quality information to help people get things done in their own business. You are doing some great work, and you really deserve every success you get!
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Stacy Reply:
April 5th, 2011 at 12:57 pm
Thank you so much, Steve! I love to help others by sharing what I have learned!
Blessings,
Stacy
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Stacy, aloha. This is fantastic. Thx so much for sharing this resource.
As soon as I finish my comment, I am going to head on over there to play with it. Your step-by-step instructions makes it seem so easy and the finished product looks terrific–especially for the price.
Thx, a million, for this great tip that I will be adding to my resource library of free items.
Best wishes for a terrific week, Stacy. Aloha. Janet
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Stacy Reply:
April 5th, 2011 at 12:58 pm
Hi Janet,
I’m glad to help, it’s a great resource!
Stacy
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That’s the one I use, too, Stacy, though I am still trying to improve my cover-making skills. I probably need to re-do every one I’ve made, so far!
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Stacy Reply:
April 5th, 2011 at 12:58 pm
Hi Jeanine,
There’s no harm in redoing a cover! I’m already considering redoing one of them!
Stacy
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Hi Stacy,
This is wonderful and I will surely need it. I mean, every blogger will surely need it because we will be writing ebooks either to give away for free or to make a sale out of it.
I will put it to my to-do list and will surely try it out.
Cheers,
Jane.
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Stacy Reply:
April 5th, 2011 at 1:00 pm
Hi Jane,
Yes, it is a great tool – especially for the free reports that we make!
Stacy
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Hi Stacy,
Thanks for throwing this to the limelight. Of course not everyone can afford paying someone to design an eBook; this would come in handy. I should use this myself.
Peace!
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Stacy Reply:
April 5th, 2011 at 1:21 pm
Thank you Emmanuel, you should try it – it’s a great tool!
Stacy
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Way to go Stacy!
I will go check out this tool.
Right now, I am in the same shoes.
That is looking for free or very inexpensive
ways to get the job done.
Thank you so much for sharing!
Martin
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Stacy Reply:
April 5th, 2011 at 1:22 pm
Hi Martin,
This is a really great tool for a budget!
Stacy
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Thanks for the tip Stacy. I might just use their services when next I review my free report. Tweaking the cover might help increase optins
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Stacy Reply:
April 5th, 2011 at 1:23 pm
Thank you so much for the support! I think that a professional looking opt in will definitely help increase the numbers!
Stacy
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Hi Stacy,
Thanks a lot for your timely post. I almost finished my ebook and my next plan was hiring a graphic designer to create a cover. Now you have definitely helped me to save some bucks. I will use their site to create my ebooks cover. Thanks again.
Sathish
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Stacy Reply:
April 5th, 2011 at 1:25 pm
Sathish,
I’m so glad that this was the perfect time for you!
Stacy
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Awww Stacy bless you for this. I’ve been looking for a free place too. I too go for as much free resources as possible. I’ll start investing more back when I start making some. I’m going to try this out.
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Stacy Reply:
April 5th, 2011 at 1:26 pm
Hi Marty,
You should start making some soon, it’s a great way to get exposure. An easy first ebook is taking some of your best posts and combining them into a book or report!
Stacy
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This is really cool, Stacy. I just did my first eBook (check it out on my website) and just created the cover from a photo program I have. But this will be much,much better. Thanks soooooo much. You are a wonderful resource for me. blessings, Amy
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Stacy Reply:
April 5th, 2011 at 1:27 pm
Hi Amy,
Congratulations on your first ebook! It’s very exciting! Definitely give the site a try, since you’ve already designed a cover you might be able to simply upload it and go!
Stacy
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Excellent! Thank you Stacy, for pulling the wool away from our eyes. I was checking the site out and it’s easy to use too! only took about 5 minutes of my time to find a cover that was perfect.
Great wholesome info here! and its free! my favorite kind!
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Stacy Reply:
April 5th, 2011 at 1:28 pm
Thank you, Jasmine! It really is a great resource!
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Wow Stacy! I love the site. Great tip! I’ve been using ecover creator a software I purchased a while back.
It’s pretty reasonable and I’m offering it free with the paid memberships on my site, but it doesn’t have as many ecover options as the paid area of the site you shared. I’ll have to look into that for some of my products I’m working on that contain multiple modules!
Another thing I used for my audio download when I first got started online was the graphic that Kunaki creates when you upload your artwork to their site. It allowed me to create a nice cd cover or dvd cover to add to my opt in form.
Thank you for the clever solution that many marketers struggle with!
Heather
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Stacy Reply:
April 5th, 2011 at 1:32 pm
Hi Heather,
I agree, some of the paid covers on that site look really nice – and so many options! I plan on looking into some of those in the future when I have paid products on my site.
Thank you for sharing!
Stacy
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Stacy-
I am so glad I joined Heather’s group and am able to come here! Your blog is amazing! I am looking forward to reading your ebooks and your posts.
Funny, while looking around your blog I kept thinking the font here looks nice, I like it! Wait! It’s the same one from my blog! We use the same theme. That is funny. Now I know who to go to when I am stumped on the theme properties.
As for this post, I couldn’t have come here at a better time. I am in the starting stages of creating my first ebook and I kept wondering how to get a cover. I know a little about Photoshop but not enough to make it look professional.
Thanks so much so your great content. Looking forward to more.
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Stacy Reply:
April 7th, 2011 at 12:36 pm
Hi Allie,
Thank you very much, I’m glad to have found you and your blog as well! I have been enjoying your posts very much! I didn’t even notice that we are using the same theme, I really like it – so easy to customize. Though I hear the customizations don’t follow if you have to update the theme.
Good luck with your first ebook! I’m sure it will be great!
Stacy
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I love this site! I’ve been using it for about a year for all sorts of free reports and stuff and it is so easy to use. If you use a JPG or PNG for the title you can create an even more individualized look for your book, too.
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Stacy Reply:
April 7th, 2011 at 12:39 pm
Hi Danielle,
That’s a great idea! Thank you for sharing!
Stacy
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Now THAT Stacy is one piece of info I truly wanted to find.
Well done for discovering and sharing this tool! And thanks for the clear step by step introduction.
You are a legend – Thanks!
Jym
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Stacy Reply:
April 7th, 2011 at 12:40 pm
Thanks Jym!
I’m glad that I could help you out!
Stacy
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Hi Stacy,
What a wondeful solution and free at that.
I have used software before that was too complex and paid for covers too but it’s nice having a few different options depending on what one is doing.
Thanks for sharing this great find.:)
~Marcus
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Stacy Reply:
April 7th, 2011 at 12:43 pm
Hi Marcus,
I have tried some photo editing software myself and I find it very complicated. I don’t have time to figure out complicated software!
Take care,
Stacy
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Hi Stacy,
It’s one of the best site for creating free ebook cover. Your new ebook cover looks great. Great work.
I always use to outsource most of my design tasks but this tool is really great.
Thanks for sharing this useful resource Stacy.
~Dev
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Stacy Reply:
April 7th, 2011 at 12:44 pm
Hi Devesh,
Thank you very much. It really is a great resource!
Stacy
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Stacy,
This is great! I wasn’t aware of this tool so thank you for the resource. I Tweeted this out.
Good job with the ebook page and creating your own ebooks. Your tutorial makes things very easy; I’ll keep this post handy
Jon
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Stacy Reply:
April 7th, 2011 at 1:07 pm
Hi Jon,
Thank you very much for the tweet! I’m so glad that you found it helpful!
Stacy
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Thanks for posting this!
I have wondered if creating an ebook can be done free. Do you have anyother resources on this subject?
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Stacy Reply:
April 8th, 2011 at 9:05 am
Hi Musing,
You can also look at the Blogging category as well.
I have a lot of blogging resources, see the tab at the top of my blog entitled “blogging tips”!
Stacy
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Stacy, how wonderful. I sure could have used this a couple of weeks ago. I was awarded a free ebook software for being the lucky contestant on our challenge but I have not yet fiddled with it. I did find a solution but it’s a bit grainy.
I look forward to trying this as well as the one Heather gave me.
Thanks so much. I know all about searching high and low. I am sure it took some time!
Thanks
Jayne
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Stacy Reply:
April 12th, 2011 at 2:28 pm
Hi Jayne,
Congratulations again on winning the contest!
Stacy
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Thanks for sharing this free facility. I will definitely use it for me free facebook report. It will definitely allow me to grow my subscription list faster.
Thanks for sharing
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Stacy Reply:
April 12th, 2011 at 2:28 pm
Hi Joyce,
It’s a great tool, I’m sure that it will help to get more opt-ins!
Stacy
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I’ve been holding on to this page as a favorite for months, knowing that some day I would need it. Well, that day was today. Thank you so much for posting your knowledge. =)
Thanks to you, I will soon be publishing a short book about the 25 questions you should ask yourself before hiring a web designer.
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Stacy Reply:
June 3rd, 2011 at 7:25 am
Hi Tim,
I’m glad that this has helped you out! Your ebook sounds like a great topic!
Take care,
Stacy
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The free option is gone, but at under $4 per download it’s still well worth the price, and so easy to use. I really like MyEcoverMaker.
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Stacy Reply:
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:23 am
I just created another ebook cover last week and there were still the same free options as before. I’ll have to look into that, thanks for the heads up!
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Hi Stacy,
This is great info. Question,
How do I include the ebook into my website or post?Is there an easy way to do this without any difficult coding?
Thanks
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Stacy Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 4:12 pm
Hi Mi-lintee,
I upload the ebook itself and then I upload the image of the cover into a post. Then I edit the image of the cover and add the link to the ebook.
That’s if it’s free. If it’s paid then you have to use the coding for however you are selling it (paypal, etc.)
Hope that helps!
Stacy
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