tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82267328894912882342024-03-13T03:17:32.721-07:00WGA DesignsGeorge Arnoldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11177659456552934379noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226732889491288234.post-48440918300593250242011-12-31T09:15:00.000-08:002011-12-31T16:25:56.378-08:00A Little About WGA Designs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Qtd7rHYXFrM/Tv9DFkxNmQI/AAAAAAAAAEY/AO3_G79LJrs/s1600/WGADesigns-Logo-no-background.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="126" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Qtd7rHYXFrM/Tv9DFkxNmQI/AAAAAAAAAEY/AO3_G79LJrs/s200/WGADesigns-Logo-no-background.gif" width="200" /></span></a><br />
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">WGA Designs was integrated to give the indie author a place to go for dynamic and eye-catching book covers. Pulling from over 19 years experience in graphic design, my interest in cover design was peeked when my wife, Carolyn Arnold, best-selling author of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00534KMQK/ref=as_li_ss_til?tag=caroarno-20&camp=213381&creative=390973&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=B00534KMQK&adid=0E53QMQKEMCVR0FEV16E&&ref-refURL=http%3A%2F%2Fsassy3421.blogspot.com%2F" target="_blank">TIES THAT BIND</a>, needed cover art.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">From there it has expanded, and I would now like to offer my services to all indie authors.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Key to the development of an effective cover is images or artwork that capture the essence of the book. It is vital that both the author name and the book title stand out as much as possible, especially considering much of today’s publishing is done via ebooks, which only allow a small thumbnail image. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">In order to capture and bring to reality the author’s vision of their book I need to know what image and colors best describe the book or major theme to them. From there I will also require the genre and a brief synopsis so I have a concept as to where the story is headed. The purpose for this is I so have some creative mobility to intersperse other elements into the design.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">For example, with Carolyn Arnold’s book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00534KMQK/ref=as_li_ss_til?tag=caroarno-20&camp=213381&creative=390973&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=B00534KMQK&adid=0E53QMQKEMCVR0FEV16E&&ref-refURL=http%3A%2F%2Fsassy3421.blogspot.com%2F" target="_blank">TIES THAT BIND</a>, neckties were used as the murder weapon. In addition, it’s a detective series so a badge was appropriate. Thus the reader knows immediately upon seeing the cover <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00534KMQK/ref=as_li_ss_til?tag=caroarno-20&camp=213381&creative=390973&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=B00534KMQK&adid=0E53QMQKEMCVR0FEV16E&&ref-refURL=http%3A%2F%2Fsassy3421.blogspot.com%2F" target="_blank">TIES THAT BIND</a> is a police procedural book.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">A cover is the strongest tool any author has at their immediate disposal. It’s a fact people are motivated to reach for what appeals to the eye.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This is where I come in. My purpose is to make you and your book stand out from the rest.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">If this sounds like something you have a need for, please <a href="mailto:wgadesigns@gmail.com">email</a> me. You can also peruse my <a href="http://wgadesigns.blogspot.com/p/portfolio.html">Portfolio</a> and <a href="http://wgadesigns.blogspot.com/p/about-me-and-contact.html">About Me and Contact</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I look forward to working with you.</span></div></div></div>George Arnoldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11177659456552934379noreply@blogger.com