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Top Ten Reasons to Start Your Book Cover Design

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(even if you are not done with your manuscript!)

Did you know that all major publishers commission the book cover’s design before the manuscript is complete? Some even do it before a word is written! Among many reasons, they need the cover concept early in the process for marketing purposes. You may not be a large publisher, but you can still take a cue from the big guys and get your marketing started long before you have finished writing. Here are the top ten reasons you should have AuthorSupport.com get started on your book cover design today.

Starting on your book cover now…

10.	shows your friends and family that you are making progress.
9.	gives ample time to capture your vision and get it just right.
8.	provides an image to go with your proofreader copies, enabling your editors to have a good mental image of the finished book.
7.	helps your typesetting team (hopefully AuthorSupport.com) create a flow and continuity between your cover and interior.
6.	eliminates the “rush, rush” feel of getting everything done just before printing.
5.	enables you to go ahead and make up marketing items like book marks, business cards, and other printed materials.
4.	provides you with a marketing image to put on your website. In fact, consider having AuthorSupport.com build a one page Book Showcase website for pre-sale marketing.
3.	breaks up the cost of finishing the book so you’re not stuck with a big bill at the end.
2.	gives added inspiration to help you finish your book.
1.	helps potential publishers visualize your finished book.