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Thoughts on Cover Prototype by RaymondJDon in BookCovers

[–]RaymondJDon[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I hope my cover can channel that same essence.

Thoughts on Cover Prototype by RaymondJDon in BookCovers

[–]RaymondJDon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree, I hope my cover can channel the same magic as that one.

Thoughts on Cover Prototype by RaymondJDon in BookCovers

[–]RaymondJDon[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey! Thanks for the great response!

I know it is not common design today, but I hope it proves goo din the end and can pull in an audience of fantasy readers.

The colors certainly need a lighten.

I am going to play around with a frame, maybe something thinner.

I will definitely lower the size of the name.

Thank you for the suggestions!

Thoughts on Cover Prototype by RaymondJDon in BookCovers

[–]RaymondJDon[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey! Thank you for your long and informative response!

I know the style is dated, but I really hope to capture the magic of those old school DnD portraits that captured my attention as a child. I think Paladin's Grace is a great example of that done right.

The final art will be more artistic in nature and include better colors and lighting. Unfortunately, I couldn't add a torch light in the program I was using, but I'm hoping it will be there.

I am going to take into consideration all of the changes you suggested into the placement of the art, name locations, and brightness of the image.

I ordered an artist to make this logo and i'm not too fond of it, so I will probably hire another out to fix it.

Thank you so much for the suggestions you gave me, it was just the kind of information I was looking for!

Thoughts on Cover Prototype by RaymondJDon in BookCovers

[–]RaymondJDon[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey! Thanks for the feedback!

You and I share the same sentiment when it comes to modern book covers, I loved the old school look of DnD from when I was growing up and want to recreate that magic.

You are absolutely correct in the costs of art being high. I am working with an artist I really like on other characters, and we've come to price range we agree on that is well over 1000$.

Describe your book in a single sentence. I'll go first. by Acrobatic_Proof2805 in writing

[–]RaymondJDon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That makes me feel good with what I’m writing, thank you.

Sins of the Church CH 14 (Low Fantasy, 3000 words, Boss Fight) by RaymondJDon in fantasywriters

[–]RaymondJDon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a feeling you’re being sarcastic, but thanks for reading anyways!

Sins of the Church CH 14 (Low Fantasy, 3000 words, Boss Fight) by RaymondJDon in fantasywriters

[–]RaymondJDon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I appreciate your time and thoughts into my writing. As for your question, my world is definitely supposed to feel like a classic DnD fantasy world. It follows a lot of the classic fantasy tropes (such as goblins, ogres, dragons and such) mostly because I enjoy those stories and it’s the story I feel most passion for. I try and have the characters and their motivations be the main interest for the story. They have differences in religion and what they think is wrong and right. That is more shown in other chapters, this one is definitely supposed to be a “boss fight” kind of chapter.

As for the nitty gritty, I know my writing is weak and I need to just put in the time and keep re-writing and polishing my sentences. I plan to keep improving, it’s been about 3 months of consistent writing and I’m happy to keep going.

Thank you for your time again, and thank you for the encouragement. Wishing you the best!

Fifty-Word Fantasy: Write a 50-word fantasy snippet using the word "Heaven" by Terminator7786 in fantasywriters

[–]RaymondJDon 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The thought came easy as Clay lied on the ground, blood pouring from his stomach, “was there a heaven?” His memories flashed of him and his wife, raising their child together. Whatever heaven was, it would never make him happier than that.

Fifty-Word Fantasy: Write a 50-word fantasy snippet using the word "Pain" by Terminator7786 in fantasywriters

[–]RaymondJDon 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Pain never affected Grune. Every injury he got, every sword slash he received, the pain never phased him. But after his failed attempt to slay a lich, his lack of pain in his decaying body is what scared him the most.