Design a Romance Book Cover in Procreate

Follow my process to create a stunning cover design, with no art skills required

What you’ll learn
Designing an eBook cover in Procreate
Working from a Procreate brushset (provided)
Creating a minimalist style illustration from a photo
A brief overview of Romance book genres
Contemporary Romance sub-genre
Creating an eBook canvas
Designing a cover that grabs attention
Where to find copyright-free photos to use as templates
Defining characters for the cover
Creating the background illustration from a photo
Choosing the right fonts for the cover
Applying text styling to the book cover
Saving your file for publishing

Requirements
You should have an iPad and the Procreate app
A stylus or Apple pencil is recommended, but not required
A basic knowledge of Procreate is helpful, but not required
No artistic skills necessary

Description
Have you ever wanted to design a romance book cover but didn’t know where to begin? Join illustrator and professional book cover designer Doni Waikel for an in-depth class on creating romantic book covers using Procreate!From the initial inspiration to the final design, Doni guides you through the enchanting world of romance book cover design. You’ll explore the nuances of the romance genre, find creative inspiration, and follow Doni’s complete process for designing a captivating romance book cover from scratch, all in Procreate. In this class, you’ll learn:An overview of the romance book genre and subgenresHow to find design inspiration that connects with your target audienceKey characteristics of contemporary romance coversUsing a Procreate brushset (included!) to bring your cover to lifeAdding finishing touches that make your design irresistibleThe best part? You don’t need to be a professional illustrator! I’ll be using a Procreate brushset (included) to demonstrate how you can design a delicious, eye-catching romance cover with ease.Whatever romance subgenre you’re into, this class will give you the tools and confidence to create a cover that grabs attention and resonates with readers.Grab your iPad and pencil, find a cozy chair or sofa, and let’s get started!

Who this course is for
Self-publishers who want to learn how to create their own romance book covers
Graphic designers who want to learn more about designing book covers