Last time I posted about why I decided to publish independently as opposed to the traditional route.

One of the pros I mentioned was control and how it can be both a good and a bad thing.

When it comes to covers and being an indie, the onus is on you. A lot of the stress of cover design might be taken away by publishing traditionally, but there’s also likely little you can do if you get a cover that doesn’t suit the story. The most important component of cover design is whether it attracts th...