Cover Me Darling — Book Cover Design:
Design Covers That Sell
Your cover is your book's first impression — and in a scroll-past world, it has about two seconds to work. This live workshop teaches you to design professional, genre-appropriate book covers using AI and design tools, even if you've never opened Photoshop.
Readers absolutely judge books by their covers. Let's make sure yours passes the test.
You can have the best story on Amazon — but if your cover screams "self-published," readers scroll right past. Professional cover design used to mean paying $500+ per book. Now, with AI image generation and smart design tools, you can create covers that compete with traditionally published titles — if you know the genre conventions, the design principles, and the tools. Most authors don't. They slap a stock image on a template and wonder why their click-through rate is abysmal. This workshop fixes that.
What you'll cover in this workshop
This is a live, interactive session — not a pre-recorded course you'll bookmark and never finish. Coral teaches in real time, demos the tools live, and answers your questions as they come.
What romance readers expect vs. thriller readers vs. fantasy readers — and why breaking these rules costs you sales.
Using Midjourney, DALL-E, and other AI tools to create stunning, unique cover imagery that doesn't look like stock art.
Font pairing, hierarchy, spacing, and the design principles that make a cover look professional at a glance.
Mock-up your cover on an Amazon listing, test the thumbnail, and refine until it's shelf-ready.
What you'll walk away with
- A finished book cover (or cover concept) designed during the live session
- Genre-specific design principles — what readers in YOUR genre expect to see
- AI image generation techniques for creating unique, eye-catching cover art
- Typography rules that separate professional covers from amateur ones
- Mock-up and thumbnail testing so your cover works at every size
This workshop is for you if:
- You're an author who wants practical, hands-on guidance — not just theory
- You learn best in live sessions where you can ask questions and get real-time feedback
- You're ready to stop collecting bookmarked courses and start doing the work
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need design experience?
None at all. Coral starts from zero and walks you through every tool and technique.
What software do I need?
Canva (free tier works), plus access to at least one AI image generator. Coral covers alternatives during the session.
Can I use these covers commercially?
Yes — the AI tools and design methods covered produce commercially licensable artwork. Coral covers the licensing specifics.
Are there recordings?
No. This is a live, attend-once experience. The value is in showing up, doing the work in real time, and getting live feedback from Coral and the group. There are no recordings or replays.
Ready to join?
Live with Coral. Practical, hands-on, and built for authors who want results.
