If you're an indie author looking for more information for my Art for Arc program look no further!
What is Art for ARC?
I’ve seen more and more Authors relying on Generative AI for their covers and are using the explination that “artists cost too much”
To combat that I’m now offering my services FOR FREE. Or at least for no money. All I ask for is an Advanced Reader Copy of whatever you’re writing.
How does this work?
You would send an inquiry either directly from my contact link here on my website or to my email [email protected] requesting EITHER a book cover OR a piece of promotional art i.e character sheet, a scene from your story etc. I would then send you a contract laying out my stipulations/ timeline/ commercial rights etc. The contract protects us both from getting taken advantage of. Especially since there is no money being exchanged.
Once I finish the art piece I’ll email you a final copy and when ARCs are ready you’ll email me a copy.
What do I get out of it?
Obvioulsy you get an artwork and the commercial rights to use for promoting your writing and I get to read new and diverse stories. I love advanced reader copies except I don’t love writing reviews. Often to get an ARC authors ask for a review. I just want to read. And have less people rely on Generative A.i for things that desperately do not need A.i.
Last note:
I’m privledged to be able to do this. I do not rely on my art for an income, not all artists can say that, or want to say that and that’s okay. I know my style may not fit what every author has in mind for their covers, but doing something in a different style, or a photobashed cover you make yourself, a solid colored cover with some simple text, anything is better than A.I. I want to be able to be stepping stone for Indie authors and give back to a community that has given so much to me.