Kelsey Macke’s DAMSEL DISTRESSED Cover Design Contest
Kelsey Macke’s DAMSEL DISTRESSED (Spencer Hill Contemporary, 2014) is the story of Imogen Keegan, a seventeen-year old girl who has been stuck in a cycle of clinical depression, self-harm, and baked-goods-addiction since her mom died seven years ago. The book, DAMSEL DISTRESSED, is equal parts hurt and heart, and is held together by Imogen’s journal entries of poems, doodles, lyrics, and the “back stage” musings of a theatre-loving girl who is so much more than the sum of her parts.
Imogen’s journal is part of the prose, but the line between fiction and reality blurs when readers have the ability to use their computer or mobile device to access all kinds of interactive online content.
The cornerstone of this supplemental content is the album of real life songs, written and performed by the author as part of the band, Wedding Day Rain called IMOGEN UNLOCKED.
The inside of the book is highly interactive and driven by the readers’ experience.
The creative team wants nothing less for the outside of the book as well!
So, in the spirit of community and collaboration, we’re having a cover contest!
The DAMSEL DISTRESSED cover contest will be open from August 16th until September 22nd, 2014.
We’re so excited to see all of the incredible ideas you have that will tap into Imogen’s story.
There will be three rounds, each narrowing the entries, and culminating in a public vote for one of three top slots! Additionally, ten semi-finalists will win a $10 itunes gift card and a $10 Barnes and Noble gift card. The grand prize winner will not only earn the design commission and a copy of the book once printed, but will also have the opportunity to design the album artwork and swag!
If you or someone you know is eager to dive into the world of publishing design, this is a great opportunity to grow a portfolio and get paid!
For full details on the contest, including all terms, conditions, and instructions for submitting your design, visit www.damseldistressed.com!
Kelsey Macke is a twitterphile, (@KelsNotChels) and enthusiastic Nerdfighter. DAMSEL DISTRESSED is her first novel. www.KelseyMacke.com
This sounds like a great opportunity! I'm not really talented for this but I know who is and I hope she will participate because she does a great job with designs. Great post Jenny :)
ReplyDeleteYay, I hope lots of people enter, it's always so much fun to see how different people graphically interpret something!
DeleteDon't you just love living in the 21st century and all these creative ideas people seem to have? I'm enjoying it all so much. I'm about as creative as a rock, but I can't wait to see what others will come up with.
ReplyDeleteI do:) I think this books sounds crazy fun and I'm hopefully going to have time to come up with a design or two.
DeleteJust wanted to pop over and thank you, Jenny, for posting about the contest!! :D I am so excited and can't wait to see what folks come up with! Thanks again! :D
ReplyDeleteThrilled to do it Kelsey! Can't wait to experience the book:)
DeleteOoh! This is very interesting. I suck at designing, but I hope you'll be participating, Jenny! You are, after all, super talented when it comes to designing! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm going to try Nick! It's a little trickier with image licenses and things for an actual print cover than a just for fun web cover, so I have some questions for them, but we'll see what happens:)
DeleteI wish I was artistic and could participate in something like this. Good luck, though!(:
ReplyDeleteIt should be really fun to see all the designs!
DeleteYou are so massively talented - I cannot wait to see what you come up with!
ReplyDelete*blushes* *pulls you into a hug and tries to make out with you a little* Sorry. I just can't help myself sometimes ;-)
DeleteI would participate in this but I can not make a cover to save my life. :/
ReplyDeleteI can't write a piece of fiction to save my life, so I'll have to stick to design work:)
DeleteI can't wait to see what you design! I will be cheering for you. (And voting. Because there will be voting.)
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU! I'm hoping to be able to enter and will definitely post my entries if I do:)
DeleteI have zero talent...but can't wait to see what you come up with!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a really fun idea! If I had any artist talent at all I would so be all over this one!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend Jenny!!
Oh what a fun contest! I'm horrible at design so I'll steer well clear of this, but you have to enter! I absolutely LOVE the cover you designed for Sunbolt, and of course your website design totally rocks. I'm sure you'll win! I'll definitely vote for you. :-)
ReplyDeleteOh you are going to do this, right???? I love your designs and I can't wait to see all the entries. Love creativity!!
ReplyDeleteOh this looks like fun, and I am anxious to see what you come up with..
ReplyDeleteJenny you're always sharing the best competitions around, I'm not that great at coming up with designs, but this is such a cool opportunity for so many people!
ReplyDeleteI wish I could make something pretty but I can't :/ Oh and that I am a horrible cover snark so not even awesome would make me content lol
ReplyDeleteOh, very cool! You're entering, aren't you? (I see Melissa asked you, too!) You so need to -- I love your eye and style!
ReplyDeleteThis is sooo much fun!! I have zero art talent or graphic talent but I have two very close friends who are geniuses when it comes to stuff like this! But I love this idea! :D Thanks for sharing, Jenny! :D
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This is awesome! You gonna do it Jenny? I bet you could win!
ReplyDeleteOoo, this is a pretty cool contest! Good luck to everyone entering!
ReplyDeleteI will not be entering this unless they consider stick people a good choice for covers. Lol! I know you'll rock this contest, Jenny! I loved your covers for the Sweet Evil contest, and the other one you designed and shared with us (the name escapes me at the moment). I can't wait to see what you come up with. :)
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