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A couple weeks ago I posted about a very cool cover design contest put forth by Spencer Hill Press for Damsel Distressed, one of their 2014 releases. This contest was particularly exciting because the winner earned the design commission, meaning their finished design would grace the cover of the book itself. Cue dancing and flailing. Two of my designs made it to the top ten, and then one of them made it all the way to the final three.

And then that one actually won.

*dies of happiness and shock*

(cover not final)

The above design was chosen as the winner by Spencer Hill Press and author Kelsey Macke and I'm absurdly excited to get the chance to work with them on this project. This cover is not the final design mind you, we're going to make a few tweaks to it, but I can't wait to get to work and then share the final layout with all of you.

I want to say a huge thank you to everyone who voted for my entries in an effort to get me to the final three, and to all of you who left words of encouragement on the blog and Twitter, you guys have no idea how much it meant to me and I would hug each and every one of you if I could!

Damsel Distressed: Cover Design Contest

I'm absolutely giddy today to share with you an exciting opportunity the fabulous team over at Spencer Hill Press is putting forth for anyone artistically inclined: the chance to design the cover for Damsel Distressed by Kelsey Macke, a 2014 release. All the details about the book and the contest are below, and I hope many of you are as excited to enter as I am!

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