Hi ,

I recently finished my first novel(yay me) and I really want a cover for it made on photoshop(gimp etc) for when I print it out. I would make it myself but I am no good at book covers... I've tried and failed many times. XD This cover would just be for personal use, since admittedly this novel is pretty bad lol and will not be seeing a publisher.

But I want it to look as if it were a real book cover (with title, my name, etc). I am willing to pay someone 200k to make it, more if it ends up being harder than I think it will be.

I also need help deciding what cover image to use. XD I have no vision for these things lol But I can provide it as fast as a day once I've decided, or if you can draw/find the image I choose then that would be great to.

So if you are someone who would like to help me then please send me an MM and I will send you the details.

Thanks ,

rehtsethewriter

Hello ,

So I am completely new with writing fight scenes and have trouble with the most basic stuff. I was just wondering if you would mind reading this excerpt (from a rough first draft) of a basic fight and maybe let me know what it needs, what's good, etc.

Thanks


I put any reluctance behind me and run towards him. He stands his ground, until the last moment, and sends a left hook my way.
I side step but his strike finds my mouth. I stagger back and wipe the blood from my split lip with the back of my hand. He???s faster than I thought.
I throw a punch. He catches hold of my arm, brings it up over his shoulder and twists it. I cry out in pain, and am involuntarily sent back first into the uneven concrete.
???You are letting your emotions get in the way,??? he states firmly.

What is this, a lesson? I pull myself up, ignoring my screaming muscles and stiff joints. I shift my weight forward, plant my feet on the ground and wait.
He strikes left. I turn out of the way, and then drive my elbow into his stomach. He grunts, and backs up. Just as I think I???ve gained ground he grabs my abdomen with both arms and pushes me backwards a few feet. I lose my balance, grab for his arm, but miss. I fall back onto the metal bench, hitting the back of my head.
???Are we done yet???? he asks, panting as much as I am. I take a moment to catch my breath. This is impossible. I can barely touch him.


That's not the whole scene but it gives you an idea. Constructive criticism welcome. XD