Influential Advisor Media

Book Cover Assessment

A quick guided conversation to shape the cover direction

Step 01

Design Spectrum

Where does the cover sit on each scale? Hover any word to see what it means. Click a number from 1 (left) to 5 (right).

Step 02

Do's and Don'ts

Anything to lean into, and anything to avoid. Be as specific as you like.

Do's

e.g. navy and gold; spell my name as D. Charles Whitfield; show CFP after my name

Don'ts

e.g. no handshake stock photos; avoid red; no busy backgrounds
Step 03

Cover Types

Browse examples of each direction. Hover to enlarge, click a cover to see it full size. Choose up to two directions.

Step 04

Imagery Direction

The chosen direction uses imagery. What could actually appear on the cover?

Based on the title:

Step 05

Anything Else

Anything else worth capturing for the cover.

Fills into a text summary you can download or email.