Manipulated:

Simple:

Minimal:

Manipulated covers are:

- a bunch of different pngs, backgrounds, and textures to make a whole other creation

- complex since multiple layers are used

- more time-consuming than other types of covers, usually 1.5 hour at average

- usually used for Fantasy/Sci-Fi, Thrillers and Teen Fic (only on Wattpad)

Simple covers are:

- usually one main picture with simple alterations and textures on top

- simple (as stated in name) because not much layering is used

- way less time-consuming than manip covers but still take a fair amount of time (30-45 minutes)

- usually used for Romance, Thrillers, Teen-Fic, Poetry, etcetc

Minimal covers are:

- have to be made up of one image (either a vector or an extremely simple image) and text

- very minimalistic since only two elements are present in the cover (picture and text)

- covers that can take up to 1 hour to complete because of the fact that sometimes the vectors are handmade, but usually just need 30 minutes

- usually used for Short Stories, Teen-Fic, Poetry, etcetc

WHAT RESOURCES ARE USED FOR EACH TYPE?

For one Manipulated Cover:

A PNG:

A background:

A texture/multiple textures:

For One Simple Cover:

A Photo:

A texture/multiple textures:

NOT USED IN THIS COVER

For One Minimal Cover:

A reference photo [ OPTIONAL ]:

A texture:

I hope you guys enjoyed this and understood what differs between each type. <3

~ded