This is my trial how I made changes for PhoenixWriting 's book (don't sweat, hon! It's honestly was no big deal! If I whine about this, how can I become a more amazing cover maker?)

Edited by: 6/29/16

Time spent: 2 days

Total layers counted: 40

Total PSD colorings counted: 4

Problem: As you can see, my problem one the first two trials was figuring how to fit the title on the cover. Yes, I know it was cool effects, but still, it didn't suit to my liking. 

Solution: I went to look for more cover ideas so that's why it took me two days. I also had to save the covers that I took the ideas from on my IPad so I can look at them later as I made the cover. I also did Topaz Clean for the characters as you can see, so that's why they look like they were painted on. The frame was a PNG I found on Google which I did Linear Dodge. The cover actually looked really dark, so I had to do some highlight using the soft brush. Lots of sharpening and blur.

Textures used (not all is mentioned):

(yes, it isn't good to use too much textures =_=)