Sensual Romance Novel Cover Design

  • Status: Closed
  • Prize: $125
  • Entries Received: 133
  • Winner: rifatrahmaniu

Contest Brief

Romance Book Cover Design

Overview

We are seeking a talented designer to create the cover for the first novel in a sultry romance series. This project requires a balance of sophistication, sensuality, and visual storytelling to captivate readers. The winning design will not only be used for this book but will establish a style that can be carried through the entire series. The winner will be our designer of choice for future covers in the series.

We need book, ebook, and audiobook files.

Series Requirements

Consistent Character Design: The central characters—Sienna and Donovan—should be depicted in a way that makes them easily recognizable and reusable across future covers.

Style Cohesion:
The winning design should establish a distinct, cohesive style that represents the themes of the series (romance, forbidden dynamics, tension, and allure). Realistic. No AI.

Specific Cover Details:

Characters:
Sienna: A 26-year-old woman with vibrant red hair and a busty figure. She is attractive but plain, emphasizing a natural beauty. She wears a rose gold necklace with the word Brat engraved on it—this must be featured prominently in the design. She is dressed casually, with a hint of seduction.
Donovan: A tall, mid-40s man with a salt-and-pepper beard. He is strong and attractive but understated, dressed professionally, but approachable to reflect his position as a college professor.

Setting:
The scene should evoke the atmosphere of a college campus or library, with elements like bookshelves, lockers, or a hallway to set the tone.

Mood & Tone:
The romance between Sienna and Donovan should be subtly evident—teasing tension and intimacy without being overtly explicit.
The overall aesthetic should suggest sensuality and professionalism, with a focus on forbidden yet irresistible allure.
The style should be realistic. No AI.

Genre Alignment:
This is a sultry romance novel, so the cover should clearly signal the genre to potential readers while remaining elegant and sophisticated.

Contest Guidelines:
Submissions must include Sienna, Donovan, and the specified setting.
The rose gold Brat necklace must be incorporated in a meaningful way.
The design must allow for easy adaptation for future books in the series.
The characters MUST be reusable.
Ensure no copyright concerns.
Include the website: www.ProfessorsBrat.com

Winning Designer's Role:
The winner will not only see their design on the cover of this novel but will also have the opportunity to design the covers for the remaining books in the series. Consistency and collaboration will be key as the series progresses.

Please message me with the word "ROSE" so I can ensure you've read these instructions. I've had too many issues with people not reading instructions and my future projects suffer as a result.

Submission Requirements
Format: High-resolution (300 DPI) artwork suitable for both print and digital formats.
File Types: JPEG, PNG, or PDF for submission; layered PSD or AI file if selected as the winner.
6" x 9" softcover. ISBN is attached. Page count not yet determined.
Illustrated cover. Realistic. No AI art.

Thank you for your interest, and we can’t wait to see your creativity come to life in capturing the essence of this steamy romance!

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  • sayodr
    sayodr
    • 1 month ago

    sir #290 you can change the design if you want. i will give you the jpg.png.psd file.i hope. i will be pleasantly rewarded by you.

    • 1 month ago
  • sayodr
    sayodr
    • 1 month ago

    #289 #288

    • 1 month ago
  • sayodr
    sayodr
    • 1 month ago

    you can change the design if you want. i will give you the jpg.png.psd file.i hope. i will be pleasantly rewarded by you.

    • 1 month ago
  • sayodr
    sayodr
    • 1 month ago

    ROSE #288 sir win p----

    • 1 month ago
  • sayodr
    sayodr
    • 2 months ago

    #270

    • 2 months ago
  • sayodr
    sayodr
    • 2 months ago

    #269

    • 2 months ago
  • masterlynx0
    masterlynx0
    • 2 months ago

    I'll participate if you aren't accepting AI

    • 2 months ago
    1. tw79
      Contest Holder
      • 2 months ago

      I am not accepting AI

      • 2 months ago
  • sayodr
    sayodr
    • 2 months ago

    #237

    • 2 months ago
  • JannatCanvas
    JannatCanvas
    • 2 months ago

    Hello Contest Holder,

    I have some questions. Before I join this contest, please let me know if you know the difference between AI design and real art.

    Check if you can connect on chat.

    • 2 months ago
    1. tw79
      Contest Holder
      • 2 months ago

      I do not see a way to contact you directly

      • 2 months ago
  • sayodr
    sayodr
    • 2 months ago

    please check entry 100% ok sir #220#221#222#223#224 win mi

    • 2 months ago
  • hamidm4
    hamidm4
    • 2 months ago

    I am working on our project please wait

    • 2 months ago
  • tw79
    Contest Holder
    • 2 months ago

    For everyone submitting AI options, please note that I can't use AI. Please read the brief.

    • 2 months ago
  • shrahman089
    shrahman089
    • 2 months ago

    #207

    • 2 months ago
  • sayodr
    sayodr
    • 2 months ago

    please check entry #205

    • 2 months ago
  • sayodr
    sayodr
    • 2 months ago

    please check entry all #200 #193 #184 #198 sir win mi

    • 2 months ago
  • Humaumair12
    Humaumair12
    • 2 months ago

    Hello Contest Holder,

    I have some questions. Before I join this contest, please let me know if you know the difference between AI design and real art.

    Check if you can connect on chat.

    • 2 months ago
  • peter975
    peter975
    • 2 months ago

    you want illustrative cover? could be photography?

    • 2 months ago
    1. tw79
      Contest Holder
      • 2 months ago

      Photography is fine, as long as the characters can be used repeatedly. This is the first book in a series.

      • 2 months ago
  • shubho9721
    shubho9721
    • 2 months ago

    please check entry no #180

    • 2 months ago
  • hamidm4
    hamidm4
    • 2 months ago

    Please check #176 #177 #178

    • 2 months ago
  • hamidm4
    hamidm4
    • 2 months ago

    Please check #176 #177 #178

    • 2 months ago
  • yeamunraj12
    yeamunraj12
    • 2 months ago

    Please check my all entrys

    • 2 months ago

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