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How can you expand the possibilities of book cover images with AI? What are some of the controversies and how can authors and designers work together with AI tools to create original design? Book cover designer Damon Freeman discusses his views.
There are lots of links in the show notes below to specific resources, but of course, the AI space moves fast, so always check the Terms and Conditions of any site you want to investigate further. I also mention the free webinar on AI Ads for Authors with Mark Dawson and James Blatch.
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Damon Freeman is the founder and creative director of Damonza.com, creating custom book cover design and interior formatting for authors.
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Show Notes
- Using AI tools as part of the creative process
- How Midjourney works
- Discussion on copyright
- How AI tools are enabling the creation of unique cover images that have been almost impossible before
- If AI will be able to do everything, how will creatives make a living?
- Tips for working with your cover designer and incorporating AI
- Damon has some great articles on AI images in book covers here, and he also mentions James at GoOnWrite who has an article for self-published authors around AI and images here.
You can find Damon at Damonza.com.
Transcript of Interview with Damon Freeman
Joanna: Damon Freeman is the founder and creative director of Damonza.com, creating custom book cover design and interior formatting for authors. So welcome to the show, Damon.
Damon: Thank you, Joanna. Thanks for having me. I appreciate the opportunity to chat. I'm really looking forward to it.
Joanna: Oh, me too. So we're going to talk specifically about AI images as part of the design process today. But first up—
Tell us a bit more about you, your design background, and
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