Valerie Willis on How Her Background in Graphic Design Has Enhanced Her Publishing Journey

Valerie Willis — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 16:51:21 GMT

Current Revision posted to Writer's Block by Valerie Willis on 3/9/2018 4:51:21 PM

Being artistically inclined can be beneficial to a writer. When author and writing teacher Valerie Willis is facing writer's block, she often pulls out drawing tools and doodles to work through the character or scene that's causing the interruption. Her background in art and graphic design has provided her with some creative freedom, but it has also greatly informed her book cover designs. Willis understands the importance of a visually impactful book cover and how to execute the elements required to "talk" to readers. She advises writers who aren't as artistically inclined to utilize online tools such as Pinterest for inspiration, or cut out and collect magazine clippings. These visual tools can be very helpful when you are feeling stuck or need motivation to keep going.

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