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How to Buy Royalty-Free Stock Photography for Your Book Cover

An important part of any book cover is the image or photo that you use. The photo captures the essence and message of the book. The book cover is key because it is the first thing that the buyer sees. A captivating photo can make a person interested enough to pick up your book and find out more about it. Royalty free stock photography for your book cover can help you save money designing your cover.

Instructions

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      Find a website that offers royalty-free stock photography.

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      Use the search feature to search for specific images for your book cover, or browse the pictures to get ideas and inspiration.

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      Review the licensing agreements or terms of use associated with using the photos. Some photos can only be used a certain number of times, or used only for certain media such as print or electronic.

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      Purchase a license that allows unlimited use of the photo on your book cover, website, blog and promotional materials. This is typically called an extended license and is more expensive than a regular license.

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