My favorites are 3, 6 and 4, in that order. #3 because the global aspect reminds me of your expertise in world building. #6 because it’s fun and a little magic. #4 because it’s similar to #3 but puts more emphasis on your tagline at the end.
Aha! I love Fiverr. I found an illustrator there who did the artwork for my first short story collection, Lump: A Collection of Short Stories. He took a hastily drawn figure I did during a work meeting and made it amazing!
I tried it as an illustrator only because I wanted to earn $350 more to buy a new Mac desktop.
3 months and $28,900 later, I decided to stay for a while...especially after Fiverr corporate contacted me, asking me how I was making all that money on $5-$15 gigs (this was years ago).
....I shrugged my shoulders. "Dunnow..."
Worked on there for about 5 years I think. Made six figures from that business...and ended up doing children's books for authors.
Was my favorite art job.
Fiverr got too greedy.
Lost all respect for them, and I was successful there...feel bad for those who barely make it on the platform.
Magic Sparks. Absolutely magic sparks. As someone who reads you stories, that one ... that effect... has the same feel you inspire with your stories. The magic that is found between the words and among the characters. That sensation I've felt that you inspire from those stories. I would think it would be perfect for your drawings as well.
LOL. Dark Device of the Great Chasm is almost done. I'm getting new cover art painted, and the book is getting formatted. So expect it the start of 2025!
I can't pick. I like them all but none stand out as THE ONE. I asked myself which one I'd want to see over and over again. None hit me as strong as your theme song, which I love to hear every Monday morning with my coffee, so I'm judging it against that high level. The ones with music throw me the most, because none of the tunes sound like Life of Fiction to me. Maybe just sound effects are better. As for the image, I lean toward the ones that reveal the drawing like a drawing--since that does say Life of Fiction to me. :) Sorry, I'm not much help.
I love understanding how you see me and what I try and do here =)
...made me happy to know you like the theme song on Mondays...I do also...but this is me trying to do branding as best I can, and I don't like making these decisions without community feedback.
So far, even with your comments Ann, #4 feels best to ME...and really ONLY for the Speed Drawings.
Others I like better for podcasts, and coffee videos, so it's all good!
Thank you for taking the time to converse and letting me know.
Happy to help! I don’t see why you have to have one to use everywhere. They are enough alike—with the logo—that having slightly different versions in different places makes sense to me.
My favorites are 3, 6 and 4, in that order. #3 because the global aspect reminds me of your expertise in world building. #6 because it’s fun and a little magic. #4 because it’s similar to #3 but puts more emphasis on your tagline at the end.
Sooooooooo.......4?
LOL
Thank you for letting me know WHY you like them
Ok. Go with 4, haha!
corny drop is my fave!
[shakes head laughing hard...]
Have you watched my speed drawings, Anne?
[still laughing]
...why....WHY did I have some tiny voice whispering that either you or Susan would choose the corny drop??
No, I want to see!!!
https://www.lifeoffiction.com/s/art/archive
My top favorites in random order:
Magic Sparks
Fire
Mysterious
RANDOM order??
HAHAHA....you guys are supposed to help me PICK one, silly....
.....*sigh*
I'm starting to see why I'm having a hard time.
We all are -- these are really fun, huh?
They are freaking amazing! How did you do these? We all need a tutorial!
From the three, I think I like magic sparks the bestest.
Ohhhhh, no no no...I didn't do these. GOODNESS no....I used to make a lot of money on Fiverr, so I still go there for the things I don't do.
I have the tools, I have the skills, but why take the time if it can be solved for a little money?
I bought a package.
LOVE logo reveals, so I save up little chunks of money and buy things as I can...makes things so sweet.
You can find almost anything on Fiverr nowadays.
Aha! I love Fiverr. I found an illustrator there who did the artwork for my first short story collection, Lump: A Collection of Short Stories. He took a hastily drawn figure I did during a work meeting and made it amazing!
I tried it as an illustrator only because I wanted to earn $350 more to buy a new Mac desktop.
3 months and $28,900 later, I decided to stay for a while...especially after Fiverr corporate contacted me, asking me how I was making all that money on $5-$15 gigs (this was years ago).
....I shrugged my shoulders. "Dunnow..."
Worked on there for about 5 years I think. Made six figures from that business...and ended up doing children's books for authors.
Was my favorite art job.
Fiverr got too greedy.
Lost all respect for them, and I was successful there...feel bad for those who barely make it on the platform.
My favorites are 4 and 5. They feel very on brand for you.
That's saying a lot.
...you know me better than anyone else in this conversation.
Simon told me last night, his vote was 4.
He saw it once and said, "Woah. Dad. That's YOU."
"Think so?"
He nodded.
It's between #5 and #8 for me!
Nice.
I love #8.
Thank you for the feedback, Carolyn!
Either 4 or 5, with 8 in the end (if you can do two different ones) or 9. 🔥
And… I just noticed 4 has a residual tone that remains in your ears… So alone or in combo perhaps if you can play on that factor. 🌟
Magic Sparks. Absolutely magic sparks. As someone who reads you stories, that one ... that effect... has the same feel you inspire with your stories. The magic that is found between the words and among the characters. That sensation I've felt that you inspire from those stories. I would think it would be perfect for your drawings as well.
Wow.
Thank you Kummer =)
Appreciate you, as always.
You're very welcome. I meant every word there, too!
Ummm, any sign of your first book yet?
Not that I want to put you on the spot, but...
...I want to put you on the spot! LOL
LOL. Dark Device of the Great Chasm is almost done. I'm getting new cover art painted, and the book is getting formatted. So expect it the start of 2025!
YESSSS!!!!!
You going to do a cover reveal I hope?
I'd love to see if that ever becomes possible!
Yep. I sure am! Just as soon as the cover is done. 😊
I vote for Magic Sparks!
I'm getting comments from other places than this thread....and Magic Sparks is dramatically pulling into the lead and dusting the other reveals...
Magic sparks is my first choice, corny drop for second.
HAHAHAHA.....I predicted you would choose Corny Drop!
...but not Magic Sparks!!
Thank you, little sister. You helped solidify some thoughts I had.
I see #1 as wholesome—for children or teaching —an uplifting spirit.
#4 reminds me of an opening for a movie—very cool and invokes anticipation for what comes next.
I think I'm going to call it.
#4 wins.
It’s magic sparks for me too.
Too late.
YOU don't get to vote.
It's closed.
...go away now.
[laughing]
1&4
1. Is really cool for like books and kids
4. It gives me the idea of your comic. I can see that spark being something from the comic I’ve been reading.
I just don’t know though if this is for an intro to videos or to your books on a cover page or animation. I really like 1&4 most though.
This is specifically for the speed drawings.
Oooo yeah totally 4
Oop 4 won haha I knew that was a good one
It just feels most like me and my style of storytelling...
It does. I was watching them and immediately thought of it.
I can't pick. I like them all but none stand out as THE ONE. I asked myself which one I'd want to see over and over again. None hit me as strong as your theme song, which I love to hear every Monday morning with my coffee, so I'm judging it against that high level. The ones with music throw me the most, because none of the tunes sound like Life of Fiction to me. Maybe just sound effects are better. As for the image, I lean toward the ones that reveal the drawing like a drawing--since that does say Life of Fiction to me. :) Sorry, I'm not much help.
LOL, don't apologize.
I love understanding how you see me and what I try and do here =)
...made me happy to know you like the theme song on Mondays...I do also...but this is me trying to do branding as best I can, and I don't like making these decisions without community feedback.
So far, even with your comments Ann, #4 feels best to ME...and really ONLY for the Speed Drawings.
Others I like better for podcasts, and coffee videos, so it's all good!
Thank you for taking the time to converse and letting me know.
It helped....truly.
Happy to help! I don’t see why you have to have one to use everywhere. They are enough alike—with the logo—that having slightly different versions in different places makes sense to me.
That is exactly what I will be doing! This post was just for the speed drawings...aaaaand I might change my mind later.
The only point here was feedback and to understand my community better 😬
4, 5, and then 3 in that order