Design Stunning Book Covers in Photoshop -
Even if You're a Complete Beginner!
Master Photoshop step by step with hands-on training created for authors, designers, and creatives. No fluff, just results.
✅ book covers, ✅ graphics, ✅ ads, ✅ branding ✅ and more
Why This Course?
You’ve tried to figure out Photoshop on your own.
You’ve watched endless random tutorials on YouTube.
You’ve even considered giving up and paying someone else to do it.
But here’s the truth: Photoshop doesn’t have to be confusing.
With the right guidance, you can create polished, professional covers that look amazing—and you can do it faster than you think.
This course walks you through everything step by step—no overwhelm, no guesswork, no wasted time.
$199
Intro to Photoshop Course
FOR A LIMITED TIME
ONLY $99!
Who Is This Course For?
Interested in graphic design?
Whether you're brand new to Photoshop, or have dabbled in it, this is the perfect crash course to get you designing anything from book covers, to promotional materials, logos, and more!
Authors who want to design
Are you an author who wants to learn how to design your own book covers? This course is perfect for learning exactly which tools to use and how to use them, to create amazing book covers quickly!
Already a designer?
Even designers who've been using Photoshop for awhile and want a one-stop-shop for learning new skills can benefit from this course.
Find out why this course is for you!
Photoshop can be an intense program to learn, and can be very daunting. It's hard to know where to get started. This course takes out all the guess work. You will be able to start utilizing the skills I teach right away in your own projects. This course includes 30+ video tutorials, all in-depth and detailed.
What You'll Learn
In the Intro to Photoshop for Book Cover Design course you we will dive deep into the following topics!
Setting Up Your Workspace
Learn exactly how to setup your Photoshop workspace to work efficiently, setting up your preferences, along with shortcuts and common issues you can run into.
Learn Specific Tools
This course I go in depth on 15 specific toolbar tools and how exactly to use them for book cover design and graphic design. You will walk away knowing exactly how to use each tool and when to use them.
Advanced Tools
I go into specific details on how to use more advanced tools such as adjustment layers, filters, camera raw, actions, text effects, blending, fonts and more!
Design a Cover Together
After learning about each individual tool and advanced tools, I walk you through the process of designing a book cover together so you can see first hand how everything works together.
More information
In addition to learning about Photoshop's tools and how to use them, I talk about the difference between pixels, inches, RGB, CMYK, document sizes, saving files, and much more. You get all of the information you need in one place.
Hi, I'm Deborah!
I have been a graphic designer and have worked with authors for over a decade. I have been working in Photoshop for 20 years! I have designed for publishers, including Harlequin, along with many self-publishing bestselling authors including Rachel Hanna, Elana Johnson, Irene Hannon, K. Bromberg, Lauren Smith, Deborah Simmons, Grace Meyers, Deanna Lynn Sletten, Rebecca Connolly, and more!
Deborah Bradseth, Owner/Designer of DB Cover Design
Here's a Little Sneak Peek of the Course
Take a quick look at everything included in the course.
Normally: $199
Intro to Photoshop Course
FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY
$99!
That’s less than the cost of hiring a designer for a single cover—yet you’ll have the skills for life.
FAQ
Do I need Photoshop experience? → Nope! This course is designed for beginners.
What version of Photoshop do I need? → Any recent version of Photoshop works.
How long do I have access? → You will have lifetime access! Go at your own pace and revisit lessons anytime. And access to any and all updates that happen along the way!
Is this course for just authors? → Not at all. While it’s book-cover focused, the skills you’ll learn apply to all kinds of design projects including ad design, graphics, branding, and more!
Deborah Bradseth - Owner / Designer
I've always been a book lover and found a passion for design at a young age. Although I didn't start with this career in mind for the simple truth that I didn't know it was possible, I'm grateful everyday for the fact that I ended up on this path and have the chance to work with such amazing authors and have the most amazing career (in my opinion)!
I graduated from Bemidji State University with a bachelor's degree in Design Technology with a specialization in digital and electronic design. After I designed my first cover for an author, I instantly fell in love with the process and I knew it was what I was meant to do. From that experience, Tugboat Design was born. A decade later I rebranded my business to "DB Cover Design". I have been working with Photoshop for over 20 years!
I am married to my amazing husband and we share our lives with two dogs and our two wonderful children. We live in beautiful rural, west-central Minnesota.
Turn Your Book Cover Ideas into Reality with Photoshop!
“Don’t waste another week struggling with Photoshop tutorials that don’t make sense. This course gives you a clear, step-by-step path to professional book cover design. Join today and start creating covers you’ll be proud of.
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