Writers can write whatever they want, but after THE END, when they self publish their book, they become accountable to readers for the quality of the book they’re selling.
Don’t be afraid of Pain. Pain only comes down to a certain point... beyond that, it can’t reach you and the love you have inside.
Books have a publishing standard, and every Indie Author is responsible to their readers in making sure those standards are met or exceeded.
Good cover design is not only about beauty... it’s a visual sales pitch. It’s your first contact with a potential reader. Your cover only has around 3 seconds to catch a browsing reader’s attention. You want to stand out and make them pause and consider, and read the synopsis.