I am plotting a new book right now that will be the start of a new series, and I need to decide on a color scheme. Choosing a color scheme is part of my plotting process. I start with an outline, then once I find out what the story is about, I build a profile, sometimes on paper, sometimes not. Part of this profile for the book is the main color scheme of the overall book. As I learn how I like to plot, I have been learning that I often end up with a color scheme for each of the main characters. But for now, all I need is the main color scheme for the whole book (In the past, I have used this to help my cover artist design the cover of each book).
Currently, I have whittled it down to three options: white, grey, and black. White, green, brown, and gold. White, silver, and royal blue. I have always imagined this first book in the series to be primarily white and black. The accent colors have flipped back and forth between blues and golds, blues and silvers, and green and golds. So far, as the story develops, I have felt like it is a white, green, and gold book. Though, if I'm honest, I keep wanting to use blue and silver.
I am curious to see what colors others like to see on fantasy book covers. Which color schemes do you like? Leave a comment and let me know!
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