So it’s not just about the catchy phrase. I have to figure out an image that represents my author brand. This is hard. I think the one I used today is awesome, but honestly it might be too light. I have to continue to search. What kind of picture represents the story you want to tell is even HARDER than the words it seems. These are my top ten for now, but the final choice might not be any of these things. It might be sng and forget about this whole rebranding thing. It’s hard.omething else. It might be one of these. I’m still picking and imagery for the type of author I am and the stories I tell… EEK…. this makes me want to go back to writing.
I like the one above because it’s stormy but there is a hint of light. This is so visually interesting to me.
I like this one because it’s colored outside the line hearts. It’s bright. It’s bold. I like it.
This one reminds me of ‘diamonds are a girl’s best friend’/’material girl’ but it’s also a heart so we know that it’s true love. While this might not win, I’m intrigued.
This is gritty. It’s clearly somewhere where there are bricks and I’m not writing cowboys. I don’t know anything about cowboys. It has this urban sense to it that grips me.
This one is brown and gives me a sense of security despite the abstraction that is the heart. I like this one.
One of my favorites though probably not right for me. The black balloon floating away as hearts surround the couple… awesome. I think the setting otherwise though might be too pastoral.
I love the symbol on the chain locked fence. I think it’s awesome. I love the layout. I hate the desert background. This is probably my second favorite despite this.
How much more deep can a picture go. The tree is being overtaken with emotion that is the water. It’s still standing, but there is love that somehow might build a way for these two forces of nature to get along.
With this last one I had a sense of sex and the city. None of my stories take place in NY, but I am a city girl in heart. I love this one too.
Which one do you think? Let me know!!!
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you choose an image that represents your author brand?
Choosing an author brand image requires finding visuals that reflect the tone and themes of your stories. Key considerations include mood (stormy vs. bright), setting (urban vs. pastoral), and symbolism (hearts, balloons, natural elements). The process is often harder than finding the right words, requiring exploration of many options before landing on one that feels authentic to your storytelling identity.
What does the concept ‘Bold Women and Brave Men’ mean as an author brand?
‘Bold Women and Brave Men’ is a working author brand concept meant to capture the type of characters and stories a romance or fiction writer tells. It pairs with a visual identity — imagery that feels wild, colorful, and emotionally resonant — suggesting stories about strong, passionate characters navigating love and conflict. The phrase guides both word choices and image selection for the overall brand.
Which is harder when building an author brand — choosing the tagline or choosing the imagery?
According to one author’s rebranding experience, choosing the right imagery is actually harder than finding the right words. While a tagline like ‘Bold Women and Brave Men’ can come together conceptually, selecting a single visual that captures tone, setting, and emotional resonance across all your stories requires evaluating dozens of options — and the final choice may not even come from your original shortlist.
