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is a glorified set of templates, but gives you more choices and more freedom to change this and that. You will still do the work of designing your own cover. I've included web addresses where you can check out a couple of these packages in the online resources listed at the end of this ebook, FYI.
If you do design your ebook cover art using free or purchased templates, or free or purchased software, you own the copyrights to the finished artwork and to anything else you design with the templates or programs.

My recommendation - hire an ebook cover designer

I suggest that you hire a designer to prepare your cover art. There are numerous reasons. When you hire a designer to create your ebook cover art, you will get the following benefits:
1. You get full copyright and exclusive ownership of the finished artwork.
2. Professionals with professional skills can turn around your project quickly. Sometimes in a matter of days.
3. You avoid struggling with software to create your own artwork.
4. Designers are familiar with what types of colors, fonts, and overall designs are better for marketability.
5. An artist can likely also help you create matching graphics for your web page menus, headers, etc.

Artists who design ebook covers generally charge from $50 to $500. If your investment of, say, $100 results in an additional 100 ebook sales, wouldn't that be a good investment? YES! This is why I recommend professionally designed ebook cover art. The cost is completely offset with improved marketability and increased sales.
How to find an ebook cover art designer

Just like searching for a ghostwriter, you could ask and call around in your community's art organizations to find artists that you could pay to design an ebook cover for you.
Another way to do it is to conduct an Internet search. If you type in key words "ebook cover art" you'll get pages and pages of results. Ebook cover artists are literally standing by to get your project on the world wide web. Some individuals specialize in ebook cover art, and some companies provide a gamut of graphics or e-selling services.
The reality is, going to individual web sites and researching each one can take some time. So, I would invite you to try one of my low-B.S. approaches to finding an ebook cover art designer.
Here's what you do: Look at web sites where ebooks are being sold. Most well-marketed ebooks have cover art shown on a web page where the ebook(s) can be purchased. Decide for yourself which of the ebook covers most capture your attention and would therefore be good for your project.
Once you've found one or two really great ebook covers, contact the webmasters and ask who did the designs. You'd be surprised how many people will share their information with you. Introduce yourself pleasantly. You won't find out much by being gruff or unfriendly. Be honest and open, and if you want to start off on the right foot, it may help you get in the door if you initiate the conversation by complimenting the webmaster's work. When you're using your best manners, if one webmaster won't divulge his cover art designer, then another webmaster definitely will.
How to choose a designer

A good designer works with you and for you.
Whether by Google or by referral, once you navigate to an ebook cover designer's web page, read through her terms to see what her fee is,

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