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This is the final cover for my new book.
Thomas Nelson will publish it in April 2012.

Comments (43)
Posted on: October 7, 2011 in Photos

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  • http://www.bradandlindsey.com Brad Bridges

    Nice job on the cover and especially good job on seeking input from your readers. I’d like to see more leaders seek input from others on a regular basis like you do (including myself). 

    Just out of curiosity, which month do you plan to give it away to your top commenters? :)

    • http://michaelhyatt.com Michael Hyatt

      Thanks for your encouragement.

      I will likely do a give-away in April.

      • http://www.jeffrandleman.com Jeff Randleman

        Count me in for that!

  • http://www.danieldecker.net Daniel Decker

    Looks great. I like the tweaks.

  • Anonymous

    I really, really like this one.  It’s a great improvement over the original designs.

  • Emily

    So much prefer the microphone to the loudspeaker. Truth is, I didn’t like any of the old covers that much because of the loudspeaker. I like this one.

  • http://joeandancy.com/ Joe Abraham

    The cover looks pretty impressive and catchy. It’s bright with a striking contrast of red and white along with black threaded in. Going by just the cover alone, I would predict it’s going to sell hot! All the best Michael Hyatt! Bless you.

    • http://michaelhyatt.com Michael Hyatt

      Thanks, Joe. I hope you are right!

  • http://twitter.com/cynthiazhai cynthiazhai

    Yeah, this is my favorite! I chose this. Look forward to the book!

  • http://www.checkmatesystem.com Mary

    I love the final cover.  It was fun to participate and see the final outcome!

  • http://natelaclaire.com/ Nate LaClaire

    Awesome cover. I’m looking forward to reading it! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience here on your blog and in your new book.

  • http://www.ryanhanley.com/about Ryan Hanley

    Michael,

    I love how you open-sourced this cover.  It looks great.  I”m very happy for you.  I’m already in line to purchase… 

    Thank you

    • http://michaelhyatt.com Michael Hyatt

      Thanks, Ryan. It was a very positive experience.

  • http://www.pazcondios.com Philip Canarsky

    Love the cover! Very, very, very nice.

    I’ve been looking forward to reading it since you first mentioned it on the blog!

  • http://successbeginstoday.org/wordpress John Richardson

    I like how you took many of the ideas from the comments and created an impressive cover. The microphone metaphor is perfect. This one will do very well. 

    BTW, I noticed you are collaborating with Steve Gottry on this. Can you share the process you are taking with the project. I’ve been thinking of doing something similar.

    • http://michaelhyatt.com Michael Hyatt

      Sure. I wrote all the raw material—about 85,000 words. Most of this was in the form of blog posts. However, I didn’t want to go back and stitch it all together. While I could have done that myself (I’ve written seven books), I felt it was a better use of my time and talent to keep creating new content. It was totally an economic decision.

      • http://successbeginstoday.org/wordpress John Richardson

        You have really opened my eyes about not doing everything myself. This sounds like the perfect way to go. I am in a similar situation, with lots of content, but the need to tie it all together. I think a collaboration with someone else, may be the impetus I need to get it done.  Thanks for the insight!

  • http://www.jeffrandleman.com Jeff Randleman

    Looks great!  Can’t wait to read it!

  • http://refreshmentrefuge.blogspot.com Gina Burgess

    Yes! I like this one the best, Mike!

  • http://uma-maheswaran.blogspot.com/ Uma Maheswaran S

    That was  scintillating. Now, looking forward to the book.

  • http://www.lionstand.com Jamie O’Donoghue

    Great choice on the cover Mike. I think it reflects who you are very well. And well done on opening up your choice to your readers. You have made us all feel like we had a part in this process.

    I’m sure many of us will help in the promotion when you begin to publish it.

    All the best.

  • Chad Jackson

    Great cover.  Like the color scheme.  Very good choice.

  • Damilola Okuneye

    So this particular cover came tops? Nice!

  • http://daredreamermag.com Ron Dawson

    That is a very cool cover. Looking forward to reading it. When does the movie come out? :-)

    • http://michaelhyatt.com Michael Hyatt

      We’re waiting on a confirmation from Brad Pitt. ;-)

  • http://www.flurrycreations.com/theblog John Bergquist

    I have had the book cover image in my head for a couple of days now and it really sticks.  Great job.

  • Jeanne Farrington

    Makes me want to pick it up.  Nicely done.  

  • http://www.jmlalonde.com Joe Lalonde

    Great looking cover! Can’t wait to grab a copy.

  • http://twitter.com/ajeanne Jeanne Farrington

    Looks so professional, Michael.  I enjoyed watching the process, too.  Thanks for sharing it.  This final cover makes me want to pick up the book and look inside.  

  • http://paulwilkinson.wordpress.com/ Paul Wilkinson

    When I was on a book cover panel a few years ago, I would ask myself, “Can you picture this book turning up prematurely in a remainder bin?”  Often, the answer was yes.

    Not so here.  A definite keeper.

  • http://everydaysnapshots.com Dave Anthold

    I really like this cover. Will your book be available in e-format as well as hardcover?

    • http://michaelhyatt.com Michael Hyatt

      Yes, in fact it is available for pre-order in the Apple iBook store now. It should be up on Amazon this week.

      • http://everydaysnapshots.com Dave Anthold

        Great!

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