Jeevani Charika's Canva Tips For Authors
Jeevani Charika's Canva Tips For Authors
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Can Canva help you plot your novel?
Answering a viewer question - can Canva help me organise my plot points? Yes, yes it can. You can do this by creating a virtual plot corkboard in Canva whiteboards. It's not as comprehensive as, say, Scrivener, but it works. This is a quick tour of some of the things you can do with Canva whiteboards.
The Post-It Plotting workshop that I mentioned in the video: novel-gazing-with-julie-cohen.teachable.com/courses/
Join the free Canva Tips for Authors Facebook group. groups/canva4authors
Get 30 days of free Canva Pro (affiliate link) partner.canva.com/Jeev
You can also sign up for a new account using the same link.
FREEBIES:
For beginners, I have a selection of Canva templates into which you can just drag and drop your book covers and instantly have something to share on social media. You can get that here: jeevanicharika.com/canva-for-authors/
For experienced Canva users I have a collection of Lottie sticker codes that I've built up from various places. You can get that here: jeevanicharika.com/lottie/
SHOP: I have sets of ready-to-use templates to my Etsy shop. Just drop your book cover image in and you’re good to go. To buy pre-made book marketing templates and premade book covers, check out my Etsy shop. jeevanicharika.etsy.com
If you want me to make you bespoke Canva images for your books or even book covers, email me rhodabaxter(at)gmail(dot)com
ABOUT CANVA:
Canva is an easy to use graphic design program that is available on the web. You can start using it on their free tier, which allows you to do most things that I do tutorials on in my channel. You can use it to make book covers (and other graphics) quickly and easily.
Check out my other videos for Canva Tips For Authors. bit.ly/CanvaTips4Authors
If you're new to Canva, start with this one: A Very Basic Introduction to Canva th-cam.com/video/vySYtDwcVmI/w-d-xo.html
If there’s anything you’d particularly like me to cover, let me know in the comments!
For cover design queries, email me (rhodabaxter(at)gmail(dot)com) or contact me via my website.
ABOUT ME I'm an award nominated author who writes romcoms and women's fiction featuring South Asian main characters as Jeevani Charika and romcoms as Rhoda Baxter. I am also a Canva Community Canvassador. You can get a free book from my website www.jeevanicharika.com.
AUTHOR SERVICES: www.fictiontutors.co.uk (Mentoring and courses)
New authors - check out Author Breakthrough Club, which is a resource specifically for new (or perhaps not so new) authors who are feeling overwhelmed. fictiontutors.co.uk/debut-author/
Find me on social media:
Website: www.jeevanicharika.com
Twitter: @rhodabaxter Facebook: pages/category/Author/Jeevani-Charika-369662313887613/
#Canvatutorials #WritingCommunity #bookmarketing #authorlife #authortube #Canvassador #canva
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  • @ReeseRyanWrites
    @ReeseRyanWrites 7 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    I've been using Canva for years, but I just learned so many tricks in this video I didn't know about like applying a color scheme to the design or selecting the layers you want to copy. Thanks!

  • @ChristinaThiessenAuthor
    @ChristinaThiessenAuthor 17 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    I need a way to plan marketing strategy. This might work.

    • @jeevanicharika
      @jeevanicharika 17 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      @@ChristinaThiessenAuthor I hope it does!

  • @thaaswa
    @thaaswa 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Question: what kind of settings does your texboxes have. Because when I follow the same steps, I don't get the zoom in effect..

    • @jeevanicharika
      @jeevanicharika 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@thaaswa The text boxes are only in the zoomed in images, so you technically don't zoom in to them. You could try 'animations' and something like 'pop' to get then to pop in with the zoom effect. (I hope that makes sense)

  • @nursyafiqahbtmohdnorizan-s2888
    @nursyafiqahbtmohdnorizan-s2888 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Tq it so helpful💯💯

    • @jeevanicharika
      @jeevanicharika 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@nursyafiqahbtmohdnorizan-s2888 I'm so glad it was useful!

  • @EmmaBennetAuthor
    @EmmaBennetAuthor 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That's very cool!

  • @AmberCampbellBooks
    @AmberCampbellBooks 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I had no idea you could create a Whiteboard in Canva! I love using Canva for my marketing and covers, and now I'm even more excited to explore the other creation options I've been overlooking or just didn't know existed. Thank you for this tutorial!

    • @jeevanicharika
      @jeevanicharika 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I'm glad to help! Let me know if you come up with any nifty tips and tricks! I'm still learning all the ways I can use the whiteboard.

  • @LouiseBergin
    @LouiseBergin 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Well I'm a fan of Scrivener, Atticus, AND Canva. :) Thank you for this video. I also have trouble with story timelines and have to go back and make sure I don't have weeks that are ten days long. I like the idea of using a calendar in Canva to keep track of what's happening in my story. I never would have thought of that. Thank you!

    • @jeevanicharika
      @jeevanicharika 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      The worst is if there's a pregnancy in the book! My timelines are always messy, so I'm hoping this will save me in this latest book.

  • @brookegillespie-trout
    @brookegillespie-trout 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Very interesting! Years ago, I tried to use Scrivener, but it was too overwhelming for me. I really like this because it seems more creative, and my brain tends to "get" Canva more than anything else. Thank you for this, I'm going to try it!

    • @jeevanicharika
      @jeevanicharika 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Let me know how you get on! I found Scrivener too complicated too (ditto Atticus). I still do most of my early planning on paper, but the calendar feature is super useful.

  • @JohannaGrassick
    @JohannaGrassick 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is great! Thanks Jeev. Is it possible to make the book cover appear halfway through the video?

    • @jeevanicharika
      @jeevanicharika 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@JohannaGrassick Yes. Right click on the frame, select 'show timing', then reduce the timing so that it starts halfway through.

  • @authorsupriya
    @authorsupriya 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    please create cover for Lucifer.. with large wings

    • @jeevanicharika
      @jeevanicharika 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      For something that specific, I'd suggest using the AI prompts to make a few images until you get something you like. Canva has a few AI apps, like Text to Image, that you could try.

  • @BisiOladipupo123
    @BisiOladipupo123 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you

    • @jeevanicharika
      @jeevanicharika 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@BisiOladipupo123 You are most welcome!

  • @alishatrent892
    @alishatrent892 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for this youtube tutorial channel! As a new author, it is perfect timing 😅 Can you feature a Instagram reel for a book series using only free frames/videos/pictures?

    • @jeevanicharika
      @jeevanicharika 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You could try this one with a picture background instead of the plain one. th-cam.com/video/TMwdsTEyVac/w-d-xo.htmlsi=daB4BxCCAfJJjWv_

  • @EmmaBennetAuthor
    @EmmaBennetAuthor 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    So autumnal!

  • @Beta-d3t
    @Beta-d3t 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks ma'am

    • @jeevanicharika
      @jeevanicharika 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Beta-d3t You're welcome

  • @Stylequizzes
    @Stylequizzes 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank-you this is very helpful! I've been creating style boards for fashion videos and I want to zoom in on each item on the style board as I describe it. I was going bananas trying to figure out how to make this work within Canva.

    • @jeevanicharika
      @jeevanicharika 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Stylequizzes Yes, this would work really well for that. I'm glad it was useful.

    • @Stylequizzes
      @Stylequizzes 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@jeevanicharika I've subscribed. I'm looking forward to more tips. I am a writer as well.

    • @jeevanicharika
      @jeevanicharika 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Stylequizzes Thank you!

  • @GergiiGoof-hv7ym
    @GergiiGoof-hv7ym 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    looks cool!

  • @EmmaBennetAuthor
    @EmmaBennetAuthor 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I have no idea when I would use this, but so cool!

    • @jeevanicharika
      @jeevanicharika 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@EmmaBennetAuthor I don't know when I would use it either, unless someone commissions me to make a cover. Still fun though.

  • @yusriyusra3217
    @yusriyusra3217 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    👎🏼

  • @yusriyusra3217
    @yusriyusra3217 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Bad

  • @maryyanes4347
    @maryyanes4347 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    So cool and so easy, thank you! I tried all sorts of things to change one area of an image and you nailed it!

    • @jeevanicharika
      @jeevanicharika 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@maryyanes4347 I'm so glad it's useful. I was very excited when this feature came out. I use it all the time now!

  • @psychsoma
    @psychsoma 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My mother bought me this book for a birthday one year, along with Stephen King's "On Writing." Such a good resource

    • @jeevanicharika
      @jeevanicharika 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@psychsoma It's excellent

  • @sharonboothwriter
    @sharonboothwriter 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    So much "swordier"! This might come in very useful for me, thank you x

    • @jeevanicharika
      @jeevanicharika 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Oooh. I'm intrigued now!

    • @sharonboothwriter
      @sharonboothwriter 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@jeevanicharika really hoping I can go back to my witches at some point. It's just tricky to fit it all in!

    • @jeevanicharika
      @jeevanicharika 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@sharonboothwriter There's no huge rush, is there? You write fast. You'll catch up with it within the year.

  • @EmmaBennetAuthor
    @EmmaBennetAuthor 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I love the bluey gradients

    • @jeevanicharika
      @jeevanicharika 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@EmmaBennetAuthor I'm a big fan of gradients. You can probably tell!

  • @DeborahCarrAuthor
    @DeborahCarrAuthor หลายเดือนก่อน

    I gave a talk on Friday for the Jersey Festival of Words about self-publishing and suggested authors learn how to use Canva and sent them here to learn from the best.

    • @jeevanicharika
      @jeevanicharika หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yay! That's such a huge compliment coming from a pro! Thank you!

    • @DeborahCarrAuthor
      @DeborahCarrAuthor หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jeevanicharika My pleasure. I've learnt so much from you

  • @EmmaBennetAuthor
    @EmmaBennetAuthor หลายเดือนก่อน

    so FANCY!

    • @jeevanicharika
      @jeevanicharika หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@EmmaBennetAuthor B All the bling!

  • @NikkiDavenportRomanceAuthor
    @NikkiDavenportRomanceAuthor หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was so helpful. Thank you!

  • @digitalartwithcanva
    @digitalartwithcanva หลายเดือนก่อน

    great video and tips!!!!

    • @jeevanicharika
      @jeevanicharika หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you liked it!!

  • @sriprince9423
    @sriprince9423 หลายเดือนก่อน

    May be of u give the link

    • @jeevanicharika
      @jeevanicharika หลายเดือนก่อน

      The link to what? Do you mean the Easy Reflections app? That's in the apps section in Canva. I'm not sure I can give you a direct link to that.

  • @lauraldn9244
    @lauraldn9244 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are amazing! Thank you!! 🥰💐😁

    • @jeevanicharika
      @jeevanicharika หลายเดือนก่อน

      Aww, thank you! You are most welcome!

  • @EmmaBennetAuthor
    @EmmaBennetAuthor หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very cool!

    • @jeevanicharika
      @jeevanicharika หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@EmmaBennetAuthor Thank you!

  • @jeevanicharika
    @jeevanicharika หลายเดือนก่อน

    FREEBIES: For beginners, I have a selection of Canva templates into which you can just drag and drop your book covers and instantly have something to share on social media. You can get that here: jeevanicharika.com/canva-for-authors/ For experienced Canva users I have a collection of Lottie sticker codes that I've built up from various places. You can get that here: jeevanicharika.com/lottie/

  • @jeevanicharika
    @jeevanicharika หลายเดือนก่อน

    PREMADE templates: The Autumn and Halloween book marketing template bundles are available Sep through January. I only sell 20 or each one, so that you won't see hundreds of authors using the same templages. Autumn bundle: jeevanicharika.etsy.com/uk/listing/1567660116/autumn-book-marketing-bundle-editable - for cosy autumn vibes Hallowe'en Bundle: jeevanicharika.etsy.com/uk/listing/1576327432/halloween-book-marketing-bundle-editable - for spooky, witchy vibes

  • @jeevanicharika
    @jeevanicharika หลายเดือนก่อน

    FREEBIES: For beginners, I have a selection of Canva templates into which you can just drag and drop your book covers and instantly have something to share on social media. You can get that here: jeevanicharika.com/canva-for-authors/ For experienced Canva users I have a collection of Lottie sticker codes that I've built up from various places. You can get that here: jeevanicharika.com/lottie/

  • @teresathomas7772
    @teresathomas7772 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello my name is Teressa. hope this message finds your doing well, I have been looking for a help, you're perfect. I write children books, and I am smart enough to create book animations but not sure how to start and then you popped up! GOD is good❤. I will watch all you posted videos then go from there. Thank you.

    • @jeevanicharika
      @jeevanicharika หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's fantastic! I'm so glad it's been useful. Please do tell any other author friends who would find the videos useful. I have a playlist which collects together most of the animation related tutorials. th-cam.com/play/PLb6ZdUcteRn4gJDDhD4UTd1LPr2PBYuxg.html

  • @jeevanicharika
    @jeevanicharika 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Join the free Canva Tips for Authors Facebook group. Facebook.com/groups/canva4authors

  • @michellegarvey1
    @michellegarvey1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are amazing! Love it❤

    • @jeevanicharika
      @jeevanicharika 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are most welcome! Do share and tell all your friends.

  • @qtiechay
    @qtiechay 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thanks for this! will definitely try this but with clothes picture! your tutorial looks easy enough for a beginner like me! much appreciate it! ❤

    • @jeevanicharika
      @jeevanicharika 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh yes! That would work really well. It is quite easy to do once you know the steps. Have fun!

  • @StephanieDale22
    @StephanieDale22 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fabulously useful thank you. Especially appreciated the woops moments and showing fast corrections.

    • @jeevanicharika
      @jeevanicharika 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@StephanieDale22 I'm so glad it was useful! That's interesting that you found the slip ups and corrections useful. I was wondering about editing them out. Perhaps, I'll leave it alone.

  • @yashi7753
    @yashi7753 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    informative for all the authors

    • @jeevanicharika
      @jeevanicharika 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm glad you found it useful!

  • @noelinegunawardena1258
    @noelinegunawardena1258 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    very interesting

    • @jeevanicharika
      @jeevanicharika 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm glad it was useful.

  • @JillHummel
    @JillHummel 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video -- easy to follow & understand. THANK YOU!

    • @jeevanicharika
      @jeevanicharika 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @canva
    @canva 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We #CanvaLove this! 😍🚀

    • @jeevanicharika
      @jeevanicharika 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@canva Thank you!

  • @ralesandro
    @ralesandro 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very cool! Thank you. I tried it quickly just now and I’m excited to use it in the future! 😊

    • @jeevanicharika
      @jeevanicharika 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Have fun! I think there's so much fun stuff we could do with it.

  • @EmmaBennetAuthor
    @EmmaBennetAuthor 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oh, this is cool!

    • @jeevanicharika
      @jeevanicharika 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Isn't it! I'm having so much fun messing about with it

  • @sc3304
    @sc3304 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm defo gonna try this... as a beginner looking for simple creates, I find canva quite confusing - so many options!

    • @jeevanicharika
      @jeevanicharika 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@sc3304 I know what you mean. I try to make just one thing in each video. Have fun with the carousel!

  • @ZaraDoyle-n9d
    @ZaraDoyle-n9d 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You're absolutely brilliant! Thank you so much.

    • @jeevanicharika
      @jeevanicharika 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are so welcome! Tell all your friends 😁

  • @chaowcharoenkijkajorn5508
    @chaowcharoenkijkajorn5508 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very helpful! Thank you.

    • @jeevanicharika
      @jeevanicharika 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm so glad! Do tell any author friends who might find it useful.

  • @thitichanjaroen3410
    @thitichanjaroen3410 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can the blur be move around as the video play?

    • @jeevanicharika
      @jeevanicharika 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi, no. The blur doesn't dynamically move with the video. You'd have to chop the video up and move the blur for each clip.

  • @markhood
    @markhood 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very useful! Thank you. And love the book title...

    • @jeevanicharika
      @jeevanicharika 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! Please share with anyone who might find it useful. (PS. I love the book title too. It was my editor's suggestion!).

  • @MargaretPinard
    @MargaretPinard 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That was so useful and helpful, thank you! :D

    • @jeevanicharika
      @jeevanicharika 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hooray. I'm so glad it was useful. If you know someone else who would find it useful, please tell them about it!