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Published about 2 months ago • 1 min read

Hey Reader,

Most authors use stock photos in their book covers.

And why not? It’s affordable. It’s fast. And most designers rely on them — especially if you’re on a budget.

But here’s the catch:

Using the wrong image (or using the right image the wrong way) can get your book pulled from Amazon. Or worse... land you in legal hot water.

The worst part? You might not even realize you’ve done anything wrong.

Stock photo sites don’t always make their licenses clear. Some designers cut corners. And not every image on “free” sites is actually free to use.

So what can you do?

1. Get the facts. We put together a full guide on how to safely use stock images in your book covers. It covers licensing rules, image rights, and the common mistakes authors make.

Read it here:

🔗 https://kindlepreneur.com/stock-photos-for-book-covers/​

2. Work with designers who know the rules. Ask where their images came from. Ask if they’re licensed to modify them. A good designer will be happy to show you receipts.

3. Use trustworthy sources. And yes, that might mean paying for images rather than relying on free photo sites, which come with hidden risks.

Thankfully, buying licenses from reputable sources doesn't have to cost much money.

And that segues nicely to some news...

📷 Big Depositphotos Sale

If you’re looking for high-quality stock photos without the “free site risk,” Depositphotos is one of our favorites. And right now, they’ve got a massive deal on AppSumo:

  • 100 images
  • Just $49 total (that’s 49¢ per image)
  • No subscription — you can use the credits as needed (and they never expire)

This deal rarely comes around, and it's a steal for authors who want a stockpile of safe-to-use, high-res images for their books, ads, or websites.

Click the button or link below to learn more:

🔗 https://kindlepreneur.com/click/depositphotos​

That’s an affiliate link, btw — but there's no extra cost to you. If you purchase using my link, you'll help support Kindlepreneur’s work (and my coffee fund).

Cheers,
Dave Chesson
Deal (and Coffee) Hunter

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