how to design a trashy middle grade fantasy book cover

[@itsdivyag]

JUST TO CLARIFY. The "trash" in these titles are mostly me referring to my own covers. Rick Riordan is not trash. He is actually out here doing good and representing minorities in his books - that's more one can say than a lot of other authors. In this house we stan an inclusive king.

[@lina5699]

itsdivya YES damn right he is

[@zoom8168]

HES THE BEST

[@Saffronnnnn]

itsdivya I shared this via pigeon

[@butterbubbles5375]

itsdivya Well, actually, Riordan can’t handle criticism. It’s hard to respect an immature author that insults people who give him constructive criticism.

[@marahc5252]

Anime And Loneliness hey not to be rude or anything (like I wanna hear what you have to say) but like what specific situation are you talking about?

[@josexavierfloresdeleon8363]

The G stands for good enough to be hired

[@itsdivyag]

aaaa

[@CamWolfeAuthor]

Doesn't quite look enough like a Tim Burton fever dream for it to be middle grade, the panda needs a vest and the hero needs black & white striped socks

[@itsdivyag]

You are so right!

[@user-xb5bz4fu9o]

Tbh I love Rick Riordan's books and he's now helping draw attention to other authors writing stories about their native mythology which is great but his covers are sketchy at best.

[@itsdivyag]

Sometimes beauty is on the inside

[@Nico-qb4kp]

I know his books are AMAZING AND FUN AF but the covers are pretty bad

[@MsSecrets]

The character illustrations are even worse. I cried when I saw the art for Nico 😭😭 the flying frick was that! I also found Akata witch through him and it's one of my absolute favorite books!

[@izumi9133]

@@MsSecrets have you seen the new ones? Viria's making them.

[@comicsgeek3729]

Ms Danig He now commisions Viria to make them, they look really cool accurate.

[@ro14p8]

Yeah but does the boy have green eyes?

[@frommywindow180]

also, if you look close enough you'll see they have flecks of bronze and gold in them

[@proudson3409]

k lol "flecks "

[@jill5681]

Ro14p and jet black hair

[@judyanna9902]

Hopefully not red

[@remitherat9796]

,,I kinda just uncomfortably laugh at my own jokes," *stop being relatable it's only 35 seconds in*

[@itsdivyag]

How else will I connect with my audience

[@jc3687]

Diva and the terrifying college debt (A name for the book)

[@itsdivyag]

Wow!

[@lucijathegreat894]

Too real! 😂

[@shark_llama]

Where is the one for a trashy erotica novel? I been waiting.

[@amandacollins9131]

Shama Rahman There was a trashy Xmas Romance novel cover. Maybe try that.

[@shark_llama]

Amanda Collins I completely forgot about it I even commented on it ugh I feel stupid

[@itsdivyag]

Hahaha yeah that one is the erotic one! I will do a romance one soon.

[@queendsheena1]

Book title: Mayo Boy and the Big White Adventure. There now the book will be an instant bestseller. I'm a title master.

[@itsdivyag]

You really are the title master WOW.

[@ZZRose-xk9ss]

you win

[@ELBrooks25]

I'm laughing so hard right now oh my god

[@Artsingitup]

As long as there's a bright flash of light.

[@Artsingitup]

Ahhh video's done! And there's the flash!

[@myorrin1018]

Rick Riordan may not be trash, but the designers of his book covers who constantly whitewash his characters of colour certainly are. So, I think you're justified lol.

[@idathenarwhale3228]

Myorrin Times the Swedish book covers are amazing but I've seen some of the others and a lot of them kinda crappy

[@stanconnorstan4266]

please do a how to design a -YA fairytale remake style book ( a la Cinder) -self help book -Spooky mystery YA book that definitely has the supernatural -intense teen thriller book that has an unrealistic serial killer -Cook Book -Depressing YA romance book where someone dies -Cute, pastry-themed romance novel for 12 year old girls (you know what I'm talking about) -YA Historical Fiction -YA hardcore intense sci-fi novel -YA book with music as the focus because having a musical hobby=complex character

[@itsdivyag]

Wow you've just made my youtube schedule for the rest of the year thank you.

[@stanconnorstan4266]

+itsdivya no problem, I'm just a giver

[@wittypseudx6839]

pastry themed, does that mean the book PIE bc that was lit and gave me so many good recipes

[@pakki6555]

The noment I saw that pastry themed romance one I s2g at least 3 books popped into my head like WOW where have those been hiding in my subconcious lmao 😂😂

[@theartist3825]

The next video tutorial can (should) be "How to write a trashy middle grade novel" because I need to know this panda's story. Is it a twist where he's the true protagonist? Is Link his sworn enemy? Are there other children involved trying to murder this panda? I want every detail. I NEED every detail. [Name idea; the panda's name could be Spunky Croust because yes]

[@itsdivyag]

Why does that remind me of Cole Sprouse

[@theartist3825]

itsdivya Second plot twist! It's actually Cole Sprouse in a Panda suit all along

[@jwdeleted]

gofundme for divya to get a new computer that would facilitate a regular upload schedule

[@ghosttoast8270]

That was the most beautiful title I've ever laid eyes on.

[@ghosttoast8270]

This was better than despacito 7

[@ghosttoast8270]

naydi u rite

[@itsdivyag]

You, an intellectual

[@chrisperegrine]

but what if I want to rip off jk rowling not riordan?? will this still work??!?

[@itsdivyag]

I will make another how to rip off Jk Rowling video. Except for the fact that the covers change every year so it will be hard. But yes. Essentially.

[@k.b7020]

all you have to do is just draw some abstract looking boy in a sled and have a terrible font for the title and name.

[@izumi9133]

Apply the same principles, but just make the cover with darker toned colors, except for the characters those *have* to be white.

[@di5hita]

wow "trashy" and "rick riordan" are in the same thumbnail together I'm unstanning

[@InvisibleLovatic]

divya and the three G's (get paid, get laid, gatorade)

[@itsdivyag]

The one G. Get paid.

[@div._.]

Well.

[@raquelreynolds5874]

I swear I found this book on sale somewhere glowing with enough highlights to reflect the sun

[@16SF]

You like reading comments so imma let you know that today I burned a cup full of water in the microwave. My noodles are now orphans because it was the green cup with the wonky-ass handle that held the perfect amount of liquid for them and from now on I have to use 2 different cups to get it right and it's so much hard work I might as well eat cheetos. Inspirational story. Please give me credit at the end of your autobiographies.

[@itsdivyag]

You really out here struggling. Wow! I will keep your noodles in my prayers!

[@charmenietraumtor5671]

I don't bother with cups, I just eat cheetos anyway...

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

HAHAHA THE THUMBNAIL

[@itsdivyag]

I have to be self aware

[@WatchaTolkienBout]

"Feel free to share via tape, VCR or even PIGEON" okay love this banter

[@withcindy]

that Divya in Post self-titled portrait is amazing

[@kianareadsbooks1989]

ok but divya looks gorgeous in this video

[@jwdeleted]

the title: Made-In-China-Link and the Myths of the Chinese Polar Bear

[@tbszach]

the sea horse joke made m e laugh so hard

[@leo-gz2ip]

I have so many regrets How did I get here? Who What When Where Why *Indian soap opera editing*

[@_curtis]

Leo Grove lol

[@srslydoatm9251]

Oh don't worry, I laugh at your jokes. You just can't here it.

[@Sarah-nr5rm]

These cover tutorials are everything. Pure entertainment.

[@annettemondragon4898]

RAVIOLI RAVIOLI GIVE ME MORE OF THESE VIDEOLIS

[@itsdivyag]

Ur wish my command

[@ameliasmith369]

Divya: Thumbs up! Me: Gives myself a thumbs up in my dark basement

[@warriorcatskid003]

I’m coloring a drawing of Piper Mclean while watching this, lol

[@thabic2019]

1:00 Hamilton starts playing in my head

[@nabuchodonosormcgalapatram6941]

Damn, the box art for new Legend of Zelda game looks great! Especially with Panda Ganon in the background.

[@itsdivyag]

Hah! Love this

[@blearyeyedchangeling]

brb borrowing this for my wattpad fantasy story

[@itsdivyag]

HAH

[@santanasg8445]

I live for this trashy cover "tutorials"

[@amandacollins9131]

Panda plagued my 11th grade Spanish class (the year everyone stole my nickname on Kahoot!) Thanks for the upload ;)

[@itsdivyag]

Haha thank you so much!

[@someoneotherthananne8524]

Wow. I can’t believe we’re seeing this true artist at work. Truly a visionary.

[@itsdivyag]

Masterpiece!

[@someoneotherthananne8524]

omg the queen responded!!

[@tracynguyen4764]

If it makes you feel any better I, too, also want you to make more of these videos. It's my favorite series from you! And your jokes are great in these

[@itsdivyag]

Tysm!

[@leanakazadi]

You literally made Zenith no tea no shade

[@itsdivyag]

No lie I had to search that up

[@emilyannn]

I love this series so much omg

[@quentinkinzy2044]

I am so happy this is back omg

[@jc3687]

YESSS MY FAVORITE SERIES

[@praalgraf]

tbh i loved ranger's apprentice + the inheritance cycle

[@dazaimaru5799]

The meme queen is back and saucier than ever 👌 The G is for Goddess we all know it

[@no-yo8hj]

Why are you so good at this aajshhajsj

[@itsdivyag]

KZbin Tutorials Pulled Through

[@laurensimendinger8887]

First of all, yes. Second of all, that casual shade towards the constant series👌. I love you Rick, but there’s just...so...many...

[@alexisgrey3633]

LOL I just ove your roasts and sense of humour! 'the totalitarian government' in Moaning Myrtle's voice and 'poo brown eyes' were my favs.

[@shallanbrightness3520]

girl why are all your videos TRUTH

[@arthrit7076]

you're so funny i could just listen to a podcast of you editing. i don't need to see anything. the commentary is everything

[@sabrina3289]

This was great, thanks for blessing the hearts and souls of the children.

[@itsdivyag]

Tysm for watching

[@e443productions9]

The seahorse made me laugh out loud for real. G is for giving birth

[@itsdivyag]

Giving birth? No thank you!

[@Sophie-vg7ej]

Please do moreee!! I love this series 💕💕

[@itsdivyag]

Will do g

[@averagefilmbro]

Alexa this situation so sad play How to Save a Life by the Fray

[@annanelson4934]

I LOVE THIS PLEASE KEEP THESE COMING!!

[@ep8246]

No tea just facts - my new life motto. Thank you divia 😉

[@ellazhu]

I READ THE WORDS A NAME AS ANAME LIKE IT WAS SOMEONE’S NAME-

[@itsdivyag]

You're in too deep now

[@noutsakh.2135]

Honestly, your video editing skills guuurl~ that BEGINning got me *cough* jung *cough* shook

[@luchia918]

The subtitles are just "chef kiss"

[@faithallen7993]

Sometimes I wonder why I’m watching these random videos and sometimes I’m like: The g is for grateful for this content

[@juliemood1873]

Where can I get the copy of the book? Link vs giant panda is really the thing I need in my life right now.

[@JustAngus]

THIS IS A CINEMATIC MASTERPIECE

[@JustAngus]

especially the stock images and LIFE CHANGING QuOtES YES

[@itsdivyag]

B tysm

[@freddiehudson4154]

The G stands for Divya G And the Unoriginal cover HHHHHMMMMMMMMM SORRY NOT SORRY Lol jk love the vids 😂

[@libby1538]

Since the last carrier pigeon died about 80 years ago, I have lost contact with all humanity and can no longer share anything I love. Being a hermit in a cave is lonely.

[@itsdivyag]

Hmm plot holes in your story how did you comment hmmmmmmmmm

[@Nikiisnotnicola]

*But what does the 'g' stand for?*

[@dawn6905]

UPLOADING AGAIN?? YES IN MY SWAMP

[@itsdivyag]

YEET

[@soapy6]

this is one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen

[@itsdivyag]

Much thanks

[@aphrcditv5928]

One of the best series' out there.

[@Sasu123456789x1]

I'm here for this series 😉

[@Livelythesinger]

That beginning 😂 I expected more comments to pop up, and then I remembered, this is a Divya vid, and nobody roasts you better than you. Honestly bravo

[@0agneska0]

~You make me begiiiiiin~ You have the skills! 👌👌👌

[@GeryNH]

I love your humor! Brilliant as always! :)

[@jadeinforteau]

Link and the dangerously adorable Panda

[@itsdivyag]

Adorable?! The panda will rip you apart!

[@abbyshewrote]

I just discovered your channel and have been watching your videos all afternoon. You're doing amazing sweetie

[@gabiolszowy1878]

1:03 - 1:08 is how I feel about how long do history classes take

[@emilyhughes5166]

Please do a trashy adult action book cover please.I know you were asking for video ideas earlier in your last video,so here you go.

[@itsdivyag]

Sure!

[@jamesharvey5530]

THUMBNAIL OML

[@heytherenewton9302]

why is this entire vido one big mood

[@itsdivyag]

💛💛

[@rumaysahshafi9949]

I graduated uni yesterday and I feel like that interview at the start is an accurate representation of my future now

[@itsdivyag]

Hahaha

[@jennyms1998]

i dont know why youtube recommended these videos to me but i am glad it did

[@emotionalkryptonite1161]

I hope this series never ends

[@annaleaozsvath9390]

I don't know what to write here I am just here trying to support divya and fund her education😂😂 anyway, I love your sense of humour , I was chuckling the whole time

[@itsdivyag]

Tysm g

[@seanedwrd]

Bro you’re actually good at making covers. Could I use this cover for my book? It fits so perfectly, (sadly)

[@_curtis]

We need another YA rant video My G is for Great disappointment to family

[@itsdivyag]

Coming soon to a theatre near you

[@sophiesometimessews]

Yessssss Jaqueline Wilson!

[@catpeopleee]

honestly at this point i wanna get photoshop but ya girl's broke™

[@itsdivyag]

Gimp is a good free alternative! Also I'm sure there are online downloads

[@Sabrina-hf8gr]

cheerxmochi yeahps.tumblr.com/post/160158646968/how-to-get-photoshop-cc-for-free-semi-legally ((;

[@chensgold]

Crack that shit.

[@t.r.warthorne1472]

This is kinda specific but you should try and do one where its like sci-fi but over the top on terms of technology?? Idk if that makes sense of not I just love these videos so much they give me life

[@itsdivyag]

Ooo I know what you mean

[@Ashely56]

I just stumbled across your videos, and its the first stumbled in my life that I'm not mad about!

[@itsdivyag]

Thank you so much aaa

[@cutecobra9696]

I can still learn a lot by seeing patterns, and commentary about 30% more funny than you think it is.

[@michaeljoshisnaba5853]

Every second of this video is just hilarious!!

[@itsdivyag]

Thank you!

[@sammerlammer3808]

I think it's thematically apropos that this recording got botched because the 3 yrs I spent in middle school were the GROSSEST and most CRINGEY in my long long life. Just a Series of Unfortunate Mistakes, both in book choices and fashion. So yours must've been too, and it bled over into the video👀

[@Xx.hyper_v4mp.x]

That interview at the beginning I’m f*cking dead lmao

[@SayHelloHelli]

Shiiiiiit I should’ve applied for that job. I read all the Percy Jackson books and one of the secondary series books. Finally, something I’m qualified for.

[@ShamitaLakshmeshwar]

YAAAYY I LIVE THIS VIDEOS PLEASE POST MOREE

[@QueenCloveroftheice]

I would not have gotten that Love Island joke if I didn't watch IHE. I don't think we have it in America, or if we do, I've just been watching so much Netflix that I'm oblivious to what is on TV anymore lol

[@itsdivyag]

I think it is a British and (now) Australian thing so don't feel bad!

[@iamtotallyunseen]

You won me with the memes, what is air! Came for the book covers, stayed for the memes

[@itsdivyag]

[@asafehaevan]

You upload because you love looking at the alphabet in different arrangements

[@kpopisthebest3716]

G stands for get trashy covers

[@baileyz6133]

you just scarred me with that seahorse clip

[@itsdivyag]

Sorry not sorry