Wows!
Things are really happening here now .. :-)

Ganthor:
Oh yes, how it prints is really important.
Well, I did measure up a real cover to get a template and the original is made in 300 dpi. I do all of my pieces in 300 dpi and print them out on a fairly good printer - HP Deskjet 1220c - to show clients a hard copy rather than a screen image. I've also got a contact with a guy who runs a commercials business with it's own printshop, so when he's in a good mood I can do a "real thing" test print of my stuff.

aprilgem:
I perfectly understand your (and Ganthor's) point there about doing the whole thing, back cover, spine and all. I did a book cover ones for a book on food from our region which was approved and went to print.
Had I known then what was coming - with the "skills" I had then - I doubt I would have taken it on, but on the other hand I sure learned a lot in the process.

About other projects.
What you suggest is exactly the kind of practice work I've lined up for me to get into and I'm perfectly aware that Design isn't just making fancy covers, posters, ads etc etc.
There's a whole lot of meat-and-potatoes work to be done and I'm perfectly comfortable with it.
Since you people sure seem to know the business I take it I'm at least somewhat on track and I'm very greatful for every opinion and pointer I can get.

Thank you all very much for taking your time.

-- Jiger --