Sourcing From Your Competition

Some of my writing buddies
also craft covers.
They’re great at this.

I, however, prefer
to work with a cover artist
I’m not competing against.

Why?

I don’t have to worry about
that cover artist
keeping the good covers
for herself.

She is solely focused on
creating covers,
increasing her skills
in cover design.

I can share insights
about the niche
without worrying
I’m giving her
a competitive advantage.

My funds won’t be used
to make my competitor
stronger.

If you can avoid it,
don’t source
from your competition.