Mucking With Canva: A sort of review

In the interest of writing something about writing that has some interest to readers... I've been mucking around with Canva with the idea of maybe designing my own book covers. I'd heard a bit about the program and decided to see if it was going to be ridiculously difficult.

I was never what I would call a visual artist. My drawing ability was primitive at best, as was any sculpting ability. I would up turning into a decent photographer, but I have to admit that my father is better than me at it.

Computer programs have become my friend when it comes to art. I've had some past success with Wonderdraft to help draw maps for possible future fantasy projects, so I won't have to have someone to do that for me. I always thought maps helped make those books, so that was nice to see.

I have Canva both on my laptop and phone for my use. So far, I have been using the mobile app more because it's pretty easy for me to just whip it out and begin tinkering around with it.

Canva allows you to make a wi…