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Covers
Icon: Upgraded Membership (Small) A Cover is an image used to visually represent your profile or items on Writing.Com.

Covers appear in your portfolio and alongside your items, helping your work stand out and feel more personal.

When to Use a Cover

Use a Cover when you want to add a visual element to your writing or profile.

This is a great way to:
• Personalize your portfolio
• Make your items more eye-catching
• Match your writing with a theme or style
• Create a consistent look across your work
 

 Add or Change a Cover

You can add or update a cover while creating or editing an item, or from your portfolio settings.

Upload your own image or choose from available stock covers.

Key Features
• Use custom images or stock covers
• Apply covers to your profile or individual items
• Helps your work stand out in listings and your portfolio

Covers follow the same content guidelines as other images on the site. See: Image Guidelines and Policies

Tips
• Square images work best for display
• Keep your cover clear and easy to recognize at smaller sizes
• Choose visuals that match the tone of your writing

 Explore more:
Image Guidelines and Policies
Content Rating System (CRS)
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