What does Adobe Illustrator *do*, exactly?

It's been suggested to me that I should try Adobe Illustrator as a solution to my drawing problem.  I literally can't draw a straight line without a ruler, but I want to self-publish on Amazon, which means I need a cover, and I can't possibly afford to hire an artist.  I need to be able to draw a cover illo.  The imagines I want don't seem to be available online.  Can AI help me with this?

Hi -
Adobe Illustrator can make art thru "freehand drawing"  and also in a way best described as "plotting a grid". You can make artwork with Illustrator without traditional drawing skills, but they help tremendously.
IF you can't find what you want on Fotolia or any of the dozens of places for stock art on the net, sign up for a Lynda.com membership and start with the "Introducing Illustrator" video by Deke McClelland (Watch the Online Video Course Introducing Illustrator). You won't be making art right away - you'll need to learn some specific skills and practice a lot. If you're in a rush find an artist or pick some stock art.
Good Luck.

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