How to design a book cover: the ultimate guide
An author at a bookstore is bound to be impressed by the amount of creative energy in all of the book covers and overwhelmed as to how her own is going to stand out. One way or another, it’s going to...
View Article8 ingenious book cover design trends for 2018
A great book cover has to feel current while also pushing the envelope in subtle ways. So what new and exciting book cover design trends are awaiting us in 2018? Some styles, like bold typography and...
View Article35 book cover ideas to inspire your next page-turner
People can tell a good book cover from a bad one—even if they might not take the time to mentally pick it apart. Whether the tone is off, the imagery is cheesy or the typography is just plain boring, a...
View ArticleHow to create an ebook for your business
A lot of people dream about being an author. But as a business owner or entrepreneur, writing a book is not only about fulfilling a dream. It’s about building and growing your business. Whether it’s an...
View ArticleHow to break into children’s book illustrating
Colorful children’s book illustration by Loveshugah. These days, it seems everyone is writing a children’s book. B.J. Novak, writer, executive producer and cast member of The Office, made a big splash...
View ArticleThe surreal universe of Haruki Murakami book covers
Reading a Haruki Murakami novel is an immersive experience. Dark holes lead into alternate universes, cats speak Japanese and women disappear into thin air. But you don’t even need to read a word to...
View ArticleHow to find a cover designer for your self-published book
Although you can’t judge a book by its cover, publishers have long known that readers actually do. In fact, cover design can increase a book’s visibility by 50 percent or more. Major publishers have...
View ArticleHow to design a marketing ebook cover
So you’ve decided to create an eBook for your business. Smart move. Seriously—eBooks are becoming increasingly popular as part of marketing strategies, and for good reason. With content being the...
View Article9 beautiful book cover design trends for 2019
The world of book publishing moves slowly. It typically takes a full eighteen months to bring a book to market. That’s why book cover design trends often stick around for a long time. One day, you’ll...
View ArticleThe 7 most inspiring book cover trends of 2023
With global conflict, a continuing climate crisis and a dawning recession, the world has had its share of gloom. But if you’re looking for escapism, 2023’s book cover design trends seem determined to...
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