Discover how to build a book package that sells with expert tips from James Blatch. From genre clarity to ad alignment, learn how to turn browsers into buyers.| Written Word Media
0 0 0 0You’ve written the book. You’ve pressed publish. Now you’re ready to share your story with the world. Cue the eBook promotion! 🎉 At Written Word Media, we’ve seen thousands of authors run successful promotions across Freebooksy, Bargain Booksy, Reader Reach Ads, and more. And we’ve also seen a few common missteps that […]| Written Word Media
Using stock photos for a book cover is trickier than it seems. You might not be fine if you simply paid a designer or a stock photo site.| Kindlepreneur
Despite the adage to not judge a book by its cover, the truth is that readers do judge book cover images when determining what they might want to read next. Without book cover art that stands out from the rest of the books on a shelf (virtual or otherwise), your book is much less likely […]| The Book Designer
Discover the art of magazine page layout and how to optimize cover design for maximum impact. Learn essential tips and techniques to create stunning layouts.| Azura – Think Brighter
Think about the last time you were browsing a bookstore. The front covers of the books are likely the thing that drew your attention enough to pick up a particular book. But I would wager the first thing you did after making a selection was to turn it over and look at the back cover […]| The Book Designer
When I was growing up in the ‘90s, one of my favorite things to do was ride my bike to the local library to peruse the shelves. Book covers, from what I remember at least, were predictable back then: westerns had cowboys on the covers, romance covers had steamy couples in provocative poses, kids’ books […]| The Book Designer
As an avid reader, there are few things worse than picking up a book that you’re excited to read and finding that the interior formatting is done so poorly that it actually inhibits your ability to enjoy the book. While the choices you make as a designer make a huge impact on how a book […]| The Book Designer
You’ve spent the last however-many months (or years) writing and editing your book and you’re finally ready to self-publish it. Congratulations! That in itself is a huge accomplishment! Now that you’re ready to self-publish, you’re probably wondering about all the steps involved and one thing is likely top-of-mind: coming up with some book cover ideas […]| The Book Designer
If you’re an author who wants to do something a little different with your book cover, I’ve got you covered (pun fully intended). Too often, authors can have rigid ideas about what a book cover should look like. What it should and shouldn’t include. The truth, though, is that custom book covers with all kinds […]| The Book Designer
It’s hard to overstate the importance of a great book cover. The best book covers grab readers’ attention and spark their curiosity about the story inside. For fantasy books, the cover sets the stage for a journey filled with wonders and adventures. A few key elements contribute to an effective fantasy book cover. First, it […]| The Book Designer
What catches a potential reader’s eye when they scan through rows of fantasy books? The short answer is that it’s the book cover design. Often, it’s the font on the cover that makes a crucial first impression. Great fantasy fonts do more than just grab attention; they convey the mood and themes of the story […]| The Book Designer
For self-publishing authors, understanding book design is crucial. It helps you create beautiful books and recognize professional designer work.| The Book Designer
What makes a book cover design great? This guide will show you how to get a wonderful cover which is nailed on for your niche too.| David Gaughran
