A book cover is one of the biggest marketing tools a book has—especially in libraries and bookstores. While many readers like to judge a book by its contents, we often consider reading a book if its cover catches our eye. Now, what catches the eye of a reader is...
Apart from fantasy, dystopian novels are where you meet some of the most intricate characters living in an elaborate, vivid, and often mind-bending world. These characters and worlds are often a metaphor for the world we live in today, the ideologies we grapple with,...
If someone asks you to name some popular young adult fiction writers today, you’d probably mention authors like John Green, Cassandra Clare, J.K. Rowling, and maybe even Louisa May Alcott. But back in the day, S.E. Hinton, author of The Outsiders, was—and still is, in...
Selecting the right visual elements for your book cover is a crucial aspect of the publishing process that can significantly impact your book’s appeal and marketability. Oftentimes, authors wonder whether to choose illustrations or photography for their book cover...
Most readers, myself included, look up the reviews of a book before buying it. If the reviews are great, they’re likely to buy it as they have ample assurance that they’ll have a good time reading it. If the reviews aren’t good, they likely won’t buy the book. And...
As an author, you possess a special opportunity to engage directly with your audience. Events like book signings and readings are not just occasions to promote your latest work; they are also platforms where you can connect personally with your readers, share your...
2023 is almost at an end. This year saw the release of thousands of books across a myriad of genres. Book covers are the first glimpse a reader has into a book. So authors and book cover designers alike take great care to ensure that a book cover conveys the...
Writing a book is one thing, but preparing it for publication is quite another. One of the integral steps to take in publishing your book is creating a book cover. If you’re working with a tight budget or you have design skills, you may decide to design your book...
Contrary to the popular axiom, many in the book community do judge books by their covers. Book covers are the first, and often most lasting impression of a book. Beyond simply conveying the title and author, a well-designed book cover captures the essence of the...
If you’re an aspiring author or avid reader, you’ve likely heard of BookTok, the wildly popular TikTok community for authors and book lovers alike. You may also know that some authors across several genres are widely read within this community. Many of these authors...
Reading is not solely about absorbing new information; it’s meant to be an immersive experience shaped by the careful and deliberate orchestration of words and visuals on the page. While stunning layouts are often implemented in magazines, they often don’t take...
As a writer, it’s common for you to imagine your stories, to see in your mind’s eye how each scene plays out -- the appearance of your protagonists and antagonists, the setting in which the story takes place, and the motivations of each character. But sometimes,...