When designing your cover, it’s a good idea to figure out what the best book cover fonts are that are currently available for use. There are a lot of factors to consider when selecting the “best” fonts: Is it readable within the context of the rest of your book cover...
Understanding the different parts of a book and what order they go in is essential for any aspiring author who's looking to self-publish their work. In this article, we'll break down the key components that make up a book, guiding you through each section's purpose...
Book cover design is where artistry meets strategy in self-publishing. Your book cover acts as a powerful ambassador, inviting readers into your narrative world. It's not just about art—it's about visual storytelling. A well-crafted cover extends an invitation to...
Welcome to the world of Amazon A+ Content, where we'll unravel the secrets of supercharging your book listings. If you're an aspiring author or a seasoned self-publisher, this guide is your backstage pass to make your books shine on Amazon. A+ Content isn't just...
A good book cover design is one of the most important elements of creating a successful book. But what goes into an amazing book cover? What are the essential parts of a good cover? Book cover design is part art and part science, a chance for creative expression...
How Searchable are Your Book’s Title and Subtitle? by K.M. Weiland discusses the search implications of keyword use in metadata and book titles and subtitles
Back in the early days of The Book Designer, Joel Friedlander used to do monthly book cover design awards. It’s been a while since those days, but we’ve decided to resurrect the series (on a quarterly basis for now) to bring attention to some amazing book cover...
Search engine optimization is too often overlooked by authors. But SEO for authors is a vital knowledge set that can make the difference between a successful book and a total flop. While website SEO can be a complex, ever-changing task that requires teams of people to...
Review: PDF to InDesign Conversion Software for Book Layout: Recosoft PDF2ID Tracy R. Atkins walks through this conversion software
While there are a variety of options other than Amazon for selling books, it's definitely the biggest. So understanding how the different Amazon book promotion options work and what you can do on the site to increase your sales is vital if you want to be a successful...