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26 Banned Book Covers to Inspire Your Inner Rebel
In celebration of Banned Books Week (running from October 1–7, 2023), we’ve put together this roundup of banned book covers to inspire your inner rebel. As authors, banned books can be a touchy subject—and rightfully so. The list of books that have been banned...
The Best Book Cover Fonts to Use Right Now
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...
The Best Fiction vs Nonfiction Book Covers: Ways They Differ
In the vibrant world of book publishing, the first thing that comes to mind, I’m sure, when any of us think of design is the book cover! It’s the main element of any fiction or nonfiction piece that immediately turns heads and makes a statement all at once. It's...
8 Milestones to Self Publishing Success
Many new authors have a lot of questions about what it takes to be successful at self publishing. After all, there are so many stories about how self-published authors have made it big, and it seems like each of them took a slightly different approach. So how do you...
Choosing a Self-Publishing Services Company: 7 Questions to Ask First
7 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Self-Publishing Company by Helen Sedwick explains how authors should vet self-publishing companies before signing any contracts.
How to Become a Successful Author
7 Rules to be Successful as an Author by Judith Briles explains that authors all have an idea of what author success would look and feel like, and offers rules for you to follow to get where you want to be in your vision as a self-published author.
Understanding the Parts of a Book—with Infographic
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...
Barcodes for Books: What They Are and Why They’re Important
In the digital age, the humble barcode might seem like a bit of an anachronism, but when it comes to books, they're as important as ever. If you're an author, a publisher, or simply someone curious about the book publishing process, you may have contemplated...
The Mindset of Successful Self Publishers: 3 Key Traits
The Mindset of Successful Self-Publishers explores the role that opportunism, self-direction, experimentation, and optimism play.
The Back Cover of a Book: Just as Important as the Front Cover?
Does the design of the back cover of a book really matter? Since the front cover of a book is usually the first thing a reader sees, there’s often a heavy focus on making sure that the front cover stands out, “pops,” does cartwheels, and jumps through as many hoops as...
