Sometimes, it’s important to refresh your knowledge of the basic parts of a book. It might not be glamorous or exciting, but it’s an essential part of making sure your book contains everything a reader expects. One example of these plain but essential basic elements...
We’ve all seen them. The train wrecks. The art class projects. The cringe-inducing artwork. It’s the world of do-it-yourself book cover design, where the author didn’t get the “cover design tips” memo. Cover design generators on...
People often ask me, “How can you tell if a book has been designed by an amateur? I mean, it’s just a book, right?” This reminds me of the author whose book I was designing a few years ago, who asked me, “Book design? What’s there to...
Known as the world’s largest retailer, Amazon took the world by storm and offers various services that make consumers’ lives easier. For authors, Amazon’s print-on-demand (POD) is a great option, especially if you are unsure how many copies your book will sell. ...
I know a lot of readers don’t actually visit the blog directly, but read articles in their feed reader or in an email message. And I’m glad we have those available, otherwise we wouldn’t be able to keep up with much of what goes on in the...
Authors know how hard it is to make a book stand out, but using 3D book covers can give your book a unique look. A 3D book cover can catch a reader’s eye and inspire them to pick your book on a shelf compared to the other ones around it. As an author, you know...