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,...
What makes a book grab a reader’s attention at first glance? The story? The author? The blurb? While these choices can nudge a buyer to make a purchase, it’s a fourth option that stops a reader from scrolling mindlessly through a retailer’s search results: the...
One of the reasons book series are so successful is because readers aren’t always ready to let a character or characters go. They want to know what happens next—the continuation. If you’ve ever thought about someone from your childhood and thought, “I wonder...
As an entrepreneur, authoring a business book is a strategic move to cement your authority in your niche. It’s not just about compiling your insights; it’s about sharing your vision and lessons learned—invaluable both for your personal growth and your...
Welcome back to the third new edition of the book cover design awards. In the early days of The Book Designer, Joel Friedlander used to present monthly book cover design awards and we’re resurrecting the series (on a quarterly basis for now) to bring attention to some...
