In this previous article, we gave a breakdown of the different book sizes (or trim sizes) available and recommendations for which one to use for your book. Below we’ll recap what was previously shared about standard book sizes, along with popular POD and offset...
If you’ve spent any time on BookTok, you’ve likely come across the Magnolia Parks series by Jessa Hastings. And if you’ve looked any deeper at the series there, you’ve almost certainly seen videos talking about the change in book covers when Hastings signed with a...
If you love writing haiku poems, it’s important to understand the nuances of proper haiku format when it comes to a full book. After all, haikus aren’t your traditional novel, and traditional book formatting rules don’t always apply. Designing an appealing haiku...
In the world of graphic design, there are certain principles of design that are used behind the scenes to create graphics that are visually pleasing. Among these principles are the Gestalt principles—psychological principles and laws of perceptual organization that...
In the fantasy genre, writing about new worlds comes with the territory, but sometimes words aren’t enough. Maps of your world’s terrain, provide a visual guide that readers can reference as they walk alongside your characters. They also activate another...