Contrary to the popular axiom, many in the book community do judge books by their covers. Book covers are the first, and often most lasting impression of a book. Beyond simply conveying the title and author, a well-designed book cover captures the essence of the...
In the dynamic world of publishing, where a writer’s dream of bestseller success meets the daunting task of book marketing, harnessing the power of social media is indispensable. The key to balancing writing and marketing effectively lies in productive social...
When I started out as a book designer, I had one kind of client: book publishers. Whether they were trade publishers, academic presses, private presses, religious presses, nonprofits, or small independent presses, every client was a publisher of some kind. No one else...
Whether you’re looking to self-publish or want to seek out a traditional publisher, knowing the proper manuscript format can help set your book up for success. Having the right manuscript format makes manuscript review, editing and event formatting easier. Look at it...
As a writer, it’s common for you to imagine your stories, to see in your mind’s eye how each scene plays out — the appearance of your protagonists and antagonists, the setting in which the story takes place, and the motivations of each character. But...