Choosing an appropriate shelving category for your book is a key step toward making your book visible to potential readers. (more…)
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Design for Non-Designers, Part 3
Before a designer starts working on your project, the two of you will need to have a design briefing: a conversation focusing on the parameters and goals of the design. To ensure a successful design briefing, make sure you spend some time preparing for it. (more…)
Tips on Working with Book Cover Designers
Whether you’re a project manager working at a publishing house or an independent author, when you hire a designer to create a book cover, keep a few key points in mind. (more…)
Inside a Book, Part 2: Design Considerations
The most effective book design is based on a solid understanding of the book’s genre and audience combined with careful use of design fundamentals like type, negative space, and graphical elements. (more…)