Unlike authors who are being traditionally published, self-publishing authors enjoy a very special perk—they can help design their own book cover. While your input is important, you’ll get the best results if the actual design work is carried out by a professional...
Differences Between Fiction And Nonfiction Book Covers | Self-Publishing Relief
Most writers have specific ideas for the front covers of their self-published books. But, while you do want to make a unique statement that grabs your reader’s attention, there’s more to designing a great book cover than meets the eye. Writers are often unfamiliar...
Create A Back Cover That Sells Your Book | Self-Publishing Relief
While it’s true your self-published book’s front cover is an important point-of-purchase marketing tool, the back cover of your print version can also play a vital part in convincing readers to buy your book. The experts at Self-Publishing Relief know your back cover...
Cover Design Trends For Short Story Collections | Self-Publishing Relief
Since traditional publishing houses often aren’t interested in short story collections (unless you’re Ernest Hemingway, J.D. Salinger, or even Tom Hanks), most writers with collections will have more success with self-publishing. If you’re considering self-publishing...
How AI Can Help Design Your Book Cover | Self-Publishing Relief
If you’re preparing to self-publish your book, you probably have ideas for your cover design. Your vision for the perfect book cover may be something as minimalist as a distinctive typeface on a solid background or as elaborate as a flying dragon on another planet....
Cover Design Trends For Poetry Collections ǀ Self-Publishing Relief
Every genre has specific cover cues readers look for, and a self-published poetry collection is no exception. At Self-Publishing Relief, we know readers will expect your poetry book cover to display a unique spirit based on the collection’s theme. Yet, as your...
Why Designing Your Own Book Cover Is A Bad Idea | Self-Publishing Relief
If you’re self-publishing your novel, memoir, or self-help book and you’re on a tight budget, you might be tempted to cut costs by designing your own book cover. While this may seem like a great way to save money, it can actually have a negative impact on your book’s...
Use Your Cover Design To Create A Love Match | Self-Publishing Relief
They stop and stare, and smiles slowly light up their faces. Are star-crossed lovers finally meeting? No, these are readers checking out your self-published book cover! Your book cover design is your ultimate point-of-purchase sales pitch; it should entice and...
Busting Stereotypes In Book Cover Design | Self-Publishing Relief
Examine a few books and you may notice some stereotypes or clichés in the cover design—but this isn’t necessarily a negative! Readers of certain genres expect to see specific elements represented in the book cover. And the cover design experts at Self-Publishing...
5 Elements Your Book Cover Design Must Have in 2023 | Self-Publishing Relief
Updated May 2023 After all the work you put into writing and perfecting your manuscript, you want the cover of your self-published book to be unique and memorable. And the experts at Self-Publishing Relief agree: Your book cover is your best point-of-purchase...
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