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Published 31 August 2023 in Introduction

CAN YOU DESIGN YOUR OWN BOOK COVER?

INTRODUCTION:

What does it take to design the cover of your new book? You need to entice readers, convey the mood and theme of the book and of course assure the sale. Software, size, layout, imagery, typography, and colour all play an important role to bring the design together.

There’s a lot that goes into it.

 1.     Research

2.     Plan your layout

3.     Size/Format

4.     Finding an image that works

5.     The perfect typography

6.     Genre

7.     Refine your colours

8.     Software

Over the next 8 weeks I will share some insights as to how to design a book cover. Remember, always judge a book by its cover!

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