Book design

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Book Cover Design Software: The Best Free and Paid DIY Tools

Sep 06, 2019 – Book Design

Explore the top book cover design software for authors, from free DIY templates to advanced tools—plus costs, pros, cons, and why a professional designer could be the best investment for your book. Read more →

Book Design: What Goes Into Making a Stunning Book?

Apr 10, 2019 – Book Design

No matter what your level of publishing experience is, this guide to book design is for you! It dives into cover design, interior design, DIY tips, and more! Read more →

Book Illustration: 25 Beautiful Examples

Apr 08, 2019 – Book Design

Great illustrations can help bring a story to life. Check out these 25 beautiful book illustration examples from contemporary artists! Read more →

Book Cover Sizes: What are the Right Dimensions for Your Design?

Oct 30, 2018 – Book Design

Find out what book cover dimensions you should be using when designing a jacket for print and ebook. Includes popular aspect ratios and recommended resolutions for creating your own book cover. Read more →

How to Design a Book Cover: A 7-Step Guide (with Pro Tips)

Oct 26, 2018 – Book Design

Learn how to design a professional-grade book cover that will make your readers want to pick it up. Read more →

Typesetting Explained: The Craft of Interior Book Design

Oct 26, 2018 – Book Design

Learn about the notable art of typesetting, and how you can typeset your own book today. Read more →

How to Build a Book Back Cover in 5 Simple Steps

Oct 26, 2018 – Book Design

This definitive post includes a step-by-step guide on how to build the back of a book cover, with tips from top professional designers and a free template. Read more →

How to Create a Copyright Page in 5 Minutes (with Template)

May 03, 2018 – Book Design

The copyright page doesn't need to stay mysterious. In this definitive guide, we break down the copyright page step by step — and give you two templates that make it easy for you to create your own. Read more →

How to Make a Book: Build a Beautiful Hardback by Hand

Apr 09, 2018 – Book Design

Learn how to make hardback copy of your book by hand — something that you can keep on your shelves or share with your friends as a gift. Read more →

EPUB vs mobi: Is Amazon's mobi Format Now Dead?

Nov 17, 2017 – Book Design

Discover the differences between the three most popular book file formats on the planet — and learn which ones are best for you. Read more →

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