book cover design Archives

How to Design a Great Book Cover

This week’s Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi) blog brings together top design tips from partner members 1106 Design and Milbleart. From image selection to typography and layout, this book cover guidance will help you create a great book cover yourself or work successfully in collaboration with a designer to make it happen.

How a Publishing Services Company Can Help Indie Authors: Creating Better Books, with Howard Lovy

On today's podcast: How a publishing services company can help indie authors. Every month, I'll feature an interview with an ALLi partner member who will help you at various stages in the self-publishing process, from getting the manuscript ready to ensuring it reaches your potential readers. My first guest is Michele DeFilippo of 1106 Design, which provides end-to-end book design, production, and publishing services for independent authors.

October 18, 2023
Howard Lovy
Podcast
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Indie Author Book Cover Design: What Works in 2022

Everyone knows a book cover is one of the most important parts of your marketing. But what does it really take to create a good cover, an on-genre cover? That's what Alliance of Independent Authors partner member, Jessica Bell takes over the blog today as she explains what is working in 2022.

The Ultimate Guide to The Perfect Book Cover for Indie Authors

Getting a look at your first book cover is one of the most exciting parts of the publishing journey. It’s often the first time your book ‘feels’ real because you get to see it in a tangible way. But it’s also scary because everyone knows first impressions count. What if the cover is off genre, what if it doesn't resonate? We all want the perfect book cover for our book. ALLi prides itself on its approved partner directory and services vetted by our Watchdog Desk, if you want to search for trusted cover designers, start there. Today's post is all about finding the perfect book cover. With special thanks to Helen from ALLi Partner members Miblart, Jane Dixon-Smith ALLi partner member from JD Smith Design, and ALLi partner member and author, Helen Baggott.

September 14, 2020
AskALLi Team
Business & Planning, Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution, Top 100
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Partner Spotlight: Jessica Bell

Meet Jessica Bell, a multi-talented artist who creates unique, best-selling book covers.

Fringe Highlight Podcast: 5 Tools to Road-Test your Book Idea w/ Tara R Alemany

A little bit of market research can go a long way toward ensuring the financial success of your books. Learn how to test topic ideas and refine them into ready-to-sell titles for enthusiastic readers.

Beginners’ Self-Publishing Salon Podcast: Ebook Design with Michael La Ronn & Jay Artale

In today's Beginner's Self-Publishing podcast Michael and Jay discuss the different elements you should consider in the eBook design process, and your author role. We also let you know how to find and work with a professional cover designer.

How to Use a Survey to Pick the Best Cover for your Self-published Book

Can't decide which cover to use for your next self-published book? Read this case study of how Stephen Oram used a survey to choose.

February 4, 2017
Stephen Oram
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution, Process 5 & 6: Marketing & Promotion
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Book Marketing: How the Cover of Your Self-published Book Influences Your Brand as an Indie Author

Do your book covers convey your author brand effectively? Professional book designer Aimee Coveney explains the many benefits of good cover branding for self-published books and shares simple tips on how to develop effective author branding for your books, whatever kind of book your write.