TwitterChat: Book Covers with Jessica Bell
On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about Book Covers with Jessica Bell
What is a Cover Information Sheet?
Every reader has had a book cover catch their eye from the shelves of a bookstore, or even from a long list of Amazon search results. Sometimes all it takes is one glance. But how do you go from twinkle in your eye idea to reader grabbing cover design? Tim McConnehey, founder of Izzard Ink explains how the cover information sheet is central to taking your concept to completed commission.
Bring Your Book Covers to Life with Facebook’s 3D Photos
Your book's cover is one of the most powerful marketing assets at your disposal. Combine that with Facebook's new 3D Photos feature, and you've got a marketing gimmick that's sure to turn heads.
Book Design: 8 Pet Hates in Book Cover Design
When you're so close to your book, sometimes you need to "murder your darlings" in the cover design process, as well as in the writing of it. Check this handy list to make sure you're not guilty of any of eight common pet hates in the covers of your books.
Production Advice: 5 Top Tips for Indie Authors on How to Outsource Anything Like a Pro
Most indie authors will at some point commission third-party services to help them make their books the best they can be.…
How Changing the Covers on a Self-published Book Can Boost Sales – A Case Study
Have you got the best covers for your books? Writing coach Jenny Alexander's case study of boosting sales with a new cover may inspire you to think again.
Self-publishing news: Diminishing Returns?
I type this on what a seat of the pants thriller would romantically call the red-eye shift. To you and me…
Should Indie Authors Put Endorsement Quotes or “Puffs” on Self-published Books?
Endorsement quotes on book covers: do you use them? Should you? How do you get them? ALLi authors discuss...
Book Marketing: How to Create An Author Brand – Case Study with Jessica Bell
An informative and inspiring case study of how one indie author, Jessica Bell, devised a new author brand to cover her diverse collection of fiction and poetry.
Book Marketing: Choosing the Cover for your Self-Published Book – Follow the Crowd or Dare to be Different?
As an indie author, it's your prerogative to do things your way, including choosing the cover design for your self-published book.…
How to Source and Use Photos in Self-published Book Covers
From France, Jean Gill offers important advice about the right and legal way to source images for your books, websites and…
How to Choose the Best Software for Print Book Design
Sarah Juckes of ALLi partner member CompletelyNovel offers some answers for those in search of the best software to design their own…
