cover design Archives

Self-Publishing News: Spotify is Slowly Building an Audio Social Network to Connect Creators and Listeners

Is Spotify building an Audio Social Network? It’s interesting that Spotify has nudged its way back into the news of late with a couple of moves relevant to writers. First, there was the decoupling of audiobooks from its music streaming by allowing listeners to select between a premium service that included fifteen hours of audiobooks and a dollar-cheaper basic service that didn’t. Now they are supporting comments on podcasts, and TechCrunch has a fascinating article suggesting that may get rolled out across all audio.

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.

TwitterChat: How A Bad Cover Can Ruin Book Sales.

On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about How A Bad Cover Can Ruin Book Sales.

October 13, 2022
Timothy Lewis
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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Inspirational Indie Author Interview. Jessica Bell: From Music to Writing to Cover Design to Publishing, ‘Multipreneur’ Does it All

My ALLi author guest this episode is Jessica Bell, a book cover designer, author, singer/songwriter, publisher, and parent. Yes, Jessica juggles many moving parts in her career. In our interview, she tells us how she evolved from a songwriter to what she calls a multipreneur.

AI Art: How Will It Affect Indie Authors?

Illustrators, commerical artists, stock photographers, game art developers, and book cover designers are eyeing the dramatic debut of AI art with considerable alarm. Is the pushbutton simplicity of artificial intelligence about to replace professional artists?

TwitterChat: Book Covers with Jessica Bell

On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about Book Covers with Jessica Bell

June 1, 2021
Timothy Lewis
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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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.

October 11, 2019
Tim McConnehey
Business & Planning, Process 2. Design & Formatting
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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.

Photo Of A Cross-looking Cat To Signify Pet Hates

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.

January 31, 2019
Admin
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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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…

February 1, 2018
Jyotsna Ramachamdran
Business & Planning, Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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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.