Top Ten Mistakes Authors Make Creating a Book Cover

By B Alan Bourgeois

Are you tired of putting in endless hours and energy into writing a book, only to have it fall flat due to a dull book cover? Your book cover is the first impression readers have of your work, and you want it to be a good one. This is where "Top Ten Mistakes Authors Make When Creating a Book Cover" comes in - a comprehensive guide designed to he

• Language: English
• Publisher: Texas Authors Institute of History, Inc.
• Release date: Dec 12, 2023
• ISBN: 9798869043818

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Top Ten Mistakes Authors Make in Creating a Book Cover

© B Alan Bourgeois 2023

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Introduction

While the following pages give a general concept for each item, keep in mind that book cover design can vary widely depending on the genre and audience, so these are just general mistakes to avoid:

Hiring a good graphic designer is always recommended, especially for a first-time author.  As you will see in the Bonus section, they will be of value to help create NFTs, which can result in additional income for the author.

Most self-publishing services do offer templates for authors to use, but keep in mind that those templates and images are also being used by thousands of other authors, thus, your lack of originality and the ability to stand out in the crowd will be lost.

Contents

Designing a book cover is a crucial aspect of the publishing process that should never be taken lightly.

When it comes to designing a book cover, one of the most important factors to consider is the genre of your book.

Creating a book cover is an important step in the publishing process.

Creating a book cover is an important step in the publishing process.

When designing a book cover, it's important to consider not only the visual appeal of the cover but also its readability.

When it comes to designing a book cover, one element that