Book Cover Designer Portfolios: What to Look for and How to Evaluate Them
When it comes to self-publishing, one of the most critical aspects is your book's cover design. A professional and eye-catching cover can make all the difference in capturing the attention of potential readers. That's why it's essential to evaluate book cover designer portfolios carefully before choosing the perfect one for your project. In this article, […]
Top 10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Book Cover Designer
As an author, you understand the importance of a professional book cover design in drawing readers to your work. While you might be tempted to DIY the cover design, there are several reasons why it's best to leave this task to the experts. Before you choose a book cover designer, it's essential to ask the […]
Book Cover Design Trends for 2023: A World of Creativity and Innovation Awaits
Book cover design plays a vital role in the success of any book. As we step into 2023, let's explore some of the upcoming trends in book cover design and discuss how they can make your book stand out in a competitive market. These trends are influenced by the evolving tastes of readers and advancements […]
Hardcover vs Paperback – Which is right for your book?
The humble book cover was initially designed to do nothing more than protect the valuable pages it encapsulated. At a time when a monk could spend a literal lifetime creating a perfectly crafted copy of the King James Bible, you didn’t want Gary from accounting strolling through and spilling his morning coffee on the lovingly […]
How Does the Damonza Cover Design Process Play Out?
Producing a beautiful cover for your newly completed book is the last leg of the journey – the final wrapping of the literary gift. But for those in the market for a cover, how exactly does this process play out? Without intending to pump up our own tyres, with 30 years of combined experience, here […]
Things to Think about When It Comes to Creating Your Book’s Title
Your book’s title. Never will an author place so high a value on so small an amount of words. And by no means is the magnitude of this choice misguided. Choosing a title will be as big a decision as any that you’ll make in the writing process. No pressure. What makes a good title? […]
What Do I Look for in a Good Book Cover Design Firm?
In certain professions, ability, to some degree, can be measured at a glance. If you want to hire a jockey, don’t go for the one who looks just as likely to eat the horse as he does to ride it. If you’re hunting for a mountainous bowl of traditional Italian pasta, a Nonna with a […]
6 Common Self-Publishing Slip-Ups – and How to Avoid Them
“The only man who never makes a mistake is the man who never does anything.” Good point Teddy Roosevelt. And as a self-publishing author you are most certainly doing something, so it’s inevitable that there’ll be a few slip-ups along the way. But there’s no need to make mistakes that others – bless their cotton […]
Literally vs Figuratively: Why Your Book Cover Should Keep ‘Em Guessing
There’s a beauty in telling a story in as few keystrokes as possible. Simmering your prose down to the bare bones serves to make it clearer, more impactful and more exciting. “The road to hell is paved with adverbs,” says Stephen King, wordsmith extraordinaire and man who has somehow lived up to his brazenly immodest […]
The Importance of a Professional Book Cover Design
In today’s world of wikiHow and YouTube tutorials the more hands-on amongst us are becoming less and less inclined to outsource work to trained professionals. If detailed instructions on how to unblock a pipe or grow the perfect lawn are available in just a few quick clicks, why should you pay for professional help? Unfortunately […]
