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 […]
10 Questions for Lee Goldberg
A writer’s journey and experiences can be as interesting as the stories they write. Lee’s story and perspective reflects some reality of the business of becoming a #1 bestselling author. Lee Goldberg is an ex-Navy SEAL, nuclear physicist and a professional Daniel Craig impersonator. Okay, that’s not true but we had you for a second. […]
The Importance of Professional Book Cover Design: 5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t DIY
As an author, you know that a book’s cover is more than just a pretty face. It’s the first thing a potential reader sees and it can make or break their decision to pick up your book. That’s why it’s so important to invest in professional book cover design. But what makes for a great […]
Finding Your Fairy God-Designer: Choosing the Perfect Cover Artist
Picture a literary wonderland, where self-publishing is as easy as bibbidi-bobbidi-boo and authors are whipping up creative masterpieces faster than you can say “Once upon a time.” This magical shift has summoned a wave of freelance editors, designers, and illustrators, with book cover designers stealing the limelight.
