When I first started designing book covers, I thought it was all about making something pretty. I quickly learned that “pretty” sells very few books. What sells books is a cover that speaks—that communicates the story, the genre, and the promise of the book in a fraction of a second. Most authors don’t realize this […]
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They say you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but let’s be honest—every single one of us does. When you’re browsing on Amazon or walking through a bookstore, what makes you stop? The cover. Not the blurb. Not the reviews. The cover is your very first impression, your split-second chance to grab attention in
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Imagine this: You’re walking through a bookstore. Two novels sit side by side. One has a moody black-and-red cover with bold lettering and a shadowy figure in the background. The other has pastel pinks, playful script font, and a sketch of two people holding hands. Which one feels like a thriller? Which one feels like
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You can pour your heart into writing a book, spend months (or years) perfecting your manuscript, and still watch sales fall flat. Why? Because readers never even gave your story a chance. It’s not always the writing that holds a book back. More often than not, it’s the cover. Your book cover is the first
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When you walk into a bookstore or scroll through Amazon, what’s the very first thing that grabs your attention? It’s not the author’s name. It’s not the book description. It’s the cover. Your book cover is the silent salesperson working for you 24/7. Whether you’re an indie author launching your very first novel or a
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