I have used this method several times for authors. While a full size “Rack Card” is not a lot of use to an author, the bookmark is. Unfortunately, Vistaprint does not offer bookmarks. But their is an alternative. Business Cards are good, but too small for a bookmark and they can easily get lost. You […]
NEW* Self-Publishing Design Templates for eBook, print Book, and Book Cover Design
Ready-to-go Self-Publishing Design Templates Not only have we made the process of formatting your ebook easier, we’ve included an entire package to help you create your eBook, print Book, and Book Cover – all pre-designed and ready-to-go. Each Design Package includes: Pre-styled and formatted Word Template (.dot) (or Open Office file) Pre-styled and formatted 5″ […]
1000+ Free Fonts for the non-designers Book Cover and eBook Arsenal
Thousands of free fonts makes choosing the right one difficult for the non-designer. More choices isn’t always better… be wise in your typeface choice. Take a cue from bestselling books for your next Book Cover project.
Finding the Perfect Font for Your Book Cover Design
When designing a book or book cover, finding the perfect font for the project can be an exhausting process. Compromise on quality just isn’t an option. Add to this a tight budget and many turn to the web in search of free fonts.
eBook Cover Design Tutorial: Primary and Complementary Colors
When it comes to any design, choosing the right colors is just as important as the font or photo. But every color evokes a different emotional response. Knowing what color combination work well together is half the battle of book cover design.
Using the Kindle as a Proofing Tool
Do you proof your e-book before uploading for distribution? Online preview apps are good, but not perfect. In fact, many formatting issues are not evident. The only way to professionally proofread your book is to view it on the e-reader environment it is created for.
eBook Cover Design Tutorial: How to Create a Book Cover Using Stock Photos and Photoshop
In this First Steps Tutorial, I show you how you can utilize Royalty Free stock photos and illustrations to create a book cover. The video covers the basics of using an online stock photography source (BigStock.com), how to save a photo to a lightbox, download a preview example, and set up the book cover page […]