One of the many privileges of self-publishing your book is the cover design tips you can implement. With so many books released every day, it’s crucial to create a standout cover so potential readers choose your book out of the countless options.  Another aspect important to consider is staying up to date on current trends. While your book will hopefully outlast the various design trends that will undoubtedly come and go, presenting a quality cover on the day of your release is a contributing factor to your sales success. That’s why in this article, we look at five books scheduled to rele ..read more

The one phrase you likely thought you’d never hear was “logos for authors.” After all, authors need to focus on plot, characterization, public speaking, marketing, and everything else involved in their platform.  Well, this is where logos for authors come in! Logos are not only used for well-known businesses or corporations. A logo is a visual representation of your brand, and as an author, it’s crucial to have an author brand.  In this article we discuss what exactly logos are (as they apply to authors), why they matter, tips on design, and mistakes you should avoid.  What Are ..read more

There is a simple formula for growing your email list: Incentive + Promotion + Email Exchange = List Growth Create a valuable, unique and relevant piece of content, get it in front of the people who will care, and offer it in exchange for a reader’s email address. How quickly your list grows, depends on how well you execute each part of the formula. How well your list performs, requires an extra step: Incentive + Promotion + Email Exchange + Consistent Added Value = Powerful Tribe Building Let’s break each component down a little further. Incentive Your incentive is a perfectly irresistible op ..read more

One of the parts of book publishing that seems to confound newcomers to the field is the purpose and use of the International Standard Book Number (ISBN). Not only that, but since the rise of companies that perform publishing services for authors, there has been even more confusion about whether you need to own your own ISBN, whether free ISBNs from these companies are “just as good” as getting your own ISBN, and if it’s a good idea to buy ISBNs from re-sellers who offer lower prices for a single number. Let’s review the basics of this unique identifier and explain what is so important about i ..read more

With so many genres out there, sometimes it can be difficult to know which book to purchase for yourself or for someone else. While reading slightly above natural reading level can push readers to grow, reading well above your reading level is a different kind of frustration.  Progress is slow, monotonous, and oftentimes, readers close the book feeling like they learned nothing. This is not the way to instill a love for reading. It’s crucial to provide reading material for all ages that correlates with their ability. This is where reading level by ISBN numbers come in.  In this artic ..read more

Charles Dickens not only has some of the most famous books of all time, but the Charles Dickens book covers are also inspiring for authors looking to create their own. Of course, with most famous books, they have been reprinted countless times so there have been multiple covers to look at and learn from. However, there’s something to learn from looking at some of the most famous books to figure out how you should design yours. In this article, we’ll be looking at some of the various Charles Dickens book covers out there and go over some tips for your own book covers. Table of Contents Charles ..read more

Just like people judge a book by its cover (despite what we’ve all been taught growing up), they also judge the type of font you use—even if only subconsciously. You may think you can pick out any fun font that will fit the tone of your book…only to be left surprised when readers leave poor reviews and your book doesn’t sell. This is even more important for those self-publishing a book. Thanks to the poor reputation some self-published books have garnered (mostly due to irresponsible self-publishers), if your book even looks different than what people expect, they can assume it’s a poor qualit ..read more

If you are looking to write a book, you know how important it is to have a good writing and formatting tool. Atticus is a writing tool that lets you create print and digital books all within one writing software. The Atticus templates are great for authors to simply fill in and then have a book ready to go. If you’ve been looking for a tool to make your book writing even easier, in this article we’ll be going over what Atticus is, how much it costs, why you should use it, and take a look at the templates they offer. Why Use Atticus Templates? Atticus was built by authors, for authors. So that ..read more

Romance is a highly popular genre, and so, of course, romance book design is crucial. Whether you write contemporary romance, historical, or fantasy, your romance book design is the first impression your readers receive.  Crafting your cover is imperative to the success of your book. If you spend months brainstorming, plotting, writing, and editing but then skimp on the book design, your sales will likely suffer.  Knowing the following three aspects of romance book design can help you heighten your chances of creating a great first impression: Different Types Of Romance Common Trope ..read more

Sometimes, it’s important to refresh your knowledge of the basic parts of a book. It might not be glamorous or exciting, but it’s an essential part of making sure your book contains everything a reader expects. One example of these plain but essential basic elements is the preface of a book. What exactly is it, what should it contain, and what are some other similar book elements that you might confuse for prefaces? This quick guide covers everything you need to know about prefaces to give you the confidence to create a complete book with all the parts in place. Table of Contents What is a p ..read more