Book Design

How to Build a Consistent Visual Identity for Y...

How to build a consistent author brand visual identity across covers, series, website and social media, with an example brand board.

How to Choose Fonts for Your Book Without Sacri...

There is no single best font for a book. Here is how to choose fonts for your book interior that read well, pair well and are properly licensed.

What Is Book Typesetting, and Why Does It Matter?

What is book typesetting, how is it different from formatting, and what makes a page readable? Widows, orphans, line length and the files you should receive.

How to Design a Special Edition Book Readers Wa...

How to design a special edition book readers want to collect: finishes, print quantities, cohesive design and how to budget production realistically.

What Should a Complete Book Cover Package Include?

What should a complete book cover design package include? Ebook cover, print wrap, spine, the right specs and every final file you need.

Does Your Book Cover Need to Work at Thumbnail ...

Yes, your book cover needs to work at thumbnail size. Here is what disappears when a cover shrinks, how title contrast works and how to test your thumbnail.