Posted on October 3, 2019
When taken in literal terms, books are always judged by their covers. How else do you choose the books you want to read? What is the first thing that attracts you about a book? See where we are going with this?
Who cares how beautifully the book’s been written if no one opens it?
So if you want your book to do wonders in online stores or retail, then the most effective way to catch your audience’s attention is by designing a cover that beckons a second look!
That being said, here are some expert tips to design an amazing book cover that will inspire the readers to buy your book. You don’t even need to be an artist for that. Just read this article to know how!
Make your title stand out
When designing a book cover, the one thing you need to focus on is the title. It must be clearly visible. It is the title that will give out enough information to pique the readers’ interest. You need to make your book distinguishable from the others. At the same time, it should be easy to find. How do you incorporate that into your book design? By choosing a font that is catchy, yet easy to read. Choose a colour and font size that makes the text readable and doesn’t blend into the background. Your book cover should not only be visible on a laptop but also a smartphone screen.
Avoid overcrowding it with too many design elements
If staring at a solid text is boring, then concentrating on a busy cover can be distracting! Your cover design should be creative but also look visually attractive without confusing your mind with too many elements. Your cover should be designed in such a way that it encourages them to read further and deeper into the text. Your book’s title, reviews, name, and a brief synopsis should all find a room on the cover and that too in an uncluttered way.
Stick to your genre
Even though all books have their own uniqueness, it is important to display your genre through your design. Many artists and authors these days use Lenticular Book Covers for safari books, coffee table books etc. that require your covers to be more attractive than the text inside. Similarly, if your book is a supernatural thriller or a horror, then you should follow a design style that is aligned with the genre. This helps your readers identify the category while they are browsing. If you are looking for design inspiration, you can either hire experts or search online for books in the same genre as yours and look for common elements such as layout, font, size, placement etc. Incorporate the ones that make sense for your book.
These are some simple yet effective tips to design a book cover. However, if you are feeling overwhelmed with so many things to keep in mind, then you must consider hiring a professional.
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