With the Christmas season approaching, Jesus is on the minds of Christians everywhere. Celebrating the birth of Christ is a worldwide event that brings joy and happiness to communities across the globe. But in many Christian faiths, the bigger holiday is Easter — the resurrection. It is at this time that the tenets of Christianity […]
The first goal of book interior design is to make absolutely certain that the design does not interfere with readability – and this is more complicated than it sounds. But design can accomplish more than just a professional look that will please the eye of potential readers. Book interior design can actually maximize profits by […]
E-publishing has not only opened up new, convenient options for readers, but it is also one of the key developments fueling the rise of self-publishing authors in general. Without the need for a print run, and with a much lower price for entry, eBooks have helped loosen the iron grip of traditional publishers on the […]
Publish book covers that will add value to your product. Graphic designers are everywhere. How do you know that you have picked the correct designer for your book cover? What is the difference between a low-cost designer and a professional designer with years of experience at Big 5 publishing houses such as Random House? Izzard […]
A recipe for success Self-publishing a cookbook might not be the first book genre you’d think of self-publishing. And indeed, since most cookbooks lean heavily on design and visual impact, self-publishing authors will have to work hard and hold themselves (or their team) accountable to get professional-looking results. But at the same time, it’s an […]
What was the first thing that you noticed about the last book you wound up buying while browsing a bookstore or online retailer? Chances are, it was the cover. It’s the first thing readers see, and before they pick up the book and decide whether your title, description, or first few pages are engaging, they’ll […]
A good friend who is a CEO of a national corporation gave me a call last week and told me the following story: For the past four months they had been looking for a new COO. Their company scoured the nation looking for qualified people to fill the position. The field of candidates was soon […]
While it might be the furthest thing from the mind of many writers when they get started, book cover design can truly make or break sales. It’s your first chance to draw in the kind of readers that might take an interest in your book, and your first chance to convince them to look further. […]
