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Cover Design

Sarah Juckes 1st February 201621st September 2020 CompletelyNovel, cover design, Self-Publishing, tutorial

How to create an on-trend book cover in 5 steps

An effective book cover can make the difference between obscurity and bestseller. Sarah Juckes shows you how to create your own in five steps.

Cover Design Self-Publishing

Anna Lewis 26th July 2013 CompletelyNovel, covers design, design

Four steps to create a great cover for your self-published book

Many good self-published books are let down by the quality of their cover, which can scupper the chances of it selling as many copies as it deserves. So how can you give your book the best possible chance?

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