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GET A STUNNING BOOK COVER DESIGN THAT WILL ENTICE BUYERS

Books are a source of stories of our lives and all sorts of information. But the first condition for a book to be read is that it is picked from bookshelves. There is plenty of reading material available everywhere and many books are lined up for potential readers in bookshops and online stores. So, how will you draw their attention to your book? The answer is that you have a stunning book cover design.

People are drawn to eye-catching visuals, which stimulate the brain and evoke different emotions. This is what book cover designs do to entice the book lovers. When they see the cover design, they get hints of a story and message through multiple colors, colorful fonts, images, symbols etc. If the cover is aesthetically created, it even has an intellectual appeal for the readers. So, not only your book cover maker but also your book cover designer are equally important to make your book look visually appealing.

When it comes to creating the covers, you can try using book cover template to design the cover on your own. It is a quick way to have a customized cover. It is also a cost-effective solution, especially for the new authors. Just select your colors, fonts, images, title and other elements using the template, and have the cover ready in minutes.

However, templates are not always the best option when you need a sophisticated design to express your complex book theme. Instead, when looking for amazing book cover design ideas, it is better to let experienced designers do the job for you. They know how to create enticing book covers that convey your theme and communicate with your target readers. Take advantage of their expertise.

So, explore our professional book cover designers and work closely with them to design a cover that compels your readers to turn the pages

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THE FUNDAMENTALS OF A BOOK COVER DESIGN

How to design an iconic book cover?

A reader of a book first takes a good look at its cover to get some hints about the content inside. A book cover can even entice you to buy it if its design tells a story that you are interested in. The cover later becomes an identity of a book. In fact, there are iconic book cover designs that continued to be an identity of those books for many decades. Such creative works evoke the right emotions from people. But how to design a book cover that attracts and compels us to buy?

To design a stunning cover, consider some key points. Know if the author is new or an established brand. Take into account the genre such as sci-fi, horror, romance, etc. Also, find out beforehand where they will be the book sold. If it is to be sold on Amazon or any other online platform, its cover will be shown in thumbnail size. So, the text will be much larger. Know the printer’s needs as well. Choose graphics and fonts carefully and strategically. And, do not forget to get feedback on the cover you created. You must also be aware of book cover design trends of 2021 to get some inspirational ideas.

Important factors of book cover design

Book covers have the potential to draw people’s attention towards content inside. If a cover is impressive due to its ability to convey a message or to arise curiosity, customers will show their buying interest. It is because of the power of the cover that publishers pay utmost attention to the designing aspect. However, as a designer and even as a publisher or author, you should be aware of different aspects of the cover design.

But you should consider several aspects of designing a book cover. Prior to designing, find out if the author is a renowned personality or a new name. If an author is a well-known name, his/her name will be the most important design element on the cover. Category of content such as science fiction, entertainment, literature, sports, etc also matters a lot when designing. Moreover, consider if the book will be sold through physical bookstores or online platforms. There are some key important factors of book cover design that you must consider beforehand. But pay attention also to the printer’s specific needs, format, graphics, and budget.

How to use design to sell more books?

Books are a dependable source of information and education on a variety of topics. But a book needs to be sold in great numbers so that its author and publisher can recover the cost and earn more. While a book cover maker decides the size and shape of the book and binds it in a style, a book cover design makes the book visually impressive for potential buyers. A book cover plays a key role in selling more copies of any book. It draws the attention of book lovers from many books stacked in a store or a library.

To enable your book cover designs to sell your books, know that the design itself is the key. Pick typeface, colors, images, symbols, slogan, and other elements with a strategy in mind. The overall intention of the design should be to entice people by giving them some exciting hints of what is there to read inside the cover. Make sure that the hints are subtle. So, create a design that is simple and unique so that everyone can understand it at first glance. These are some of the considerations on how to use design to sell more books.

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Shanti Braford7 years ago

This was the first time we worked with Designhill and experience was wonderful. Received a lot of cool book cover designs to choose one of them at rea...READ MORE

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Errol Lawson7 years ago

Process was simple and easy to use. We received a lots of book cover design in a short period of time. Great way to get high quality design with so ma...READ MORE

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Barbro Moen Ternsten7 years ago

It was amazing experience working with Designhill. The book cover design was excellent and was upto the mark. Thank you to customer support and design...READ MORE

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Robert Fussi7 years ago

Customer support team was very helpful at answering all of our doubts! Loved their book cover design. Designhill is highly recommended for all kinds o...READ MORE

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Frequently Asked Question's

Do I need to prepare something for my book cover design contest?

Yes, it is important that you have many ideas of book cover designs. The ideas will help you write a precise design brief for your designers with a lot of details. For book cover design inspiration, explore our collection at Designhill. These book covers created by our community of talented designers are brilliant examples of what goes in creating the covers. To provide a detailed design brief, you must be aware of what specifics make the front and back covers of your book. The front cover has a book title, author’s name, tabline, imagery, etc. The back cover includes a quote, author’s biography, and an ISBN number. It would be good if you give a precise brief with specific design needs so that the designers create a perfect book cover. So, know its different aspects first.

What should appear on the front cover of my book?

Preferably the book's title, author's name, tagline, imagery and a quote appears on front cover of the book.

Are there any hidden terms in 100% money back guarantee?

No hidden terms. We offer 100% Money Back Guarantee on your book cover design contest. But the offer comes with certain conditions. You can get the refund only if you ask for it within 60 days of making the payment towards the contest. The offer is not open for the contests that feature a guaranteed prize for the designers.The offer will also not be applicable to the contests where a winner has been awarded.If you do not find the design entries satisfactory, we can help you get better results. We can help you rewrite your design brief and re-open your project. Just send us an email at support@designhill.com or have a live chat with us to guide you get what you want from your contest.

Is there a way to make my book cover design brief confidential?

By making the contest private you can make your book cover design brief confidential. Making a contest private means that no designer can see a contest unless they sign a non-disclosure agreement(NDA). Also, it restricts the web crawler to crawl the page, and therefore your design brief does not appear on the search page.

How do I know the spine width of my book?

Visit the site on which you want to publish your book and there you can find a spine width calculator to get your book's spine width. If you haven't decided the publisher yet you can still use any spine width calculator to get the spine width.

How can I get book cover design ideas?

You can browse through thousands of unique and creative book cover designs created by top designers from around the world. You can message the designers to speak to them or even hire them if you like their work. Find the best book cover ideas and inspiration on Designhill.