covers that sell!
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Welcome!
Lindsey Smith Amie Olson
STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD! REMEMBER: Customers DO Judge a Book
& Expert by their Cover!
1 Images set the Mood & Tone of your Book. Don’t skimp!
What’s wrong here?
Go High Quality – Do a fun photo shoot with Professional (or
Student) Photographer – Stock Photography: iStock, 123RF, etc…
Make sure to purchase a high resolution image and check the license/policy
– Illustrations: go with a professional or a student studying illustration
– Typography: purchase commercial unique font(s) that fit your mood/tone
Never use cheap clip-‐art, web fonts, and be cau7ous with book templates. 2
Comic Sans
Papyrus
Curlz
Our Top 3 Fonts to Avoid:
3 Always look at your design
large & small
4 Take advantage of the back cover.
It’s prime real estate!
Back Cover Real Estate!
5 Marke7ng is Key!
Start thinking as you are wriCng about your markeCng plan
beyond the book!