If
you want to design your book cover, here are the list of useful tips and tricks
to consider for your designs. Tutorial and inspiration for your book cover
projects. Good luck.
Bookcover design tips
Not
all can design their book covers themselves, but majority can do it. And you
can also hire a freelancer of any microjob site to get the job done. But still
you still have to have the idea of how exactly you want your book cover to look
like and give description to any
freelancer you want to hire.
Generate
excitement, grab attention. The main goal and objective of any book cover is to
generate excitement and catch the attention of any one at first sight. The
cover is one of the best tools in any body marketing arsenal. That is the more
reason you need and should create something that will stop people in their
tracks and evoke interest. The book cover is the hook that will help you to
promote your book.
Book genre is very important
The
book cover should have the ability to reveal the genre which the book belong.
Below is an example of two book covers. It is very easy to understand what kind
of books they are right in front of you.
A
really good book cover “speaks” to its readers through choice of typography,
imagery and metaphor.
If
you have a non- fiction book, its cover should communicate the tone of the
book. Pay attention to its scope. It is really amazing when the book cover tell
about the scope of the book giving the readers chance to manage their time.
Human beings are visual creatures, so provide a careful consideration to the book’s imagery and stand out of the packs. Hope am able to inspire you to explore and play around with various graphics design elements. The cover is a very important marketing tool so use it wisely. Do not leave the design to the last hour!
Be bold, the design should draw people
attention, providing just enough intrigue that they just have to buy it
immediately.