How to Budget for Your Book: A Guide for Authors
Learn how to budget for your book with this guide covering essential costs like editing, cover design, marketing, and more to set your story up for success.
Cover Design
The truth is almost everyone judges a book by its cover. We’ve seen what works, and what doesn’t. Here’s our advice on getting your cover design just right.
2024 Indie Author Survey Results: Insights into Self Publishing for Authors
The top writing, publishing, and marketing trends shaping self publishing for authors in 2024.
The 5 Most Common Mistakes in Book Cover Design and How to Avoid Them
Every author hopes for a stellar book design. Learn how to avoid the big mistakes and you’ll be there in no time.
Three Big Mistakes to Avoid When Designing a Book Cover
Whether you like it or not, the cover is the most important marketing tool you have for your book.
How to Find and Work with a Book Cover Designer
We all know the phrase “Don’t judge a book by its cover,” but let’s face it, people do. Your cover is an integral part of your book’s success, especially for indie authors.
Free Book Marketing Tools for Authors: Canva
Our guide on how to use Canva to create compelling ads, images, and and book covers
How to Successfully Work with a Freelancer
Many authors think of their books as their “babies.” Following this metaphor, it’s not too big of a stretch to think of the publishing freelancers you hire as co-parents. Their job is to help you d...
How to Create a Best-Selling Cover
Our guide to creating a bestselling cover in some of the most popular genres on Amazon.
4 Ways to Hack Your Book Cover Design (With Science)
What science tells us about what sells on book covers, and how indie authors can capitalize.