Category: Getting Published

In the most general and historical sense, typefaces can be classified into two groups: serifs and sans-serifs. A serif is a decorative stroke that f...

This is a question we get asked a lot. And this is one of those places where there is a great distinction between a movie poster and a book cover...

As with every new product that's about to hit the market, a sneak preview is always an excellent way to stir some excitement and start some discussio...

Most fiction and text-heavy books use uncoated paper for the inside pages and coated paper for the book cover. Recipe books, photo albums, and genera...

First of all, what is a trim size? Trim size is basically, the size of the book after it has gone through the binding process and has been trimmed...

One thing all books have in common is the edition notice or copyright page as it's more widely called. As part of the front matter of a book layout, ...

The tools used for  designing a book cover can vary a lot. Sometimes illustrations are made, sometimes classical paintings are used and mos...

A question designers hears all to often. Nevertheless an important one. For while political thrillers and historical fictions are almost exclusevly d...

Renowned book designer Chip Kidd (who designed the cover to Jurassic Park and many others) once said that a good book design is about giving for...

Writing is writing. Publishing, however is marketing. Once you have your book out, you will seriously need to start thinking about ways to promote yo...