Book design

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What Is an Index in a Book? Everything You Need to Know

Jun 07, 2023 – Book Design

Ever wondered what a book index is for, or how it's made? Read this post to take a peek behind the publishing curtain. Read more →

How Creative Poetry Book Layouts Can Elevate Your Verse

Jan 17, 2023 – Book Design

Want to know what goes into creating a poetry book layout? Learn how it all comes together from our experienced designers. Read more →

The 13 Best Fantasy Map Generators, Tools, and Resources

Sep 22, 2021 – Book Design

Whether you fancy a randomly generated fantasy map as your muse, or designing a map from scratch, there's sure to be something here for you. Read more →

20 Royalty-Free Stock Image Sites to Source a Book Cover Picture

Dec 10, 2020 – Book Design

Looking for inexpensive book cover pictures? Here's a list of 20 sites with royalty-free stock images you can incorporate into an amazing book cover. Read more →

The 45 Best Book Covers of 2020 — Feast Your Eyes!

Dec 09, 2020 – Book Design

To cap this eventful year, we've put together a list of the best book covers of 2020. There's something for everyone, from fiction to non-fiction! Read more →

30 Amazing Children's Book Illustrators (and How to Hire Them)

Oct 15, 2020 – Book Design

Looking to create the perfect children's book? Meet 30 of the best professional children’s book illustrators in the industry who you can hire today. Read more →

Guide to Book Layout: What Makes a Book More Readable?

Aug 30, 2020 – Book Design

Your cover may attract readers, but your book layout keeps them engaged! Read this guide to avoid making rookie book layout mistakes. Read more →

50+ Cookbook Covers Guaranteed To Make Your Mouth Water

Apr 01, 2020 – Book Design

This gallery of 54 gorgeous cookbook covers might just inspire you to become a chef! Check out photo-based covers, illustrated covers, and more. Read more →

6 Tips for Writing the Perfect Cover Design Brief

Apr 01, 2020 – Book Design

Finding the right book designer for your book is critical. Here are 6 tips from some of our cover artists on how to write the perfect cover design brief. Read more →

60 Literary Devices and Techniques Every Writer Must Know

Mar 20, 2020 – Book Design

Looking to inject style into your writing? This list of 60 literary devices is a great place to start — with plenty of examples from popular stories. Read more →

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