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How to Design a Book Cover (A Detailed Guide for Indie Authors)

How to Design a Book Cover (A Detailed Guide for Indie Authors)

This is your ultimate guide on how to design a book cover. When we say…

12.03.2024
11 min
Premium Book Cover Design Case Study for The Blood Fountain

Premium Book Cover Design Case Study for The Blood Fountain

How about spending the next ten minutes enjoying our new premium book cover design case…

23.02.2024
4 min
How Much Does It Cost to Design a Book Cover? (2024 Prices)

How Much Does It Cost to Design a Book Cover? (2024 Prices)

A book cover design is something you can’t imagine the publishing process without. Unlike traditional…

19.02.2024
8 min
How to Self-Publish a Book: a Step-by-Step Guide (2024 Update)

How to Self-Publish a Book: a Step-by-Step Guide (2024 Update)

In 2023, self-publishing is not only a world of opportunities but also of competition and…

15.02.2024
9 min
How Much Does It Cost to Self-Publish a Book [2024 Update]

How Much Does It Cost to Self-Publish a Book [2024 Update]

If you wish to become an indie writer, you may wonder: What is self-publishing cost,…

13.02.2024
11 min
Book cover design planning checklist

Book cover design planning checklist

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A Beginner’s Guide to Self-publishing on Amazon KDP

A Beginner’s Guide to Self-publishing on Amazon KDP

Are you an aspiring indie author who wonders how to publish a book on Amazon…

19.01.2024
8 min
Custom Cover Design Case Study for Vultures in the House of Silence

Custom Cover Design Case Study for Vultures in the House of Silence

Today is a perfect day to see how we create impressive book covers – as…

05.01.2024
4 min
7 Self-publishing Trends in 2024 to Skyrocket Your Writing Career

7 Self-publishing Trends in 2024 to Skyrocket Your Writing Career

If you want to develop a successful strategy for 2024, you can’t do so without…

18.12.2023
5 min
Premium Book Cover Design Case Study for Twinfinity

Premium Book Cover Design Case Study for Twinfinity

When you order our premium book cover design package, you get two incredible concepts that…

01.12.2023
4 min
11 Book Cover Design Trends that Await Us in 2024

11 Book Cover Design Trends that Await Us in 2024

A book cover grabs the audience’s attention, creates the first impression, and encourages readers to…

20.11.2023
7 min
Surprise Your Readers: 20 Author Swag Design Ideas

Surprise Your Readers: 20 Author Swag Design Ideas

Are you looking for a way to launch a word-of-mouth machine to boost your book…

30.10.2023
5 min
How to Design a Book Cover (A Detailed Guide for Indie Authors)

How to Design a Book Cover (A Detailed Guide for Indie Authors)

This is your ultimate guide on how to design a book cover. When we say…

12.03.2024
11 min
How Much Does It Cost to Design a Book Cover? (2024 Prices)

How Much Does It Cost to Design a Book Cover? (2024 Prices)

A book cover design is something you can’t imagine the publishing process without. Unlike traditional…

19.02.2024
8 min
11 Book Cover Design Trends that Await Us in 2024

11 Book Cover Design Trends that Await Us in 2024

A book cover grabs the audience’s attention, creates the first impression, and encourages readers to…

20.11.2023
7 min
Surprise Your Readers: 20 Author Swag Design Ideas

Surprise Your Readers: 20 Author Swag Design Ideas

Are you looking for a way to launch a word-of-mouth machine to boost your book…

30.10.2023
5 min
How to Design a Book Spine: 36 Fantastic Examples

How to Design a Book Spine: 36 Fantastic Examples

Answer the following question honestly. When you think about your book cover design, do you…

06.06.2023
4 min
Ernest Hemingway’s Book Covers That Inspire

Ernest Hemingway’s Book Covers That Inspire

We are excited to announce a new column! Now you can get inspired not only…

07.04.2023
5 min
10 Things to Put on a Book Cover to Boost Sales

10 Things to Put on a Book Cover to Boost Sales

They say you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but let’s be honest, we…

03.04.2023
6 min
Custom Book Cover Design with 2 Concepts for Rising

Custom Book Cover Design with 2 Concepts for Rising

We are thrilled to unveil our remarkable custom book cover design service. What sets us…

02.04.2023
4 min
10 Things to Expect from a Book Cover Designer

10 Things to Expect from a Book Cover Designer

Are you a writer looking to publish your book? The cover design is one of…

31.03.2023
4 min
How To Master The Color Theory in Book Cover Design

How To Master The Color Theory in Book Cover Design

Do you judge a book by its cover? What about its color? Have you ever…

19.01.2023
9 min
7 Book Cover Design Mistakes to Avoid at All Costs

7 Book Cover Design Mistakes to Avoid at All Costs

You’ve worked on your book around the clock, and now it’s finally ready. The next…

05.01.2023
4 min
Illustrated Cover Design Process at the Example of Welcome to the Nexus

Illustrated Cover Design Process at the Example of Welcome to the Nexus

MiblArt creates various book covers, and each author can choose the one that best suits…

23.12.2022
5 min
Fantasy Book Cover Design: 30 Great Examples

Fantasy Book Cover Design: 30 Great Examples

You can hit the target audience and find potential readers effortlessly. All you need is…

15.12.2022
4 min
9 Book Cover Design Trends that Await Us in 2023

9 Book Cover Design Trends that Await Us in 2023

This year isn’t over yet, but it’s time to learn about the book cover design…

18.11.2022
7 min
How Redesign for the Child of Chaos Turned into the Whole Series Design

How Redesign for the Child of Chaos Turned into the Whole Series Design

Today we want to share the story of how one book cover redesign turned into…

30.09.2022
7 min
AI-generated Book Covers: Is Midjourney the Future of Book Cover Design?

AI-generated Book Covers: Is Midjourney the Future of Book Cover Design?

Since Midjourney became available to everyone, one might think that this software would replace graphic…

27.09.2022
8 min
Cozy Mystery Book Cover Design: Ideas, Tips, Examples

Cozy Mystery Book Cover Design: Ideas, Tips, Examples

Do you write cozy mystery stories but still haven’t become a bestselling author? It is…

02.09.2022
6 min
Chapter Openers and Part Openers Design: Tips and Examples

Chapter Openers and Part Openers Design: Tips and Examples

When thinking of book design, is the cover the only thing that comes to your…

26.08.2022
6 min
Elliott Scott: The Case of My Mediocre Book Covers—How MiblArt Saved My Series

Elliott Scott: The Case of My Mediocre Book Covers—How MiblArt Saved My Series

There’s a big difference between being “just okay” with how your cover looks and being…

22.08.2022
5 min
Rom-com Book Cover Design: Ideas, Tips, Examples

Rom-com Book Cover Design: Ideas, Tips, Examples

Do you know that romantic stories are among the most popular among readers? If you…

05.08.2022
6 min
Main Types of Book Cover Design Each Author Should Know

Main Types of Book Cover Design Each Author Should Know

As an author, you dream of getting a stunning book cover for your new work…

24.06.2022
7 min
Mystery and Suspense Book Cover Design: Tips and Examples

Mystery and Suspense Book Cover Design: Tips and Examples

You write mystery and suspense stories, and you want fans of the genre to recognize…

18.06.2022
8 min
Post-apocalyptic & Dystopian Book Covers: Tips and Ideas

Post-apocalyptic & Dystopian Book Covers: Tips and Ideas

Post-apocalyptic and dystopian books are a big deal nowadays. And it isn’t strange: These books…

18.03.2022
7 min
Book cover design ideas: a checklist for authors

Book cover design ideas: a checklist for authors

If you feel stuck, and your mind simply resists any attempt at brainstorming, a good…

13.12.2021
5 min
Book Merch for Authors: Tips and Ideas 

Book Merch for Authors: Tips and Ideas 

In a self-published writer’s fight for sustainable income, your book merchandise can be a valuable…

18.11.2021
7 min
Kindle Vella Book Cover Design: Tips and Examples

Kindle Vella Book Cover Design: Tips and Examples

Kindle Vella has launched in the US, and people are holding their breaths to see…

16.07.2021
5 min
10 Out-of-the-Box Book Cover Reveal Ideas

10 Out-of-the-Box Book Cover Reveal Ideas

You see your upcoming book’s cover for the first time. What do you feel? It…

09.07.2021
6 min
Young Adult Fantasy Book Covers: Trends, Examples, Tips

Young Adult Fantasy Book Covers: Trends, Examples, Tips

Young adult fantasy is a thriving market. Despite that the hype around Hunger Games and…

18.06.2021
6 min
Science Fiction Book Cover Design: Tips and Examples

Science Fiction Book Cover Design: Tips and Examples

The demand for sci-fi literature continues to be remarkable.  As a science fiction writer, you…

19.03.2021
7 min
Illustrated Children’s Book Covers: Tips and Examples

Illustrated Children’s Book Covers: Tips and Examples

Children’s books are a peculiar market: 61% of children’s books are bought by adults, mostly…

12.03.2021
5 min
Romance Book Cover Design: 10 Inspiring Examples

Romance Book Cover Design: 10 Inspiring Examples

We’ve created a fair share of romance book covers and know what it takes to make them work. Let’s take a look at our romance cover art and learn more about the characteristics of this genre.

12.02.2021
4 min
2021 Book Cover Design Trends to Follow

2021 Book Cover Design Trends to Follow

Now is a great time to take a look at book cover design trends in 2021 and figure out how to draw more attention to your book in the year to come.

04.01.2021
8 min
Fiction Book Cover Design: The Definitive Guide

Fiction Book Cover Design: The Definitive Guide

It’s great when a book is not only a captivating read but also an eye-grabbing…

24.12.2020
12 min
48 Inspiring Book Cover Design Ideas for Indie Authors

48 Inspiring Book Cover Design Ideas for Indie Authors

During one of his lectures, Brandon Sanderson, a best-selling fantasy author, stated that ideas are…

18.12.2020
8 min
How the book cover redesign can boost your author’s career

How the book cover redesign can boost your author’s career

There are a few things you can do to boost your book sales besides tight storytelling and world-building. However, the most straightforward, quickest, and arguably the cheapest method is an attractive, modern book cover design.

11.12.2020
9 min
Urban Fantasy Book Cover Design: 15 Stunning Examples

Urban Fantasy Book Cover Design: 15 Stunning Examples

Are you struggling with book cover design ideas for your next urban fantasy bestseller? Breathe…

04.12.2020
5 min
Horror & Thriller Book Cover Design Ideas: 20 Examples

Horror & Thriller Book Cover Design Ideas: 20 Examples

We’ve rounded up the best ideas for your horror & thriller book cover design. From…

29.10.2020
7 min
Hardback vs. Paperback Cover: What’s the Difference?

Hardback vs. Paperback Cover: What’s the Difference?

Choosing whether to pick a hardback or a paperback cover is a crucial task for…

09.10.2020
7 min
Fantasy Book Cover Fonts: Professional Tips

Fantasy Book Cover Fonts: Professional Tips

To attract more readers, you need an outstanding fiction book cover design. However, to get…

18.09.2020
9 min
Author Logo Design: Best Practices and Examples

Author Logo Design: Best Practices and Examples

At some point during the self-publishing journey, almost every author wonders how they can start…

11.09.2020
7 min
Top 10 Reasons to Hire a Professional Book Cover Designer

Top 10 Reasons to Hire a Professional Book Cover Designer

Coming up with book cover design ideas can be frustrating.  Guess what? You no longer…

04.09.2020
8 min
Book Cover Design Typography: 7 Powerful Tips

Book Cover Design Typography: 7 Powerful Tips

While there are many key design elements that you need to pay a lot of…

13.08.2020
11 min
Book Dust Jacket Design: How to Make It Stand Out

Book Dust Jacket Design: How to Make It Stand Out

Do you know what’s a dust jacket and what information you should include there?  Before…

07.08.2020
8 min
11 ways to use your book cover for marketing

11 ways to use your book cover for marketing

Today we will show you how to get the most out of your book cover….

05.06.2020
7 min
Interior Book Design: Guide to Formatting and Layout

Interior Book Design: Guide to Formatting and Layout

The tables have turned. In the all-digital book world, it’s not enough to just create…

29.05.2020
10 min
Back Book Cover Design: Everything You Need to Know

Back Book Cover Design: Everything You Need to Know

There’s a widespread belief that a person spends only 8 seconds looking at the front…

17.04.2020
7 min
Non-Fiction Book Cover Design Guide

Non-Fiction Book Cover Design Guide

Have you thought about the importance of non-fiction book cover design?  If you believe that…

22.11.2019
8 min
13 Useful Tips for Christmas Book Promotion

13 Useful Tips for Christmas Book Promotion

Christmas is the best time of the year for many people. It isn’t only about…

15.11.2019
9 min
Ebook Cover Design Guide: Tips and Examples

Ebook Cover Design Guide: Tips and Examples

When users scroll through Amazon, Goodreads, or whichever book resource, their eyes decide on which…

25.10.2019
7 min
How to Find Book Cover Designer and Share Your Ideas

How to Find Book Cover Designer and Share Your Ideas

As soon as you’ve coped with writing a book, you face a new challenge. The…

11.10.2019
4 min
Illustrated Book Cover Design Process and Examples

Illustrated Book Cover Design Process and Examples

Just recall the moment of your birthday or Christmas morning when you hold the present…

27.09.2019
6 min
Premium Book Cover Design Case Study for The Blood Fountain

Premium Book Cover Design Case Study for The Blood Fountain

How about spending the next ten minutes enjoying our new premium book cover design case…

23.02.2024
4 min
Custom Cover Design Case Study for Vultures in the House of Silence

Custom Cover Design Case Study for Vultures in the House of Silence

Today is a perfect day to see how we create impressive book covers – as…

05.01.2024
4 min
Premium Book Cover Design Case Study for Twinfinity

Premium Book Cover Design Case Study for Twinfinity

When you order our premium book cover design package, you get two incredible concepts that…

01.12.2023
4 min
Custom Cover Design Case Study for In the Valley of Diamonds

Custom Cover Design Case Study for In the Valley of Diamonds

Seeing behind-the-scenes of the book cover design process is always exciting and impressive. Today, we…

01.09.2023
4 min
Premium Book Cover Design Case Study for Echoes of the Storm

Premium Book Cover Design Case Study for Echoes of the Storm

It’s an immense pleasure for us when authors return for covers for their new books….

25.08.2023
4 min
Premium Book Cover Design Case Study for The Necromancer’s End

Premium Book Cover Design Case Study for The Necromancer’s End

There are never too few Premium Book Cover Design case studies. Do you agree?  By…

25.07.2023
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Premium Book Cover Design Case Study for Death’s Baby Sister

Premium Book Cover Design Case Study for Death’s Baby Sister

Are you looking for a dose of inspiration? Then, we have good news – a…

26.05.2023
4 min
Premium Book Cover Design Case Study for Our Satyr Prince

Premium Book Cover Design Case Study for Our Satyr Prince

Are you eager to see our new premium book cover design? We also want to…

17.05.2023
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Custom Cover Design Case Study for Peter Pan in Wonderland

Custom Cover Design Case Study for Peter Pan in Wonderland

Did you miss our custom book cover design process reveal? We did, so here’s a…

21.04.2023
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Premium Book Cover Design Case Study for Three Meant To Be

Premium Book Cover Design Case Study for Three Meant To Be

Are you thirsty for a fresh dose of book cover inspiration? You came to the…

04.04.2023
5 min
Custom Book Cover Design with 2 Concepts for Rising

Custom Book Cover Design with 2 Concepts for Rising

We are thrilled to unveil our remarkable custom book cover design service. What sets us…

02.04.2023
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Premium Book Cover Design Case Study for Do Not Disturb 3

Premium Book Cover Design Case Study for Do Not Disturb 3

Have you been looking forward to a new premium book cover design? We remind you…

24.02.2023
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Premium Book Cover Design Case Study for The Prototype Diagram

Premium Book Cover Design Case Study for The Prototype Diagram

We hasten to share a new incredible result created within our premium book cover design…

30.12.2022
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Custom Book Cover Design for Between Light and Shadow

Custom Book Cover Design for Between Light and Shadow

It’s time to open the curtain to our fantastic custom book cover design service. What…

16.12.2022
4 min
Premium Book Cover Design Case Study for Crucible of Lies

Premium Book Cover Design Case Study for Crucible of Lies

We can’t wait to share this premium book cover design with you as its final…

02.12.2022
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Premium Book Cover Design Case Study for All the Moonlight on Earth

Premium Book Cover Design Case Study for All the Moonlight on Earth

The moment has come — we’re revealing the new premium book cover design and the…

23.09.2022
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Premium Book Cover Design Case Study for The Third Way of My God

Premium Book Cover Design Case Study for The Third Way of My God

Let’s dive into more stunning examples of our premium book cover design.  This package offers…

16.09.2022
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Premium Book Cover Design Case Study for Shadow of the Winter Moon

Premium Book Cover Design Case Study for Shadow of the Winter Moon

Are you ready to enjoy more results of our new package: Premium book cover design?…

02.09.2022
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Premium Book Cover Design Case Study for A Novel Approach

Premium Book Cover Design Case Study for A Novel Approach

Today we want to share the process of our new service – premium book cover…

12.08.2022
6 min
Emma K. C. Couette Self-Publishing Story

Emma K. C. Couette Self-Publishing Story

Emma K. C. Couette is a Canadian indie author of YA dystopian novels Silent Night,…

27.09.2022
4 min
Katherine D. Graham Self-Publishing Story

Katherine D. Graham Self-Publishing Story

Katherine D. Graham is a fantasy author, developmental editor, and Reedsy reviewer from Tennessee. Her…

23.08.2022
4 min
Elliott Scott: The Case of My Mediocre Book Covers—How MiblArt Saved My Series

Elliott Scott: The Case of My Mediocre Book Covers—How MiblArt Saved My Series

There’s a big difference between being “just okay” with how your cover looks and being…

22.08.2022
5 min
C.F.E. Black Self-Publishing Story

C.F.E. Black Self-Publishing Story

C.F.E. Black is a successful indie author from Alabama who writes fantasy about young characters…

26.07.2022
5 min
Shanti Hershenson Self-Publishing Story

Shanti Hershenson Self-Publishing Story

Shanti Hershenson is one of the youngest indie authors who has published more than 10…

27.06.2022
5 min
Meraki P Lyhne Self-Publishing Story

Meraki P Lyhne Self-Publishing Story

Meraki (Martin) P. Lyhne is a Danish author spanning multiple genres and pseudonyms. From plot-heavy…

14.06.2022
4 min
Christine M. Germain Self-Publishing Story

Christine M. Germain Self-Publishing Story

Christine M. Germain is an Award-Winning indie author of horror fiction who wrote her first…

31.05.2022
4 min
Charlotte E. English Self-Publishing Story

Charlotte E. English Self-Publishing Story

Charlotte E. English is an author of colorful fantasy novels from the UK who lives…

17.05.2022
3 min
R.A.Lewis Self-Publishing Story

R.A.Lewis Self-Publishing Story

R.A. Lewis is a sci-fi and fantasy writer from Oregon who has already published two-book…

28.04.2022
3 min
Deborah P. Gomez Self-Publishing Story

Deborah P. Gomez Self-Publishing Story

Deborah P. Gomez is an author of romantic thrillers and romcoms. She began her career…

14.04.2022
4 min
Angela Ford Self-Publishing Story

Angela Ford Self-Publishing Story

Angela J. Ford is a bestselling author of epic fantasy and steamy fantasy romance. Readers…

3 min
Emily Webster Self-Publishing Story

Emily Webster Self-Publishing Story

Emily V. Webster is a young but very committed indie author who has already published…

21.03.2022
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Book cover design planning checklist

Book cover design planning checklist

22.01.2024
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How to Preptober to Win NaNoWriMo 2023?

How to Preptober to Win NaNoWriMo 2023?

03.10.2023
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Typography in book cover design: do and don’ts

Typography in book cover design: do and don’ts

10.04.2023
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No-nonsense character profile template

No-nonsense character profile template

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Best fonts for fantasy book covers

Best fonts for fantasy book covers

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Amazon A+ content ideas and guidelines

Amazon A+ content ideas and guidelines

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Free Email Course ‘Everything an indie author should know about book cover design’

Free Email Course ‘Everything an indie author should know about book cover design’

12.09.2022
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15 out-of-the-box ways to promote your book

15 out-of-the-box ways to promote your book

16.06.2022
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How to know it’s time to redesign your book cover

How to know it’s time to redesign your book cover

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Author logo mockups

Author logo mockups

20.09.2021
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Printable book launch template

Printable book launch template

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Book pre-launch checklist

Book pre-launch checklist

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50 platforms where you can promote your book for free

50 platforms where you can promote your book for free

07.06.2021
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How to create a book cover that sells

How to create a book cover that sells

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11 ways to use your book cover for marketing

11 ways to use your book cover for marketing

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Self-publishing trends to follow in 2021

Self-publishing trends to follow in 2021

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13 questions to ask when designing a book cover

13 questions to ask when designing a book cover

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10 common author branding mistakes

10 common author branding mistakes

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Toolkit for Self-published Authors: 50 Services and Apps

Toolkit for Self-published Authors: 50 Services and Apps

Being a writer is not a simple task. You have to cope with the number…

04.10.2019
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We have analyzed the most popular self-published books on Amazon: Here’s how their authors sell their books

We have analyzed the most popular self-published books on Amazon: Here’s how their authors sell their books

Why are some authors famous on Amazon and others are not? You may have asked…

16.08.2022
17 min
SMM for Indie Authors: Bethany Atazadeh Interview

SMM for Indie Authors: Bethany Atazadeh Interview

Bethany Atazadeh is an award-winning author of young adult science-fiction and fantasy novels, children’s books,…

15.10.2021
4 min
How to Write Book Descriptions that Sell: Bryan Cohen Interview

How to Write Book Descriptions that Sell: Bryan Cohen Interview

Bryan Cohen is the CEO of Best Page Forward — a book description company —…

02.07.2021
5 min
How to Find the Right Editor for Your Book

How to Find the Right Editor for Your Book

Sandra Wendel, Write On, Inc. And there you are with a 70,000-word manuscript. You wrote…

19.02.2021
5 min
Lead Magnets For Fiction Books 2: Audrey Hughey Interview

Lead Magnets For Fiction Books 2: Audrey Hughey Interview

Welcome back! Or, if you just finished reading our interview with Beth Barany on lead…

27.11.2020
7 min
Lead Magnets For Fiction Books Part 1: Beth Barany Interview

Lead Magnets For Fiction Books Part 1: Beth Barany Interview

Have you ever visited a self-published author’s website and stumbled across a book or a…

20.11.2020
5 min
Best Character Development Strategies: Kristen Kieffer’s Tips

Best Character Development Strategies: Kristen Kieffer’s Tips

Character development can be frustrating whether you’re an author of a dozen titles or just…

05.11.2020
10 min
Tips From Successful Indie Author: Dale L. Roberts Interview

Tips From Successful Indie Author: Dale L. Roberts Interview

Do you want to learn more about the self-publishing process, book promotion, and author branding?…

15.10.2020
6 min
Valuable Writing Tips & Tricks: Interview with Patricia D. Eddy

Valuable Writing Tips & Tricks: Interview with Patricia D. Eddy

If you’re interested in romance novels in all forms, you’ll love reading our author interview…

29.09.2020
6 min
Inspirational Indie Authors: Interview with Apollos Thorne

Inspirational Indie Authors: Interview with Apollos Thorne

This week we managed to conduct an author interview with Apollos Thorne.  Even if you’ve…

28.08.2020
5 min
Book Launch Tips and Strategies: Interview with Jenna Moreci

Book Launch Tips and Strategies: Interview with Jenna Moreci

Wondering how to promote your book, achieve best-seller status, and reach your target audience? Would…

17.07.2020
6 min
Lessons from a Bestselling Author: Dakota Krout Interview

Lessons from a Bestselling Author: Dakota Krout Interview

We are back with another monthly dose of inspiration. In this must-read interview, you can…

02.07.2020
3 min
How to Build a Good Self-Publishing Career:  Interview with Hugh Howey

How to Build a Good Self-Publishing Career: Interview with Hugh Howey

Making a living out of writing can be quite a tricky and frustrating task. You…

24.04.2020
6 min
Best Ways to Get First Readers: Expert Roundup

Best Ways to Get First Readers: Expert Roundup

Expanding the number of readers is one of the major challenges self-published writers face. It…

06.03.2020
11 min
What is Self-Publishing About: Interview with Cap Daniels

What is Self-Publishing About: Interview with Cap Daniels

When you lack inspiration, the best way to find it is to learn from the…

28.02.2020
7 min
Marketing for Authors: Interview with Sandra Beckwith

Marketing for Authors: Interview with Sandra Beckwith

Getting a piece of useful advice helps you build your strategy in both writing and…

23.01.2020
4 min
Self-Publishing Insights: Interview with Joel Friedlander

Self-Publishing Insights: Interview with Joel Friedlander

An expert opinion is crucial in planning a career path and achieving set goals. It…

05.12.2019
3 min
Expert Opinion On Self-Publishing: K.M.Weiland Interview

Expert Opinion On Self-Publishing: K.M.Weiland Interview

Recently, we had a pleasant conversation with Katie Weiland, an award-winning and internationally published writer…

17.10.2019
3 min
How Much Does It Cost to Design a Book Cover? (2024 Prices)

How Much Does It Cost to Design a Book Cover? (2024 Prices)

A book cover design is something you can’t imagine the publishing process without. Unlike traditional…

19.02.2024
8 min
How to Self-Publish a Book: a Step-by-Step Guide (2024 Update)

How to Self-Publish a Book: a Step-by-Step Guide (2024 Update)

In 2023, self-publishing is not only a world of opportunities but also of competition and…

15.02.2024
9 min
How Much Does It Cost to Self-Publish a Book [2024 Update]

How Much Does It Cost to Self-Publish a Book [2024 Update]

If you wish to become an indie writer, you may wonder: What is self-publishing cost,…

13.02.2024
11 min
A Beginner’s Guide to Self-publishing on Amazon KDP

A Beginner’s Guide to Self-publishing on Amazon KDP

Are you an aspiring indie author who wonders how to publish a book on Amazon…

19.01.2024
8 min
7 Self-publishing Trends in 2024 to Skyrocket Your Writing Career

7 Self-publishing Trends in 2024 to Skyrocket Your Writing Career

If you want to develop a successful strategy for 2024, you can’t do so without…

18.12.2023
5 min
Surprise Your Readers: 20 Author Swag Design Ideas

Surprise Your Readers: 20 Author Swag Design Ideas

Are you looking for a way to launch a word-of-mouth machine to boost your book…

30.10.2023
5 min
How to Survive NaNoWriMo 2023 and Win: Your Ultimate Guide

How to Survive NaNoWriMo 2023 and Win: Your Ultimate Guide

Can you feel the excitement in the air? It’s that time of year again when…

06.10.2023
8 min
How to Build Your Author Brand

How to Build Your Author Brand

If you want to build a successful career as an author, you should create an…

03.08.2023
8 min
How Authors Can Promote a Book with No Money: 10 Ways

How Authors Can Promote a Book with No Money: 10 Ways

As an indie author, you might not have a large marketing budget at your disposal,…

24.07.2023
5 min
Substack for Authors: How to Use It to Promote Your Book

Substack for Authors: How to Use It to Promote Your Book

Substack has been around for six years, but you still don’t use this channel to…

16.06.2023
6 min
How Indie Authors Can Use Notion for Writing

How Indie Authors Can Use Notion for Writing

Do dozens of open tabs annoy you while writing a book? Moreover, you can’t close…

17.02.2023
7 min
How Indie Authors Can Use AI for Writing Books

How Indie Authors Can Use AI for Writing Books

Ammaar Reshi created a children’s book in a few days using Midjourney and ChatGPT. Today,…

10.02.2023
6 min
10 Actions to Take if Your Book Isn’t Selling on Amazon (Guest Post)

10 Actions to Take if Your Book Isn’t Selling on Amazon (Guest Post)

Dave Chesson is the creator of Kindlepreneur.com, a website devoted to teaching advanced book marketing,…

07.02.2023
7 min
9 Self-Publishing Trends In 2023 Authors Can’t Miss

9 Self-Publishing Trends In 2023 Authors Can’t Miss

Do you know that the number of self-published books has increased by 264% in the…

12.12.2022
5 min
The Ultimate Guide to Working with Beta Readers

The Ultimate Guide to Working with Beta Readers

A professional editor is not the only person who can improve your book. There are…

26.11.2022
6 min
Best Book Printing Services for Indie Authors

Best Book Printing Services for Indie Authors

Every writer’s wish is to hold their book in their hands, enjoying its velvety pages…

14.11.2022
8 min
AI-generated Book Covers: Is Midjourney the Future of Book Cover Design?

AI-generated Book Covers: Is Midjourney the Future of Book Cover Design?

Since Midjourney became available to everyone, one might think that this software would replace graphic…

27.09.2022
8 min
15 Ways Indie Authors Can Use TikTok to Sell Their Books

15 Ways Indie Authors Can Use TikTok to Sell Their Books

Are you still only using TikTok for entertainment purposes? Stop watching funny videos with cats!…

12.09.2022
7 min
How to Publish an Audiobook: Everything You Need to Know

How to Publish an Audiobook: Everything You Need to Know

I got my story as an ebook and printed book. Should I publish an audiobook…

19.08.2022
7 min
Book Royalties in Self-publishing: A Detailed Guide

Book Royalties in Self-publishing: A Detailed Guide

Are you going to dive headlong into the career of a self-published author but do…

15.07.2022
4 min
How to Come Up with a Book Idea: 7 Effective Ways

How to Come Up with a Book Idea: 7 Effective Ways

You’ve been sitting at your desk for two days, but a new book idea hasn’t…

08.07.2022
8 min
An Ultimate Book Marketing Plan for Indie Authors

An Ultimate Book Marketing Plan for Indie Authors

‘Once I publish my book, I will start promoting it.’ No, don’t do that. It…

14.06.2022
8 min
How to Publish a Children’s Book: A Detailed Guide

How to Publish a Children’s Book: A Detailed Guide

At first glance, publishing a children’s book seems easier than an adult one. One might…

13.05.2022
14 min
20 Best Self-Publishing Companies in 2022

20 Best Self-Publishing Companies in 2022

Unlike traditional publishing, self-publishing gives you a 100% guarantee that your book will be released….

06.05.2022
12 min
10 Creative Book Release Marketing Ideas You Should Try

10 Creative Book Release Marketing Ideas You Should Try

You’ve been preparing for this moment for many months: A book release is here, and…

04.03.2022
6 min
Traditional vs self-publishing vs hybrid publishing: which to choose?

Traditional vs self-publishing vs hybrid publishing: which to choose?

With the unprecedented 9% growth of the book publishing industry, you may wonder, “Which is…

04.02.2022
12 min
How to Write a Character Profile: No-Nonsense Template

How to Write a Character Profile: No-Nonsense Template

Great characters are the primary drivers of the story. They build readers’ empathy and drive…

26.01.2022
8 min
Instagram Pages Authors Can Follow for Knowledge and Inspiration

Instagram Pages Authors Can Follow for Knowledge and Inspiration

For an indie author, following the right people on Instagram is a great way for…

30.11.2021
4 min
Kindle Vella Book Marketing Tips and Strategies

Kindle Vella Book Marketing Tips and Strategies

Kindle Vella is barely out in the US: it’s a fresh new platform that’s open…

12.11.2021
8 min
2021-2022 Writing Contests for Indie Authors 

2021-2022 Writing Contests for Indie Authors 

Nothing can boost an indie author’s motivation and get their creativity flowing as well as…

10.09.2021
8 min
20 Best Self-Publishing Blogs for Indie Authors

20 Best Self-Publishing Blogs for Indie Authors

The self-publishing industry can be a lonely place. Often, there’s only you as a one-person-army:…

27.08.2021
5 min
How to Create Engaging KDP A+ Content: Ideas and Tips

How to Create Engaging KDP A+ Content: Ideas and Tips

In July, Amazon rolled out a KDP A+ Content. The new stage of marketing in…

12.08.2021
8 min
Tips for Stellar Promo Graphics Design (BookBrush Guest Post)

Tips for Stellar Promo Graphics Design (BookBrush Guest Post)

A lot of the principles I’ve shared in my previous post on Tips for DIY…

06.08.2021
5 min
Kindle Vella Book Cover Design: Tips and Examples

Kindle Vella Book Cover Design: Tips and Examples

Kindle Vella has launched in the US, and people are holding their breaths to see…

16.07.2021
5 min
10 Out-of-the-Box Book Cover Reveal Ideas

10 Out-of-the-Box Book Cover Reveal Ideas

You see your upcoming book’s cover for the first time. What do you feel? It…

09.07.2021
6 min
How to Write Book Descriptions that Sell: Bryan Cohen Interview

How to Write Book Descriptions that Sell: Bryan Cohen Interview

Bryan Cohen is the CEO of Best Page Forward — a book description company —…

02.07.2021
5 min
Young Adult Fantasy Book Covers: Trends, Examples, Tips

Young Adult Fantasy Book Covers: Trends, Examples, Tips

Young adult fantasy is a thriving market. Despite that the hype around Hunger Games and…

18.06.2021
6 min
The worst book marketing mistakes of an indie author

The worst book marketing mistakes of an indie author

Mistakes are a natural part of learning. There’s no progress without stumbling a few times…

14.05.2021
5 min
Overview of Kindle Vella for Self-Published Authors

Overview of Kindle Vella for Self-Published Authors

Kindle Vella is Amazon’s attempt to grab a piece of a promising market niche of…

30.04.2021
7 min
How to Create a Book Trailer: Examples, Tips, and Process

How to Create a Book Trailer: Examples, Tips, and Process

Book trailers came a long way. Compare this 2009 cheesy powerpoint-style video to this 2016…

16.04.2021
9 min
How to Find the Right Editor for Your Book

How to Find the Right Editor for Your Book

Sandra Wendel, Write On, Inc. And there you are with a 70,000-word manuscript. You wrote…

19.02.2021
5 min
How Much Does It Cost to Self-Publish in 2021 (2022 Update)

How Much Does It Cost to Self-Publish in 2021 (2022 Update)

You may wonder what it takes to get your first book out there and officially…

05.02.2021
6 min
Best Character Development Strategies: Kristen Kieffer’s Tips

Best Character Development Strategies: Kristen Kieffer’s Tips

Character development can be frustrating whether you’re an author of a dozen titles or just…

05.11.2020
10 min
6 Author Blog Tips You May Have Missed

6 Author Blog Tips You May Have Missed

To blog or not to blog? Face it: running an author blog can become your…

23.10.2020
9 min
Fiction authors writing mistakes: insights from experts

Fiction authors writing mistakes: insights from experts

Are you looking for ways to improve your writing skills and capabilities?  First, you need…

02.10.2020
8 min
Best Facebook Author Pages: 16 Examples That Inspire

Best Facebook Author Pages: 16 Examples That Inspire

Did you know that Facebook is one of the best places to market your book?…

19.08.2020
13 min
How Indie Authors Can Use Patreon: Everything You Need to Know

How Indie Authors Can Use Patreon: Everything You Need to Know

What is Patreon? And how can indie authors use it? With new trends and platforms…

31.07.2020
8 min
Check Out These 21 YouTube Channels For Indie Authors

Check Out These 21 YouTube Channels For Indie Authors

Wondering how and where to expand your knowledge about self-publishing? Would you like to learn…

24.07.2020
8 min
Key Author Website Elements: Examples & Best Practices

Key Author Website Elements: Examples & Best Practices

Nowadays, if you are not online, you don’t exist.  Think about it: your potential or…

10.07.2020
10 min
How to Identify the Target Audience for Your Book

How to Identify the Target Audience for Your Book

One of the biggest disappointments you may face when entering the self publishing market is…

10.04.2020
9 min
Book Pre-Launch Checklist for Indie Authors

Book Pre-Launch Checklist for Indie Authors

Publishing and marketing a book is a long-lasting process that takes plenty of effort. That…

20.03.2020
< 1 min
Best Ways to Get First Readers: Expert Roundup

Best Ways to Get First Readers: Expert Roundup

Expanding the number of readers is one of the major challenges self-published writers face. It…

06.03.2020
11 min
Best Marketing Channels for Indie Authors [Infographic]

Best Marketing Channels for Indie Authors [Infographic]

Self-publishing isn’t a piece of cake, especially when you, as an indie author, have to…

21.02.2020
< 1 min
Self-Publishing Checklist: 5 Steps For Getting Started

Self-Publishing Checklist: 5 Steps For Getting Started

This guest post is written by Paul Hobday, a senior copywriter at Lulu, writing weekly…

14.02.2020
8 min
Influencers in Self-Publishing You Should Stay Tuned For

Influencers in Self-Publishing You Should Stay Tuned For

We can’t develop without solid knowledge and previous experience. For this reason, it’s essential to…

30.11.2019
8 min
Email Marketing for Indie Authors: How to Find Your Readers

Email Marketing for Indie Authors: How to Find Your Readers

If you think email marketing has no future, I’m here to give you several reasons…

08.11.2019
9 min
Expert Opinion On Self-Publishing: K.M.Weiland Interview

Expert Opinion On Self-Publishing: K.M.Weiland Interview

Recently, we had a pleasant conversation with Katie Weiland, an award-winning and internationally published writer…

17.10.2019
3 min
Interview with Julia Dutka, Creative Director

Interview with Julia Dutka, Creative Director

We’re excited to introduce you our Creative Director — Julia Dutka.  We had the pleasure…

18.12.2020
3 min
Interview with Yulia Muchynska, Graphic Designer

Interview with Yulia Muchynska, Graphic Designer

Today, we’d like you to meet Yulia Muchynska, our Graphic Designer. Always shy, enthusiastic, creative,…

04.12.2020
2 min
Interview with Maria Starkova, Graphic Designer

Interview with Maria Starkova, Graphic Designer

Today we’d like you to meet our book cover designer, Mary. She’s a true combination…

27.11.2020
2 min
Interview with Volodymyr Volianyuk, Senior Designer

Interview with Volodymyr Volianyuk, Senior Designer

From now on, you’ll have the possibility to get to know MiblArt designers. Working on…

18.11.2020
2 min
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