5 Things to Consider When Designing a Book Cover

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Book cover design is one of the most important aspects of self-publishing a book. Here are five things to keep in mind when designing a cover or evaluating concepts a cover designer has made for you.
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Prelude to J.S. Bach's Cello Suite I in G performed and recorded by Holly Dunn 2015.

[@suzannahdarcy6903]

More on colour? Yes please!

[@redheadreading]

I am thoroughly enjoying this series! I feel like I could listen to you analyse book covers for daaays

[@HollyDunnDesign]

Thank you! I'm looking forward to creating more videos like this!

[@tomaria100]

Excellent, Holly!

[@ericschaeffer8288]

Great material

[@KHAZimmermann]

I would love a video from you on colours! This video was so interesting!!

[@HollyDunnDesign]

Thank you! I might even do a series for the whole rainbow 😊

[@KHAZimmermann]

@@HollyDunnDesign Thank would be amazing! I'd definitely watch those!

[@walidorrahman_Sociology]

Helpful ♥️

[@chantalventer2515]

Hi Holly,
Can you give any Info on children's book cover design, how to decide what kind of imagery to display, best layout, or do you already have a video of this or similar?
I enjoyed this video so thumbs up for you! Good to see kiwi on the tube! ☺️

[@charlotteaakerman7711]

Really enjoy all these insights. I’m not about to publish anything but just super curious to have a look into all the behind the scenes of the industry and the different approaches to creating things I love - like books :)

[@HollyDunnDesign]

Thanks, Charlotte. It's good to know that these are interesting even if you're not into self-publishing yourself. And thank you for taking the time to comment!

[@PriyashaGupta]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@janecafarella4947]

Thanks for this. Very helpful. What about memoir? Are there any specific rules?

[@justbhavana]

1. Appropriateness
2. Typography
3. Imagery
4. Colour
5. Contrast

[@agrsamdochn1760]

Hi I have a question please what laptop is good for that ? Like making design on books cover , t-shirts , cups ...

[@strugglingwriter6976]

this is great.

[@HollyDunnDesign]

Thank you!

[@strugglingwriter6976]

your welcome

[@wood-youknowit]

Do you have examples of your work? What is your web sight? I have a fiction book, I am looking for a designer. 🦅

[@codyrojas7260]

Would it be too much to ask for that video of you breaking down colors and what they mean ? :)

[@sharonginger2997]

Hi

[@zubaerchaudhari8267]

Holly Dum Design hello

[@HollyDunnDesign]

Zubaer Chaudhari Helloooo! 👋