A book cover is a marketing tool that tells the story of the story inside. It should indicate the genre and capture the imagination before the first page is turned.
: Mastery of dialogue involves making it sound natural but concise. Focus on subtext—what a character doesn't say can be just as telling as their words. Cover Design 101: Making the First Impression Page 101
: The "where and when" must feel tangible. Whether it's a real city or a fictional universe, you should know how it smells, feels, and sounds better than your own hometown. A book cover is a marketing tool that
A book cover is a marketing tool that tells the story of the story inside. It should indicate the genre and capture the imagination before the first page is turned.
: Mastery of dialogue involves making it sound natural but concise. Focus on subtext—what a character doesn't say can be just as telling as their words. Cover Design 101: Making the First Impression
: The "where and when" must feel tangible. Whether it's a real city or a fictional universe, you should know how it smells, feels, and sounds better than your own hometown.