How to Design a Book Cover on a Budget // If you’re a self-published author, odds are at one point you’ve wondered if you could design your own book cover. Self-publishing isn’t always cheap, and saving costs is always a plus, so what if you could save hundreds of dollars by designing your book cover yourself? In today’s video, I’m talking about how to design a budget-friendly book cover, especially if you plan on publishing many books in the future. We’ll be going over why you might hire a professional to design your cover, or why you might design a book cover yourself. We’ll also cover the steps you’ll need to take if you do choose to do the DIY route when it comes to designing your book cover, such as knowing what design software to use, stock images, formatting your book for print, and so much more!
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In this video:
1:19 – Hiring someone vs DIY book cover design
2:17 – What software will you use?
4:53 – The knowledge to design
8:07 – What images will you use?
11:02 – Formatting your book for print
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