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Read MoreTypography is the point at which design and language meet; it affects the ease with which your book is read, drastically impacts legibility, and, if done incorrectly, can throw a cover design quickly off balance. The brilliance of typographic design is that the better it’s been done, the less you and your readers will even notice.
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Read MoreWell-written, compelling content makes up the body and soul of your book, but its cover design is comparable to getting dressed; it immediately allows potential readers to experience your story’s personality. An effective book cover propels readers to learn what’s inside.
Read MoreA successful Romance cover can go down smoothly like milk chocolate... if the ingredients are right. In order to be a successful hit on the bookshelves, every romance cover needs: the right imagery, the perfect colour combination, and the proper dusting of typography.
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