Need some tips for the back cover copy of a print layout? Here’s what we’ve learned over the years… Now for the in-depth version: First, here are a few technical tips to keep in mind: Length: Write the back text as if you only have a few seconds to catch a potential reader’s attention. Focus…
It’s easy to see that the fonts chosen for your cover can play a huge role in it’s effectiveness, and the over-all tone of the design. The comparison covers below demonstrate this more effectively with a quick glance than a 1000 word article could. Each of the four conveys a slightly different story — and…
Let’s start with the most basic question: What is genre? You probably have some ideas about genre and why it matters. However, it maybe a vague ‘sense’ in the back of your mind rather than a solid idea. I like to think of Genre as a way to determine and define reader’s expectations when approaching…
Series covers can be visually linked in a variety of ways. The most common are fonts and text placement, though over-all image tone, style and color schemes can also play a huge role. I’ve compiled a visual comparison of several series from Paper & Sage below. Please click on the images below to see a…
When an author starts searching for a premade cover, its instinctive to click on the first one that appeals to your personal style. But you don’t want to simply choose an attractive cover, you want to purchase one that fits your book. Which means it will attract the right audience and sell your story to…
All covers at Paper & Sage are released under our Exclusive, Standard Royalty-Free License. The following is a quick summary of those terms. This summary is not the applicable, legally binding document (see TOS for that). Cover designs can be used by the client for promotional and/or marketing materials. Cover designs can be resized for promotional and/or…
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