Design and Illustration

A great author headshot can help establish your authority as a real author and give readers a quick idea of your style and brand.

What are your favorite books? Call to mind the books that stood out to you in childhood through adolescence and into adulthood. Can you envision the book illustrations, either the internal illustrations or the book cover design? Of course, the primary substance of a book comes from the written story itself and the book editing.…

Illustrations aren’t just for children’s books. No matter what genre you’re writing for, book illustrations can help create an immersive experience for your readers. Many popular books offer an illustrated version that allows the readers to see the author’s vision. Additionally, illustrations help convey messages and draw attention to specific details. ‌ Illustration Styles ‌The…

The cover of your book will be the first thing a potential reader judges. We’ve all heard the phrase, “Don’t judge a book by it’s cover,” and yet we all do it.  Your cover design should spark an engaging reaction from your potential readers. To do this, you need a cover that speaks to your…

We’ve all heard the phrase, “Never judge a book by its cover.” However, all of your potential readers are going to do just that.  They will pick up your book based on these basic principles: They’re familiar with the author and liked their earlier works. The book is in their preferred genre. The title is…

As much as we love to say, “don’t judge a book by its cover,” we do. The book cover is the first thing folks see when they’re browsing books. It’s the first impression, the very first opportunity to grab someone’s attention when they’re in the store. Getting it right isn’t just about setting the tone…

Children’s books can vary from board books to chapter books and beyond, but one thing most have in common is the inclusion of illustrations. These come in all shapes and sizes: photographs, sketches and line art, paintings, and more can be included. So how do you choose an illustrator for your children’s book? Let’s dig…