Hidden Psychology of Book Cover Design: Colors, And Fonts That Sell

Why does one cover stop the scroll while another fades? The answer lives in the psychology of book cover design – the way color, typography, and imagery prime a reader’s brain to feel, to trust, and to click. In this guide, we translate psychology into practical design moves you can put to work on your … Read more

Spectacular Book Cover Trends in 2025: What Sells and What Bombs

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Book cover trends should serve the story, not replace it. In 2025, the most effective covers balance on-genre signals with one vivid twist—something memorable enough to stop the scroll without confusing the reader. Below, we unpack the trends that reliably sell, the ones that rarely do, and how to apply them across ebook, print, and … Read more

10 Mistakes Authors Make with Their DIY Book Cover

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Your cover is a contract. It promises genre, mood, and quality before a single sentence is read. A DIY book cover can work – but only when it respects the rules of clarity, hierarchy, and shelf fit. Here are the 10 most common DIY book cover mistakes and how to fix them fast. Table of … Read more