Cameron Chapman

Welcome to the world of Amazon A+ Content, where we’ll unravel the secrets of supercharging your book listings. If you’re an aspiring author or a seasoned self-publisher, this guide is your backstage pass to make your books shine on Amazon.

A+ Content isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a game-changer. Imagine turning your book’s listing into a captivating visual showcase, offering readers an immersive experience that goes beyond the ordinary.

Search engine optimization is too often overlooked by authors. But SEO for authors is a vital knowledge set that can make the difference between a successful book and a total flop.

While website SEO can be a complex, ever-changing task that requires teams of people to get right, book SEO is a little simpler. You’re not optimizing pages upon pages of content. For the most part, you only need to optimize a few things: your book’s title, subtitle, and description.

Book cover design is where artistry meets strategy in self-publishing. Your book cover acts as a powerful ambassador, inviting readers into your narrative world. It’s not just about art—it’s about visual storytelling.
A well-crafted cover extends an invitation to readers through imagery, typography, and color, offering a glimpse into the world you’ve crafted. Moreover, a compelling book cover is a business asset, crucial for catching a potential buyer’s eye amidst a sea of options.

When designing your cover, it’s a good idea to figure out what the best book cover fonts are that are currently available for use. There are a lot of factors to consider when selecting the “best” fonts:
• Is it readable within the context of the rest of your book cover design?
• Does it fit the tone of your book and genre expectations?
• Does the font license allow you to use the font for a book cover?
• Has it been overused on other book covers in your genre?

We’re approaching the 25th annual NaNoWriMo, as National Novel Writing Month is affectionately called, and every year a new crop of authors ask if it’s really possible to write an entire novel in just one month.

The short answer is, yes. I’ve done it myself multiple times. But that’s not the full answer.
While you can certainly write a rough (and in some cases very rough) draft in 30 days, the chances that you’ll write something that’s publishable without a lot of editing is slim.

There’s no denying that Taylor Swift has become a force of nature with her Eras Tour this year. There are even reports that her tour, along with Beyoncé’s, have been large contributors to keeping the US economy out of a recession.

So what does this have to do with self-publishing? We’re going to take a look at some of the Taylor Swift album covers throughout the years and what authors can learn from them when it comes to book cover design.

In the world of graphic design, there are certain principles of design that are used behind the scenes to create graphics that are visually pleasing. Among these principles are the Gestalt principles—psychological principles and laws of perceptual organization that describe how we interpret visual data. (They’re one aspect of Gestalt psychology.)

Indie publishing offers an exciting and empowering pathway for authors to bring their stories to life and into the hands of readers. In a world where traditional publishing barriers often seem daunting, self-publishing emerges as a beacon of opportunity, providing indie authors with the autonomy to shape their publishing journey.

In celebration of Banned Books Week (running from October 1–7, 2023), we’ve put together this roundup of banned book covers to inspire your inner rebel. As authors, banned books can be a touchy subject—and rightfully so. The list of books that have been banned throughout history include a number of classics and books with definite literary merit.

If you’ve spent any time on BookTok, you’ve likely come across the Magnolia Parks series by Jessa Hastings. And if you’ve looked any deeper at the series there, you’ve almost certainly seen videos talking about the change in book covers when Hastings signed with a traditional publisher after self publishing the first four books.

As an entrepreneur, authoring a business book is a strategic move to cement your authority in your niche. It’s not just about compiling your insights; it’s about sharing your vision and lessons learned—invaluable both for your personal growth and your business’s reputation.
While the essence of your book lies in its content—what you aim to share and teach—there’s a crucial element that you may not have paid much attention to yet: your business book cover design. It’s easy to get so wrapped up...

The first day I sat down to write a UX case study, I had no idea what I was doing. I remember that I wanted to write about an app that I was using constantly, called MyFitnessPal. I had done a bit of research, but when I sat down, my mind went blank and I ended up writing a 900-word diatribe about the social aspects of the app.
To this day, I can’t believe I had the audacity to show anyone this case study. When I showed my friend, he just laughed at it.

Creating a design resumé doesn’t have to be particularly complicated. In fact, keeping your resumé simple will get you further in the hiring process than an over-the-top design that may grab attention but won’t necessarily impress hiring managers.

Have you ever tried to read an article or document that just resembled a wall of text? No headings, no titles, no captions, just text. It’s hard to read, right? I’d bet that you’ve even avoided reading content in that format on more than one occasion. It strains your eyes, and makes it hard to understand and figure out what’s important.

What is UX and UI design?
User experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design are two separate, but related, design disciplines. There are designers who specialize in one or the other, as well as designers who do both. So what are the differences and similarities between UX vs. UI design? And which kind of design should you learn?