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Self Publishing

Welcome to the show. Today we’re talking about one of the most time-consuming parts of self publishing: creating a book cover that looks polished and is ready for print. A cover has to do more than catch a reader’s eye. It also needs to fit your book’s dimensions, leave room for the spine and back-cover text, and meet the requirements of the platform where you plan to publish. That can feel like a lot to manage, especially when you’re trying to get your book out into the world.

First, the process starts with your book details. Add information such as the title, author name, genre, trim size…

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