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Book Spine Design

A book’s cover gets noticed first, but the spine is what readers see lined up on a shelf. Get it right and it helps your book look polished, readable, and ready for print. In this episode, we’re looking at book spine design—and how AI-assisted tools can help you create a coordinated cover package for KDP or IngramSpark without turning the process into a days-long project.

First, the spine has to fit the book, not just the design. Its width depends on details such as your final page count, paper type, and the printer’s specifications. A cover that looks great on screen can still be rejected or…

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