How to Design a Stunning BOOK COVER 😍

You asked for it... today's episode of WritersLife Wednesday is all about how I designed my cover art for 100 Days of Sunlight, AND how you can create your own STUNNING book cover without needing any experience in graphic design! (plus I share a few of the technical things you NEED to get right in...

Intermediate - 12 min - Writing, Languages & Teaching - Abbie Emmons

The full course: Learn Self-Publishing free

What you'll need

Laptop stand: Screen at eye level for long study sessions.
Noise-cancelling headphones: Focus through long video lessons.
Second monitor: Video on one screen, practice on the other.
Wireless keyboard and mouse: Comfortable for hours of typing.

Books

On Writing by Stephen King - View on Amazon
Let's Get Digital by David Gaughran - View on Amazon
Write. Publish. Repeat. by Sean Platt - View on Amazon
Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott - View on Amazon

Next lessons

How to Write a Book from Start to Finish *BEGINNER FRIENDLY* (51 min, Abbie Emmons, Beginner)
Book Formatting Mistakes Indie Authors Make ❌ Avoid These Cringeworthy Errors! (17 min, Abbie Emmons, Intermediate)
The Art of *Subtle* Book Marketing (no burnout, more book sales!) (19 min, Abbie Emmons, Intermediate)
Your Author Archetype Will Unlock Your BEST Writing Yet (22 min, Abbie Emmons, Intermediate)
HOW TO SELF PUBLISH A NOVEL (start to finish) (17 min, Abbie Emmons, Intermediate)
How Much Planning Do You REALLY Need Before Writing a Novel? (16 min, Abbie Emmons, Intermediate)
How to Build an ICONIC Author Brand...and Attract Your Ideal Readers! (12 min, Abbie Emmons, Intermediate)
How to Design a Book Cover That STANDS OUT (29 min, Abbie Emmons, Intermediate)