Book Design: EVERYTHING You Need to Know
No matter what your level of publishing experience is, this guide to book design is for you! It dives into cover design, interior design, DIY tips, and more!
25 Beautiful Examples of Book Illustration
We all remember the signature illustrations of our childhood reads: the wild scribbles of Quentin Blake, the gentle watercolors of Beatrix Potter, the simple line drawings of Shel Silverstein, and so on. Indeed, many book illustrations become indelibly linked to the stories they depict. And they’re not just limited to picture books! Many works of ... read more »
56 Best Writing Websites of 2019
[Last updated 01/15/2019] The Internet is full of writing websites and blogs to help writers reach their creative goals. If you’ve been dreaming of writing your own book, but don’t know how to get there — or if you’re done writing, but feel unsure about what to do next — then it’s your lucky day, because we ... read more »
Parts of a Book Explained: Front Matter, Body, and Back Matter
Last updated: 08/02/2018
Front matter, body and back matter constitute the parts of a book. Learn what to include in all these sections and how to create them on Reedsy.
The Back of a Book Cover: How to Build One That Actually Works (with Template)
[Last updated: 10/26/2018] Picture an intrepid reader in the bookstore. They’re skimming the shelves when their eye is caught by a brilliantly imagined front cover. They pick the book up. Check. The spine is bold and inviting. Check. Then they flip to the back of the book cover — and it’s a boring solid background ... read more »
How to Make a Book: Binding a Hardback in 5 Simple Steps
Learn how to make hardback copy of your book by hand — something that you can keep on your shelves or share with your friends as a gift.
How to Format a Book with the Reedsy Book Editor
In this step-by-guide to formatting a book, we’re going to give you tips for producing a professional-looking final product, and explain how our very own free book formatter — the Reedsy Book Editor — can make the job simple for you.
What is Typesetting? Your Guide to Interior Book Design
[Last updated: 10/26/2018] Think that you’re ready to publish your book? Think again. Before you send your book off to the printers, you not only need to make sure that the content of your book is good — it also has to look good on the page. Imagine your gut reaction to a room that’s sloppy and ... read more »
How to Choose the Right Book Cover Dimensions
[Last updated 10/30/2018] When we talk about book cover design, we often talk about the color palette, typography and use of images. What we rarely mention are the dimensions of the cover. After all, it’s usually determined by the book’s trim size. That, or it’s seemingly inconsequential, as most new independent authors rely on ebook ... read more »
Book Cover Design: Your 7-Step Guide to an Unforgettable Cover
In this definitive post, we look at book cover design: why it's important to work with a professional, what you can do to create the best cover possible, and — if all else fails — how you can make one yourself.
