Back cover book design

Where to start with your first book cover design?

Explore the inspiring design portfolio by Format Wars. This portfolio showcases creatively inspiring graphic designs by this designer.

This definitive post includes a step-by-step guide on how to build the back of a book cover, with tips from top professional designers and a free template.

If you’re looking for escapism, 2023’s book cover design trends seem determined to banish the darkness. This year feels less about the words and more about the feeling: it seems like it’s time to forget guidelines around hierarchy and decorum and just let rip. Check out the 2023 book cover design trends.

Take a look at July’s finest winning designs, find some inspiration and vote for your favorite.

M&M88 created a custom book cover on 99designs. They got dozens of unique ideas from professional designers and picked their favorite.

If you’re a self-published author, standing out can be especially difficult. But there is one thing you can do to give your book a chance to stand out in an overcrowded marketplace: finding a great cover designer to work with. Here's how!

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Learn the anatomy of a book cover with this in-depth article.