Design a book cover

To design a cover for a bestselling book, you can either hire a designer or do it yourself (if you have a design background). I break it down into 8 easy steps.

Do your kids like to draw? If your children want to draw their own book cover, here's a free book cover template for kids that you can download.

Where to start with your first book cover design?

Editable book cover templates for Microsoft Word. Add your own title to the page as well as a book name, or leave blank as worksheets for children to design their own covers.

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.

A twist on the old adage rings true: You CAN judge a book by its cover. And your readers will. Here are 5 tips to nail your best book cover

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

If you're looking to create a book cover, starting off can be the hardest part. So, here are seven free sites with templates you can use.