How to Create Book Covers and Blurbs

Aim for higher book sales!

I swear I’ll actually write this book someday… (Created by me in Canva!)

In the world of book publishing, first impressions matter.

Obviously you’ve heard me talk about how crucial a well-designed book cover is, but there’s another key player in the game of hooking potential readers: the blurb.

These two elements — the cover and the blurb — work together to create a powerful duo that can make or break your book’s success. Seriously.

It’s not enough to excel in one area; both the cover and the blurb need to be spot-on to capture a reader’s attention and convince them to hit that “Buy Now With 1 Click” button on Amazon.

Your Book’s Pretty Plumage

Bold colors and a memorable image go a long way! (Created by me in Canva!)

Your book cover is the very first thing a potential reader sees. It’s like the visual plumage that a male bird would use to entice his perfect bird babe.

Your cover will either invite your reader to take a closer look or send them scrolling away. Because a well-designed cover does more than just look pretty; it sets the tone, genre, and mood of the book in an instant.