Book Cover Design – Open Heart Designs

Season’s Readings: A Holiday Gift of Gratitude and Great Books

admin — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 11:30:16 +0000

As the holiday season arrives and the year winds down, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude. To those I’ve had the privilege of working with this year, thank you for trusting me with your stories and allowing me to play a role in bringing them to life. To everyone who visits this blog or follows along with my work, thank you for your interest and support—it means so much.

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Adapt Your Print Book for the Digital World: Smart Tips for eBook Formatting

admin — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 11:05:39 +0000

A couple of weeks ago, I found myself exploring the banks of the Clark Fork River captivated by the scene unfolding at the water’s edge. The vibrant plant life was thriving in that transitional moment between fall and winter, adapting effortlessly with grand flair to these ever evolving seasonal shifts—much like stories, which can take on new forms while still preserving their beauty and essence.

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Proofreading Tips for Self-Publishing Authors: How to Perfect Your Manuscript Before Publishing

admin — Sat, 12 Oct 2024 10:00:23 +0000

I recently enjoyed some fall days on a trip to Yellowstone National Park for a workshop called Decoding the Language of Nature. Taught by expert naturalists and animal trackers Jon Young and George Bumann, it was an incredible experience—learning about, watching, and listening to wolves, coyotes, bison, pronghorn, birds, and other wild creatures all participating in a continuous flow of intricate…

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Capture Your Reader’s Attention with Stunning Cover Design

admin — Sat, 02 Mar 2024 12:15:38 +0000

A compelling cover does more than catch the eye; it speaks to the heart of your prospective readers, inviting them into the world you've created. With a blend of artistry and strategy, a well-designed cover can make your book stand out while fitting seamlessly within your genre. It's about creating a visual narrative that resonates with your audience, encouraging them to explore further.

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What goes on your front cover?

admin — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 15:27:16 +0000

Last month I talked about what content to include on your back cover, so, naturally, I thought I would expand on the important elements to include on your front cover. As with the back cover, it is critical to know who your audience is as you begin developing the copy and design of the front cover. Because it is the first thing that potential readers will see, everything that is placed on the…

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Back Cover Copy – What goes here?

admin — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 10:30:39 +0000

Ever wonder what to put on the back cover of your book? This area should be used as a marketing tool that helps people see the benefits of buying your book. The copy that you put here should be aimed specifically at your audience, using language that they resonate and connect with. Ultimately, the back cover content is what sells the book. After the front cover or spine has snagged their attention…

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Hit the Book Cover Design Grand Slam!

admin — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 19:47:34 +0000

A book cover design brief is something that is vital to any design project. It provides, me, your book cover designer, with clear and precise information about your book so that I can effectively do my job and create a book cover that you love! Without some direction, your designer has to make assumptions about what they think you will like. Sometimes it works out and you get a cover that is…

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