59. Unlocking the art of book cover design: Expert insights w/ Katia Balab

Danielle Rossi
December 19, 2023
10:52 am
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Have you contemplated designing your own book cover, or wondered what to expect if you hire a professional?

Joining today’s conversation is Katia Balab, who has joined the MiblArt family, a book cover design company that's based in the Ukraine. They have been helping self-publishing authors and publishers create book covers that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also an effective marketing tool.

Thanks to Katia’s expertise, you’ll learn about the science behind effective cover design practices, how to foster a good working relationship with your designer, and a plethora of online resources to help you tackle as much as you want.

Topics discussed in this episode:

Why book cover design matters
Pros & cons of designing your own cover
Establishing expectations with your cover designer
Creating your creative brief
Communicating effectively with your designer
Understanding bleed size and trim
Science behind a good cover
Typography, don’t underestimate it
The good and bad of AI images
Getting feedback
Online tools and resources
Special offer for PWW listeners

Resources discussed during the show:

Discount code for MiblArt first-time users: Enter PWW10 at https://miblart.com/?ref=nmy2owv
Learning resources: Udemy, Skillshare, Coursera, LinkedIn Learning, YouTube tutorials like Bring Your Own Laptop
Software: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Book Brush, and Affinity Publisher, Canva
Stock images: Adobe Stock, Deposit Photos, Pexels, Unsplash, Pixabay
Fonts: 1001 Free Fonts, Font Squirrel, DaFont, Google Fonts, Font Gig

About Katia:

Katia is an enthusiastic woman who's into art, outdoor activities, and personal growth. She's currently living in a sunny city of Istanbul in Turkey, which is her fourth country of residence. Katia always has a cup of coffee and fresh flowers on her desk.

About a year ago, she joined the MiblArt family. In addition to helping self-publishing authors and publishers, the MiblArt team can also help with logos, marketing graphics, and interior formatting services. MiblArt offers zero deposit required, unlimited revisions, and guaranteed refunds.

Connect with Katia:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katiabalab/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katia.bookcoverdesign/
Website: https://miblart.com/?ref=nmy2owv

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Tags: AI images, book cover design, creative brief, publishing, self-publishing

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