Technical Specs for Book Covers

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Technical Specs for Book Covers

Your Guide to Perfecting Book Covers (Podcast)

Michelle Rayburn

Dec 23, 2024

Transcript

This week’s episode of the Indie Author Blueprint Podcast is all about mastering the technical specifications for book covers.

In this episode, we break down the key aspects of book cover design, including:

How to calculate the right trim size and spine width.
The importance of bleed and margins for print books.
Ensuring high resolution and the correct file formats.
The critical differences between eBook and print covers.

Whether you’re creating your own covers or collaborating with a designer, these tips will save you time and help your book stand out for all the right reasons.

As a bonus for subscribers, I’ve created an exclusive guide: "Cover Specs Checklist” on Substack.

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Indie Author Blueprint

Get your book from your brain to publication—with YOU directing the process. Are you ready to put in the energy, work, and focus to fulfill your dream of publishing your own books and managing your writing business as a professional? You don’t need gimmicks or high pressure to overspend. Here, you’ll find practical topics tailored for writers with a base knowledge of the writing craft, the curiosity to explore publishing, and the ambition to get it done. Walk through all the phases of the complicated indie publishing process. Author, editor, and book designer Michelle Rayburn shares valuable tips that she uses as she coaches indie authors through their projects. Topics: Industry News, Writing Business Tips, Publishing How-To and Tutorials, Design Principles, The Art of Editing.

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