Have you ever spent hours (or weeks!) perfecting your book cover design, only to realize that it doesn’t meet the technical requirements for publishing? I’ve been there, and I know how frustrating it can be. That’s why this week’s episode of the Indie Author Blueprint podcast is all about mastering the technical specifications for book covers.
In the episode, I broke 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 additional guide: "Cover Specs Checklist” and other bonus tools below. If you’re new to the podcast, welcome! Be sure to subscribe and leave a review—your support helps me continue creating content for indie authors like you.
Here’s to covers that look amazing and meet every spec! If you have questions, just hit reply. I’d love to hear what you’re working on. Plus, paid subscribers can ask questions via Substack CHAT for an exclusive discussion with other paid subscribers and me.
Happy publishing,
Michelle
P.S. Don’t forget to listen to the podcast episode!
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