Finding the right cover and jacket design for a book can be one of the most exciting parts of the publishing process—and one of the most challenging. Indie authors will want to give some serious ...

Pencil and eraser Ink or Pen Spare paper (to try sketching on and try color before applying) Comic Book Sketch Cover Coloring pencils or markers (or preferred medium) Step 1: Sketch Your Design. Try ...

It used to be enough for a book to idly stand out in a bookstore. Nowadays, however, new books must jostle for attention with everything. Thousands of distractions are just a click away. Is it any ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about the future of books and the business of storytelling. This article is more than 6 years old. Hiring a general ...

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