Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Introduction to Book Covers
  • 2

    Elements of a cover

    • Anatomy of a cover

    • The 4 core elements

    • Other book cover elements
  • 3

    Conceptualising your cover

    • The ideal cover

    • Cover ideas

    • Designing your cover

    • Choosing a cover
  • 4

    Outsourcing the cover design

    • What you need

    • Designers I recommend

    • Job brief template

    • Cover files checklist

    • Author photo in the cover

    • Publisher logos
  • 5

    Creating the cover

    • Create a simple book cover

    • KDP cover template

    • Book cover template (Canva)

    • Create the spine
  • 6

    Checking the cover

    • Book cover checklist

    • Members book covers (examples)