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The Cover That Sells
Why most self-published covers fail — and the design principles that make readers click 'buy'.
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The Cover That Sells
Book cover design that converts browsers into buyers
42 pages · 22 min read
What's inside
A designer's-eye guide to why some book covers sell and others don't. Break down what works in your genre, how to commission a cover that earns its advance, and the cheap fixes that can rescue a dud.
- The 3 visual elements that determine whether a cover gets clicked
- Genre-specific design rules (romance vs thriller vs memoir)
- How to brief a cover designer so you get what you actually want
- The thumbnail test that predicts Amazon performance