Mauge Design

Book Adoption of: So! You Want to Become a Graphic Designer I am pleased to announce that my first book, "So! You Want to Become a Graphic Designer," has been officially adopted for use in the curriculum at Morehead State University for the Fall 2024 semester in the Graphic Design program. This marks a significant milestone, and I am honored that it will contribute to the educational journey of their students studying graphic design. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the university and faculty for their support in organizing and funding my recent presentations. I extend my heartfelt thanks to the course professor for preparing her students to engage in my virtual discussions on the significance of the design process and the role of typography. I look forward to contributing to the academic growth of the students in graphic design. For more information on my titles or to schedule a consultation for more targeted learning for your graphic design students please reach out at https://maugedesign.online. #GraphicDesignTextbook #GraphicDesignProfessor #BecomeAGraphicDesigner #MaugeDesign #CaroleMaugeLewis

Hiring a Book Cover Designer: 5 Tips for Finding the Perfect Fit via Spines: https://lnkd.in/eKjiK4zZ. "In the journey of bringing a book to life, one of the most pivotal elements is its cover. Often deemed as the first point of engagement, a book cover acts as a silent herald of the story within, making its importance in the publishing process undeniable. This initial visual encounter can captivate potential readers, making the cover not just a protective layer, but a crucial marketing tool. The adage, “Don’t judge a book by its cover,” though wise, rarely holds true in the realm of book sales, where first impressions are paramount. The evolution of book publishing, particularly with the rise of self-publishing and independent authors, has brought new challenges and opportunities in cover design. Authors now find themselves at a crossroads: should they enlist the services of professional book cover designers, who bring expertise and an artistic eye to the table, or embrace the innovative world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools that promise efficiency and customization? Hiring a book cover designer can guide you through the design process. Professional designers offer a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of what makes a cover stand out in a crowded market. They can navigate the subtle nuances of genre, audience expectations, and market trends, creating covers that not only attract attention but also resonate with the intended readership. Their skills in composition, color theory, and typography are invaluable in creating a visually appealing and thematically coherent cover." Learn more about book cover design HERE:https://maugedesign.online #BookCoverDesign #BookCoverDesigner #MaugeDesign

Non-fiction Book Cover Design: 3 Secrets to Design an Amazing Cover via Pen2publishing: https://lnkd.in/eVUgcynn. "Book cover design is mainly to attract the readers to the book. A good book cover grabs the attention of the readers, and it also increases the reader’s curiosity to know more about the book. A book cover is the first impression, and as an author, you have to ensure it is the best first impression. Designing the cover for any book, be it fiction or non-fiction, is indeed a task. As an author or cover designer, you need to think of ideas for the cover that is apt for the content and the genre of the book, and also the expectations of the audience. You need to keep these factors in mind before deciding on a cover. The genre of the book becomes the vital factor while thinking of cover design. There is a difference in selection of covers when it comes to non-fiction and fiction books. The approach might remain the same, but the requirements might be different." READ MORE HERE: https://lnkd.in/eVUgcynn For more information on book cover design, visit: www.MaugeDesign.online. #BookCoverDesign #BookCoverDesigner #NonfictionBookCoverDesign #MaugeDesign

Book Design Tips: How To Make Your Book Stand Out via Walsworth: https://lnkd.in/eQFFCD43. "Writing a book is a long and arduous process. Whether it’s a novel, a textbook or a coffee table book, it can take years to put together the contents of your book. And once all the copy has been written and edited, there’s still an important task at hand: design. Even though book design might not seem that important, it can make the difference between a book that sits on shelves and one that is begging to be picked up and read. This blog will provide an overview of basic book design and how it can help create an eye-catching, easy-to-read book. Typography: The Art of Choosing the Perfect Font Typography determines how the words of your book will appear on the page. This includes the font choice and font size for body text and headers. When choosing a font for body text, we recommend something easy to read, like a serif or sans serif font. Serif fonts, like Times New Roman and Garamond, use serifs, which are small lines on the ends of letters. Serif fonts tend to have a more classic, formal look. Sans serif fonts, on the other hand, lend more of a casual vibe to your body text. Arial and Helvetica are popular examples of sans serif fonts. There’s a little more flexibility when choosing header fonts since they don’t require the same level of readability as body text. However, it’s important that your font choices remain consistent across the book – don’t switch it up halfway through the book. You’ll enjoy the most freedom when choosing a font for your book title as it appears on the cover. While it still needs to be readable, this is where you can choose a font that contributes to your overall cover design (more on this later)." READ MORE HERE: https://lnkd.in/eQFFCD43 Learn more about book cover design HERE: https://maugedesign.online #BookCoverDesign #BookCoverDesigner #MaugeDesign

Book Cover and Layout Design: A Self-Publisher’s Guide via CrowdSpring: https://lnkd.in/eZ5UmZXd "The rise of self-publishing has leveled the playing field for talented authors of all genres. What was once seen as a backup plan is now the preferred path for many writers. Publishing your book gives you complete creative control. It delivers a higher share of the financial reward. And it’s easier than ever before with so many self-publishing platforms to choose from. But no book publishing path is a guarantee for financial success. And, if you’re self-publishing, more of the burden for creating financial success falls to you. You will market your book and yourself, and you will be responsible for ensuring a great page layout and book cover design. Your book’s visual design is as much a marketing tool as an artistic endeavor. So, don’t throw it together and hope for the best. This simple design guide for self-publishers can help. Here are 3 simple steps to designing your book: 1. Choose a format. 2. Design your page layouts. 3. Design your book cover. 1. Choose a format: print, digital, or both? The first step in designing your book is to decide how readers will read your book. Will you be creating a print book or a digital book? For new authors, the most cost-effective path is digital publishing. But, if you have your heart set on creating a physical, printed book and have the budget for it – that’s an option, too. Be aware that print and digital publications may have different layout requirements. Here are some ways in which they might differ." READ MORE HERE: https://lnkd.in/eZ5UmZXd Learn more about book cover design HERE: https://maugedesign.online #BookCoverDesign #BookCoverDesigner #MaugeDesign

Book Spine Design 101: A Beginner’s Guide via Pen2publishing: https://lnkd.in/eqyAS7Jn. "Both writers and publishers put in a lot of thought and effort into designing the book cover. When so much effort and thinking goes into designing a book cover, do we pay enough attention to the spine of a book? Is it as important as the book cover? The simple short answer would be, yes! Book spine is the first aspect of a book you notice while walking through a bookstore. Be it paperback or hardcover, the book spine is an essential part of the cover. Designing the book spine might not be appealing like the cover, but its significance can’t be overlooked." READ MORE HERE: https://lnkd.in/eqyAS7Jn For more information on book cover design, visit: https://maugedesign.online. #MaugeDesign #BookCoverDesign #BookSpineDesign #BookCoverDesigner

Back Cover of a Book: Must-Haves & Examples via Rocket Expansion: https://lnkd.in/eAuCt-pF. "Finishing your manuscript is a massive accomplishment, almost a complete victory. But so much must be done to ensure that all your efforts weren’t for nothing. You need readers to buy your book! And you can’t stand in the bookstore or pop out on the side of Amazon’s book page to try and convince the reader that they’ll love this book. Your book’s back cover is one of the tools that will do that for you. That means a lot is riding on creating the perfect back cover. But not to worry, we’ve compiled a beginner’s guide to creating a back cover of a book that wows. And we’ve included 16 examples to show how successful ones are done. Importance of The Back Cover of a Book: - The back of a book cover can make the difference between increasing book sales and losing the reader’s interest. - Your back book cover together with the front cover must make a convincing sales pitch to the reader. The front cover or the spine of the book must attract the reader. Once you have their attention, they’ll flip over the book and that’s your chance to persuade them to buy it. To get the reader to buy your book, or at least open it to chapter one, your book’s back cover needs to tell a story: - What the book is about (using a book blurb) - Why it’s worth reading (using book reviews) - Why this reader in particular will want to read it (using enticing copy and targeted keywords) This is a book promotion tool that’s as important as author newsletters, your social media posts, or book trailers." READ MORE HERE: https://lnkd.in/eAuCt-pF Learn more about book cover design HERE: https://maugedesign.online #BackCoverDesign #BookCoverDesign #BookCoverDesigner #MaugeDesign

How to Avoid the 5 Biggest Pitfalls of Book Cover Design Via Shutterstock: https://lnkd.in/eirgvyqS. "Eye-catching covers help authors and their books stand out from the thousands of titles published every day. Learn how to create a cover your audience will love while avoiding the biggest pitfalls and mistakes. An estimated two million books are published every year, which breaks out to over 5,000 every day. So, suffice it to say that authors face a ton of competition when it comes to getting eyeballs on their books. And, while the saying goes, “Don’t judge a book by its cover,” everyone does. Whether you’re shopping for pens, wine, or even canned goods at a grocery store, unless you have a specific budget or brand in mind, you probably choose the option with the most attractive packaging. The same is true for books—both eBooks and print. More importantly, it’s true whether you’re shopping online with only an image to go by or in a brick-and-mortar store and can run your fingers over the cover and across the pages. Whether or not anyone wants to admit it, image matters. It’s even more important for unknown—or relatively unknown—authors. No matter how incredible your subject matter or well-written your novel, without name (brand) recognition, as an author, you may be facing an uphill battle to get eyes on your book. And, if the cover doesn’t speak to your ideal audience or doesn’t appear professional, they’ll probably move on to another selection. So, how can you put your best foot forward? Let’s explore some of the most common pitfalls authors fall into when it comes to designing book covers so that your cover isn’t working against you." Learn more about book cover design HERE: https://maugedesign.online #BookCoverDesign #BookCoverDesigner #MaugeDesign

The Power Of A Strong Book Cover Blurb Via BookBaby: https://lnkd.in/dEHU7sb3. "From enticing teasers to critical affirmation, a book cover blurb can persuade readers to check out and buy your book and can serve to promote your title and your author platform for years to come. There are several reasons why most traditionally published novels you pick up have a blurb prominently featured on the front or back cover. The addition of a strong book cover blurb — an endorsement by a person of note (a well-known author or expert) or an excerpt from a professional book review — immediately establishes a perceived level of quality and value. If Stephen King or John Grisham liked this novel enough to endorse it, chances are good you’ll love it too, right? The same goes for a starred review in Publishers Weekly, Kirkus, or any publication or website of note. Not every release gets starred reviews, so it stands to reason that the novel with the glowing excerpt on the cover must be an extraordinary read. Teaser: Solomon Bull book cover blurbA strong book cover blurb can serve as a teaser for potential readers, giving them a little taste of what’s in store if they purchase the novel. Clayton Lindemuth’s Solomon Bull is a perfect example of a self-published novel that utilizes a blurb masterfully. The copy on the cover — an excerpt from a BlueInk review — succeeds in both establishing quality and piquing reader interest. “A virile tale about a tough-as-nails Blackfoot Indian… a roaming badass… a well-crafted, solid thriller.” And if I’m being completely honest, book covers with blurbs just look better, they look more polished and professional. A novel without a blurb on the front or back cover seems naked to me — unfinished." READ MORE HERE: https://lnkd.in/dEHU7sb3 Learn more about book cover design HERE: https://maugedesign.online #BookCoverDesign #BookCoverDesigner #MaugeDesign