59. Unlocking the art of book cover design: Expert insights w/ Katia Balab

Have you contemplated designing your own book cover, or wondered what to expect if you hire a professional? Joining today’s conversation is Katia Balab, who has joined the MiblArt family, a book cover design company that's based in the Ukraine. They have been helping self-publishing authors and publishers create book covers that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also an effective marketing tool.Thanks to Katia’s expertise, you’ll learn about the science behind effective cover design practices, how to foster a good working relationship with your designer, and a plethora of online resources to help you tackle as much as you want.Topics discussed in this episode: Why book cover design mattersPros & cons of designing your own coverEstablishing expectations with your cover designerCreating your creative briefCommunicating effectively with your designerUnderstanding bleed size and trimScience behind a good coverTypography, don’t underestimate itThe good and bad of AI imagesGetting feedbackOnline tools and resourcesSpecial offer for PWW listenersConnect with Katia: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katiabalab/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katia.bookcoverdesign/ Website: https://miblart.com/?ref=nmy2owv Resources discussed during the show: Learning resources: Udemy, Skillshare, Coursera, LinkedIn Learning, YouTube tutorials like Bring Your Own LaptopSoftware: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Book Brush, and Affinity Publisher, CanvaStock images: Adobe Stock, Deposit Photos, Pexels, Unsplash, PixabayFonts: 1001 Free Fonts, Font Squirrel, DaFont, Google Fonts, Font GigDiscount code for MiblArt: PWW10Send us Fan MailREADY TO TAKE YOUR WRITING FURTHER? Join our Patreon community and access our vibrant Discord writing group to get writing prompts, participate in sprints, download free resources, and more: https://www.patreon.com/erinptcanningeditor