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 matters
• Pros & cons of designing your own cover
• Establishing expectations with your cover designer
• Creating your creative brief
• Communicating effectively with your designer
• Understanding bleed size and trim
• Science behind a good cover
• Typography, don’t underestimate it
• The good and bad of AI images
• Getting feedback
• Online tools and resources
• Special offer for PWW listeners

Connect 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 Laptop
• Software: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Book Brush, and Affinity Publisher, Canva
• Stock images: Adobe Stock, Deposit Photos, Pexels, Unsplash, Pixabay
• Fonts: 1001 Free Fonts, Font Squirrel, DaFont, Google Fonts, Font Gig
• Discount code for MiblArt: PWW10

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