Turn your book into a bestseller!
There is an old saying: "Don't judge a book by its cover", but most of us do just that! This is the same for a CD label, an e-book or the box of a board game.
The critical impact of good design
Strong design is critical to the initial impact a book or CD has on a purchaser. In the case of a book the quality of the interior design also adds considerably to how it is first judged. A poor choice of font or a jumbled layout will influence the decision to purchase.
The way you lay out the inside pages and design the cover, plus the quality of illustrations and photographs will be dictated by:
genre
your audience
and your self-publishing goals
Decide whether you do the laying out and design yourself or whether you need to contract someone more skilled and, if so, what level of skills they will need. Your goals will determine how much time and money you spend on it. Don't miss the opportunity to shine!
Note: If you plan to create an ebook you need to make that decision early in the design process to minimise costs. Learn more about the ebook
process from our handy Ebook FAQs download!
The investment is worth it
If your goal is for your book to be purchased then make sure it stands out amongst other books. You must be prepared to invest money into the cover
design and the inside pages. Whilst the layout and design process may seem quite simple it is a specialised field and it is well worth the money to
contract an expert to do the work.
From Lisa Lark, compiler and editor of Lois Knight's book, Grandma's Island .
Joni was amazingly helpful – a real star. Joni always went the extra mile, with a smile. Thanks Joni. Also . . . we used your
excellent cover design service . . . the cover design is stunning – draws a lot of positive comments."
Your work belongs to you
Once you have paid for your design work it belongs to you. We can store it for you and you can have a copy at any time – those files are yours to use however you wish.
Cover Design Packages — available as a standard or specialist design option. With PublishMe's industry knowledge you can achieve an
atttractive publication that will stand out proudly alongside any book on the market.
You owe your book a best seller look! Watch the video for a selection of in-house
designs:
Booksellers identify the look and design of the book cover as its most important component.
Covers create sales.
Customers will devote only seconds to your book's spine, front and back cover and inside layout — make that time count!
Click here to learn more
about the design option best suited to your goals.
The 'Look and Feel' Consultation PackageTurning your concepts into a book to be proud of!In this package you'll get:
top value information guides plus
a half-hour consultation with a PublishMe client manager and/or PublishMe designer
consultation is a detailed, personalised focus specific to the print and design of your book
discuss the cover design, spine, colour, layout — the 'look and feel' elements that are so important.
Achieving a 'market standard' book has never been easier! — Buy Now
From Yvonne Amery, author of Here at the Edge
This is a compact book in which I have selected 28 photos from my personal collection of the Manukau harbour to tune in with my poems and the
stories that encapsulate my life.
Just as the book was going to print, my son Tyron drowned at Lake Pupuke in a diving accident and I have dedicated the book to him. Seeing the
beautiful publication finally coming to fruition has been some consolation following the tragedy.
Thank you so much to everyone . my life is much richer knowing you all and feeling the real comradeship of everyone at PublishMe.
The cover design is so beautiful and special and is very like the ancient Chinese ink paintings which I love . the way the blue and black came
together for me is so unique and special and goes so well with what I'm seeking to convey inside the covers. Thank you all for being part of my
journey of life . the high and the low..
Our expertise is free to you in these downloads!
To create smart, print-ready files click these titles:
What you'll get:PublishMe standard book sizes inside page specifications
detailed information about laying out the inside pages of your book
the margins for PublishMe's standard book sizes
how to set up each size for printing
clear information and a template to make it easy!
PublishMe standard book sizes cover specifications
details about laying out the cover for each of PublishMe's standard book sizes
plus an easy-to-use template.
Ebook FAQs
answers to over 30 questions clients have asked about ebooks. They may open up possibilities for your work you hadn't considered!
Take advantage of PublishMe's secret weapon — Adrian Wright, super designer
You work so hard on creating your book's contents — a super designer's touch will bring it to life and do it justice . . . at a price to suit your budget.
PublishMe designer, Adrian Wright is a real asset to the PublishMe team.
He's extremely talented
He listens to you, the client, and by understanding your needs can more quickly create just the right outcome.
Adrian has a 4-year BVA degree – majoring in graphic design. Specialist area: book cover design, inside page layouts and promotional material to accompany your books – posters, bookmarks, launch invitations and marketing flyers.
Adrian works with up-to-the-minute software for the best results.
Adobe Creative Suite 5 encompasses InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator & Acrobat to cover all of your design and file output needs.
With membership to online photo libraries, both free & pay sites, we can access a wide range of images for both covers and inside pages to suit your book subject. We can also create computer illustrations, such as graphs, for your publication.
Your work can have an attractive bookstore quality look with Adrian's touch.
Contact your client manager to discuss how to make it happen quickly, easily.
Need more help?Email your PublishMe client manager for
help with your options. Under our Profiles section you can also browse under the Design tab to select assistance from service providers who are offering illustrator, photographer and layout designer skills.
Go to Step 5 —
Print. Few
things match the excitement of holding the first copy of your book!
