Menu

Connect

Assemble a team of pros

EditingDesignMarketingPublicityGhostwritingWebsites
Blog

Advice, insights and news

Online publishing courses

Free publishing webinars

Bestseller PodcastBook Cover ArtStories
Apps

Free EPUB & PDF typesetting tool

Launch your book in style

A weekly short story contest

Tools
Book Promotion SitesBook Review BlogsBooktube Channel GuideBook Title GeneratorCharacter Name GeneratorIndependent PublishersLiterary AgentsLiterary MagazinesPen Name GeneratorPlot GeneratorPublishers DirectoryShort Story IdeasWriting ContestsWriting AppsWriting ClassesWriting ExercisesWriting Scholarships
About
All posts
Book design
Book marketing
From our authors
Perfecting your craft
Reedsy news
Understanding publishing

Book design

Reedsy features some of the top design talent in the publishing industry. Even better, we love to share some book design tips and inspiration on our blog!

50+ Eye-Catching Book Cover Ideas to Get You Inspired

Mar 14, 2025 – Book Design

If you're looking for some top-notch book cover ideas to inspire your own design, look no further! Read more →

Children's Book Template: Create a Perfect Layout (+ Download)

Nov 08, 2023 – Book Design

Download and use our storyboard to map out your picture book page-by-page before adding illustrations. Read more →

Can a Professional Book Cover Double Your Sales?

Oct 11, 2023 – Book Design

Let's find out how much a professional cover design can affect book sales — with our strictly scientific experiment. Read more →

The 6 Best Book Cover Templates, Reviewed

Sep 27, 2023 – Book Design

Looking for a simple, inexpensive book cover? These 6 online tools got you covered. Read more →

What Is an Index in a Book? Everything You Need to Know

Jun 07, 2023 – Book Design

Ever wondered what a book index is for, or how it's made? Read this post to take a peek behind the publishing curtain. Read more →

How Creative Poetry Book Layouts Can Elevate Your Verse

Jan 17, 2023 – Book Design

Want to know what goes into creating a poetry book layout? Learn how it all comes together from our experienced designers. Read more →

The Elements of a Book Cover: A Deeper Dive

Jan 21, 2022 – Book Design

Why are book covers the way they are? We reveal the role that each element of a book cover play, from the title to the back cover blurb Read more →

How to Find an Illustrator to Bring Your Children’s Book to Life

Dec 21, 2021 – Book Design

Learn how to find an illustrator for your children's book and give your story the visuals it deserve in 5 crucial steps! Read more →

How to Make an Ebook in 5 Steps (for Free!)

Nov 01, 2021 – Book Design

Learn how to make an ebook in 5 simple steps, using Reedsy Studio to write, edit, format, and export your final ebook — all completely for free. Read more →

The 13 Best Fantasy Map Generators, Tools, and Resources

Sep 22, 2021 – Book Design

Whether you fancy a randomly generated fantasy map as your muse, or designing a map from scratch, there's sure to be something here for you. Read more →

Subscribe to our newsletter!

1 million debut and bestselling authors have made Reedsy their home to learn more about book publishing, marketing tips and all things reedsy.com.