Write What You Love… To Market
Asking “should I write what I love or write to market?” is the wrong question. The writing world has manufactured a false binary that’s keeping writers from building sustainable careers. It’s not about compromise. It’s about understanding what you genuinely love writing and finding readers who are h
Fire Your Cover Artist
Your indie book cover doesn’t need expensive custom artwork to compete with traditional publishers. After thirty years in graphic design, I’ve learned that bold typography often outperforms elaborate illustrations—especially at thumbnail size where most readers first see your book. Typography-focuse
Characters Holding Novels They Appear In
Figured it would be fun to make images of characters holding copies of the books they appear in, so here
Book Cover Design Services
Your book cover has one job: make browsers stop scrolling and click “Buy Now.” Generic templates and amateur covers are invisible. You need professional design that captures your book’s essence and signals you’re worth their time. I’ve been doing this for over twenty years—simple or complex, realist
