Review: Solid tips and advice, especially for non-fiction titles
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 14, 2012
Kristen Eckstein certainly delivers in this short, concise eBook about book covers.  It's not a step-by-step how-to.  That would probably take multiple volumes.  This little gem covers some very specific advice and pointers on maximizing your sales potential and visual appeal on book covers...print and eBook.  Yes, there is a BIG difference.For a short eBook, Eckstein's tips cover all the major points and issues she and her publishing team have mastered.  Tips include information and advice on the following and more.* Titles* Subtitles* Fonts* Colors (complementary and contrasting)* Resolution* Sources for illustrations, photos, and images* Branding* Expectations* Examples (LOTS of examples of successful book covers)Of all the tips, my favorite is the advice to look at your book cover in a tiny size to make sure it's still easily visible and readable.  A similar tip on fonts is especially helpful.  Not only does Eckstein advise clear, bold, easily readable fonts, she also lists favorites that she and her team have successfully used in various cover designs.  That suggested list of fonts alone is worth the price of the eBook.The author is absolutely right - "You have 7 short seconds to convince a buyer to pick up or click on your book - and their decision will be made primarily on your book cover."  ...and that's if you're talking about your book on a store shelf.  With online shoppers scrolling through search results, you might have as little as a second to capture attention.  Following tips from The "Wow" Factor CAN boost your chances.