Derek Murphy – DIY Book Covers

The Ultimate Guide to Publishing on Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP): Step-by-Step Instructions for Preparing Your Manuscript and Book Cover

The world of self-publishing has opened unprecedented opportunities for authors to share their stories with readers worldwide. Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) platform stands at the forefront of this revolution,

by Derek Murphy

How to Make a Book Cover

My Favorite Book Covers of 2024 — And Why They Stand Out

With more than half of 2024 already in the books, it’s time to discuss one of my favorite topics in publishing: cover design. In this article, I’ve taken a look

by Derek Murphy

How to Make a Book Cover

The Ultimate Guide to Book Cover Design for Self-Published Authors

Introduction You've poured your heart and soul into writing your book, but here's a hard truth: readers really do judge a book by its cover. In the crowded world of self-publishing,

by Derek Murphy

Book Cover Design

AI Book Cover Generators: The Future of Book Design?

I started talking about Dalle2 when it first came out, and then Midjourney when I realized the potential for book cover design. A lot of people were unnerved by my

by Derek Murphy

Writing and publishing

8 Self-Publishing Mistakes That Can Destroy Your Dream Book

Written the book that took you months or even years? Must be exhausting and brain-tiring to compileall those words. Well, that’s over now. Let's focus on what is coming next—the

by Derek Murphy

Writing and publishing

The Ghost Behind the Words: Leveraging Content Writing Services for Your Book’s Success

As an author in today's digital age, the journey of writing and marketing a book can be as daunting as it is thrilling. I still vividly remember sitting in a

by Derek Murphy

Book Cover Design

100+ Nonfiction Book Cover Design Templates

Hey there! If you're a nonfiction author searching for the perfect book cover design, you're in the right place. Recently I designed a big package of nonfiction templates for my

by Derek Murphy

book marketing

Boost Your Book Sales with Print Marketing: The Ultimate Guide for Authors

In an increasingly digital world, print marketing continues to play a vital role, particularly for authors seeking to promote their books. From bookmarks to postcards to business cards, print marketing

by Derek Murphy

How to Make a Book Cover

How to Make Your Book Irresistible with Strategic Design

Are you ready to make your book so irresistible, readers can't help but pick it up? The secret lies not just in a compelling story, but also in strategic design. Knowing

by Derek Murphy

Book Cover Design

This One Design Trick Will Transform Your Book Sales!

Is there a magic trick to make your book sell like hotcakes? Perhaps not magic, but there's one design principle that might just do the trick. The secret? Embrace minimalism! The

by Derek Murphy

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