Today I have some graphic design tools to help you attract more readers online for your next book. Here’s four links with tips and tricks to kick start your work week.

A compelling book cover is a must when it comes to attracting an audience. A professional quality design can greatly improve your sales and visibility. You don’t need to spend a lot of money in order to create something that will help your book stand out from the rest. By using these top resources you can build a cover that will resonate visually and show people exactly what you work is about. Would you like to improve your current or upcoming design? Take advantage of these great tools, and let me know how these work for you!

1) Edit, design and market your book – Reedsy

Bring your dream to reality and go beyond writing and design. Reedsy is a service that connects authors with professional who can help edit, design, and get the word out online. Take an online course on how to self publish then choose from over 500 designers who will help you produce a high quality publication. Many different tools are included on their website along with opportunities to collaborate with other writers.

2) Get a visual preview of your book on all devices – Mockup Photos

Quickly put together highly attractive visuals that will showcase your book on both mobile and computer devices. Mockup Photos allows you to create a preview as the reader would see it for all of your marketing needs. The tool will convert your cover and place the image in hundreds of different professional-quality stock images. Browse examples and have fun presenting your work to the online world.

3) Powerful eBook covers – Online eCover Creator

Quickly create outstanding eBook designs without the need to download software. Online eCover Creator includes over 200 styles to choose from along with stock images, an editor, a large selection of fonts, and backgrounds. Create custom bundles with multiple designs as well as cloud access from any device. There are several membership packages to help you get started on your upcoming online publication.

4) eBook management – Calibre

Would you like to categorize all of your collections for free? Calibre is an open-source software that can be downloaded to your computer and used to save your favorite books as well as your own. Gain insights and ideas on what readers are seeking after as well as gather inspiration for your next book cover.

Hopefully you will find these graphics tools useful to your book marketing strategy. Are there any that you would like to add as well?

Have fun with these tips and tools.

Wishing you a FAN-tastic week!

Susan