• There are plenty of reasons to re-release a book with a new book cover. Wondering if it’s your book's time? Here are 5 reasons why you may want to update ...

    5 Times to Update Your Book Cover

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    From time to time, you may notice one of your favorite authors rereleases a book with a new book cover. Often when an author’s book is adapted into a movie the book cover will change to match the movie poster. But there are plenty of reasons to rerelease a book with a new cover. If you’ve published a book and are wondering if it’s time to give it a design refresh, here are 5 reasons why you may want to update your published book’s cover. 1. If your cover looks outdated. If your book’s cover is starting to show its…

  • The publishing world is never stagnant, so it can be hard to stay on top of the trends. Here are the top 7 publishing industry trends happening right now...

    Top 7 Book Publishing Industry Trends

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    The publishing world is never stagnant, so it can be hard to stay on top of the trends. We’ve made it a little easier for you by doing the research. Top 7 Publishing Industry Trends Happening Right Now: 1. Audiobook sales are up. If you’ve been thinking about converting your published book into an audiobook, now is a great time to do it. Audiobook sales are up, and we don’t see this trend going away any time soon. The audiobook format is great for readers on the go or those who want to multi-task. Where it would be impossible to…

  • Book Cover Inspiration, Xulon Press

    Book Cover Inspo: How to Create the Perfect Cover for Your Book

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    All authors dream of having that perfect book cover, the one that will capture the spirit of our story. They want their book to be seen and talked about. Read on for a breakdown of what goes into a good cover design—and a little book cover inspiration.  At Xulon Press our team of designers use their experience, design skills, and knowledge to create the book cover your story deserves. Our authors stories range from autobiographies to self-help. Trim size selections vary (5×8 , 6×9, 7.5×9.25, 7.44×9.69, 8.5×8.5, 8×10, 8.25×11, etc.)  and influence the overall composition of the design. What works well for a…