Cover design

As much as we all like to think that we don’t judge a book by its cover, a beautifully designed cover admittedly grabs our attention.

In this section on cover design, browse our articles with insights from art designers, illustrators, and other publishing industry experts, on the value of a great cover.

Article
5 min read
3rd December 2024
Edited
3rd December 2024
This creative exercise, taken from A Writer's Journal Workbook, is all about the power of creating a mock book cover.
Blog
1 min read
21st June 2023

Created by The Bloomsbury Institute, in association with the Greater London Authority and the Mayor of London, Unpacking the Credits introduces...

Article
5 min read
21st June 2023
Edited
3rd July 2023
Selina Brown, CEO and founder of the Black British Book Festival, talks about the creation of the festival and her own journey as a writer.
Article
5 min read
26th October 2022
Edited
8th November 2022

1. You are a picture book illustrator who has already published several books. Have you always been interested in writing for this age group too?...