GuideMay 2025
How to Get Your KDP Cover Dimensions Right (Every Time)
Amazon KDP uses a precise formula to calculate spine width based on your page count and paper type. Get it wrong and your cover gets rejected. Here is how it works.
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ComparisonMay 2025
Free vs Paid Book Cover Tools: What Self-Publishers Actually Need
Canva, DALL·E, and hiring a designer all have trade-offs. We break down the real cost — in money and time — of each option for indie authors.
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Cover Design Rules by Genre: What Readers Expect
Thriller covers use dark palettes and sharp fonts. Romance uses warm tones and script. Fantasy uses illustrated scenes. Break these rules and readers scroll past.
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