Description

Study genre signals, write a cover brief and develop AI-generated cover art within a broader design process. The guide also addresses typography at thumbnail size and the different requirements of ebook covers and print wraps.

Testing before publication follows the design chapters. A cozy-mystery cover provides the worked example, connecting visual direction, typography and genre expectations.
Book details

Length
21 pages
Word count
3,211 words
Chapters
7 numbered chapters, plus introductory sections, a worked example, troubleshooting and a final checklist
Formats
PDF and editable Word files

Complete contents

Before You Start
How to Use This Book
Chapter 1 · Genre Signals Readers Recognize
Chapter 2 · Writing a Cover Brief
Chapter 3 · Generating Cover Art with AI
Chapter 4 · Typography That Reads at Thumbnail Size
Chapter 5 · Ebook Covers vs Print Wraps
Chapter 6 · Testing Covers Before You Publish
Chapter 7 · The Rules for Covers
Worked Example · A Cover for a Cozy Mystery
Troubleshooting and FAQ
Publish-Ready Checklist

Worked example

A Cover for a Cozy Mystery brings the chapter topics together in one practical publishing project.
A practical chapter structure

The guide uses chapter goals, step-by-step “Do It Now” walkthroughs and checks for reviewing the work. The troubleshooting and FAQ section addresses common problems, while the Publish-Ready Checklist brings the final review into one place.