Lit Lingo

Last year, we saw an influx of striking and nostalgic book cover design trends, including bold title font, layered silhouettes, and near-omnipresent mustard yellow or teal book covers. In 2021, we’ll see a continuation of some of last year’s trends, as well as some fresh design ideas that can put your book front and center with this year’s bestsellers, and make it look like the memorable work of art that it is....

Depending on a book’s genre and content, it may include a variety of content types. Let’s learn about the most common parts of a book and how to use them in your publishing journey. Books can have some or most of these different parts; some are required while others are optional. They must appear in the correct order and formatted to standard....

They say it’s not what you know, it’s who you know, and this is certainly true in the book publishing world. For many authors (debut authors especially), networking can feel overwhelming and intimidating. Authors can spend a lot of time worrying about whether they're working with the right editor, the best publicist, or the ideal publisher for them and their book specifically. Our advice? Never underestimate the power of a great referral....

Excellent book covers can also serve as a reliable marketing tool, helping to attract your target audience and build your author brand. Communicating all this information can be a tall order for one book jacket. That’s why having a professional designer can make a tremendous impact on your book’s success. ...

In addition to print and digital editions, Books Fluent offers professionally narrated, expertly engineered and mastered audiobook production. Distribution and sales channels include Amazon, Audible, iTunes, and retailers worldwide. We also offer audiobook promotional services in the form of announcement videos, narrated teasers, and author interviews for engaging social posts....