The Visual Hook
In the digital bookstore, your cover is your only packaging. If your cover looks self-published or amateur, readers will assume the content inside is of poor quality.
Designing for Thumbnail Scale
Most readers discover books on mobile screens. Your cover must look compelling and remain highly legible when shrunk to a 100-pixel thumbnail.
Typography and Contrast
Bestselling covers prioritize large, high-contrast typography. The title must be easily readable in under a second. Avoid busy backgrounds that distract from the main subject.