Designing a book cover

tip: hire professionals!

I hope this Monday missive finds you well. I hope that my writing here inspires your own stumbling toward genius. That you are engaged in projects that are meaningful to you. Even if your projects are wild, daunting, feel beyond your reach, or demand that you live in uncertainty and discomfort, I believe it’s worth it.

This week, we’re delving into book cover design. I’ve been enjoying the Substack of Nathaniel Roy, a book designer. As an ardent lover of design - all kinds - home, experience, graphic design - I geek out on his A Book Designer’s Notebook about what goes into book cover design.

In today’s post, I will share where I am with the cover design.