How to make a full print cover for Lightning source using a free online design tool
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Channel: CreativIndie · 2015 · Howto & Style
There are better ways to make book covers; but my purpose is to make it possible for indie authors to make high qualty book covers by themselves using free tools. Difficult - but not impossible. In this video I show you how to calculate your full print cover for createspace and lightning source; download a free template, calculate your spine width, and add the template to my online flash design tool so you can make your cover. You should save the art for the front cover separately (without the text) so you can add the text again and shift it over for the print cover. You can check out the tool here: (it's free to use; optional membership gives you access to cover design templates and some bonuses. http://www.diybookcovers.com
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