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How To Design A STAND-OUT Book Cover For Amazon KDP In Canva

Want a standout book cover for Amazon KDP? Our course teaches practical techniques to create professional designs, even on a tight budget! Read more.

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Beginner
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2h 42m

As the founder of Global Self Publishing, an Amazon #1 Best Selling Author, and a Top-Rated course instructor, Romney brings a treasure trove of expertise from his experience in publishing over 350 books and resources globally. His extensive background as an executive business coach, speaker, and qualified teacher equips him with unique insights and strategies to empower you in the realms of self-publishing and personal development. With more than two decades dedicated to mentoring and teaching

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About This Course

Who this course is for:

  • This course is designed for beginners who are new to Canva or for those who want to enhance their understanding of the essential elements needed to create eye-catching cover designs.
  • It’s ideal for self-publishers or individuals who wish to create their own book cover for Amazon KDP to save time and money, while learning the essential principles of effective cover design.
  • This course is not recommended for advanced graphic designers who are already well-versed in the fundamentals of image creation and book cover design.

What you’ll learn: 

  • Discover the critical elements that make a book cover stand out in a crowded market.
  • Learn how to design paperback, hardback, and eBook covers for FREE using Canva.
  • Master the process of calculating and setting the correct orientation and dimensions for your book cover for Amazon KDP using free cover calculators.
  • Explore Canva’s features and techniques to create stunning effects and customize fonts and backgrounds using images.
  • Gain inspiration for your book covers through a guided tutorial that explains why certain designs stand out.
  • Understand key design terms such as trim size, file size, aspect ratio, color modes, and file types for successful uploads.
  • Learn how to properly format and save your cover files for both print and eBooks on major platforms like Amazon KDP and IngramSpark.
  • Create unique, professional book mock-ups for marketing.

Requirements: 

  • A ‘take action’ attitude to apply the ideas and strategies.
  • A computer with internet connectivity.
  • Patience to learn the proper skills.

The Ultimate Book Cover Design Course

Do you struggle with creating book covers that fail to catch the attention of potential readers? Imagine being able to design covers that not only captivate but also increase your revenue. If you want to learn how, join the best-selling course on Book Cover Design for KDP using Canva.

This course is taught by best-selling instructor and author, Romney Nelson. With over 25 engaging lessons and 3 hours of high-quality video content, this comprehensive course will teach you the essential steps and strategies to design a standout book cover for Amazon KDP that attracts more customers and boosts your book sales.

Practical, Step-by-Step Processes for Designing Captivating Covers

Through practical, step-by-step guidance, you’ll learn how to design eye-catching book covers, create 3D mock-ups, and format your paperback, hardback, and eBooks—all using Canva. And the best part? You can do it without breaking the bank. Whether you’re working on a tight budget or have no prior design experience, creating a DIY book cover is easy once you master the basics laid out in this course.

But don’t just take our word for it—here’s what some of our students have to say:

★★★★★

The BEST course I’ve taken! Also, the BEST instructor I’ve had. If I could give this course a TEN Star, I WOULD! Thanks to my favorite instructor! D.Byrd

★★★★★

“I can’t wait to apply all this new knowledge to my book covers and improve my sales!” – Brenda Cyr

★★★★★

Awesome!!! This is my second course with Romney and I really enjoyed it! I like his teaching style and I appreciate him sharing his tips and wisdom, I gained a lot of value. Thanks so much!!! Jamie Galifi

Design High-Converting Book Covers TODAY!

In this course, you’ll discover how to create book covers that not only grab the attention of potential readers but also boost your book sales. You’ll learn practical techniques and advanced strategies to design original, eye-catching book covers in Canva, even on a limited budget.

This course covers all the essential steps—from core design principles and formatting for paperbacks, hardbacks, and eBooks, to front and back cover design. You’ll also learn how to prepare and upload the correct files and formats to self-publishing platforms like Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, and Draft2Digital.

So, what are you waiting for? Enroll now and take the first step toward creating stunning book covers that will elevate your books and captivate readers around the world!

There’s no limit to what you can do. Browse my courses and find your power.

Our Promise to You

By the end of this course, you will have learned how to design a professional, eye-catching book cover for Amazon KDP, master essential design techniques, and confidently format and upload your cover to top self-publishing platforms.

10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.

Get started today!

Course Curriculum

Section 1 - Introduction
Taking Action For Book Cover Creation 00:00:00
Main Contents Of The Course 00:00:00
Introduction To Our Design Platform – Canva 00:00:00
Section 2 - Critical Elements Of Cover Design
Why Book Cover Design Is So Important! 00:00:00
The Key Elements Of Book Cover Design 00:00:00
Choosing The Right Color Combinations 00:00:00
Amazon Book Cover Research 00:00:00
Front And Back Cover Design Elements 00:00:00
The Basic Design Elements I Use With Canva 00:00:00
Section 3 - Cover Dimensions
Introduction To Cover Trim Sizes On KDP 00:00:00
Cover Calculator Trim Size Tool 00:00:00
Creating Our Templates For Covers On Canva 00:00:00
Section 4 - Book Design
An Introduction To Book Cover Design 00:00:00
Front Cover Design 00:00:00
Back Cover Design 00:00:00
Hardback Formatting 00:00:00
Cover Design Alternative Using Book Bolt 00:00:00
eBook Formatting 00:00:00
Section 5 - Final Proof
Getting Ready To Upload And Print 00:00:00
Publishing Options 00:00:00
Book Mock-Ups 00:00:00
Section 6 - Project 'DESIGN'
Book Cover Project 00:00:00
Section 7 - Thank You
Conclusion 00:00:00

About This Course

Who this course is for:

  • This course is designed for beginners who are new to Canva or for those who want to enhance their understanding of the essential elements needed to create eye-catching cover designs.
  • It’s ideal for self-publishers or individuals who wish to create their own book cover for Amazon KDP to save time and money, while learning the essential principles of effective cover design.
  • This course is not recommended for advanced graphic designers who are already well-versed in the fundamentals of image creation and book cover design.

What you’ll learn: 

  • Discover the critical elements that make a book cover stand out in a crowded market.
  • Learn how to design paperback, hardback, and eBook covers for FREE using Canva.
  • Master the process of calculating and setting the correct orientation and dimensions for your book cover for Amazon KDP using free cover calculators.
  • Explore Canva’s features and techniques to create stunning effects and customize fonts and backgrounds using images.
  • Gain inspiration for your book covers through a guided tutorial that explains why certain designs stand out.
  • Understand key design terms such as trim size, file size, aspect ratio, color modes, and file types for successful uploads.
  • Learn how to properly format and save your cover files for both print and eBooks on major platforms like Amazon KDP and IngramSpark.
  • Create unique, professional book mock-ups for marketing.

Requirements: 

  • A ‘take action’ attitude to apply the ideas and strategies.
  • A computer with internet connectivity.
  • Patience to learn the proper skills.

The Ultimate Book Cover Design Course

Do you struggle with creating book covers that fail to catch the attention of potential readers? Imagine being able to design covers that not only captivate but also increase your revenue. If you want to learn how, join the best-selling course on Book Cover Design for KDP using Canva.

This course is taught by best-selling instructor and author, Romney Nelson. With over 25 engaging lessons and 3 hours of high-quality video content, this comprehensive course will teach you the essential steps and strategies to design a standout book cover for Amazon KDP that attracts more customers and boosts your book sales.

Practical, Step-by-Step Processes for Designing Captivating Covers

Through practical, step-by-step guidance, you’ll learn how to design eye-catching book covers, create 3D mock-ups, and format your paperback, hardback, and eBooks—all using Canva. And the best part? You can do it without breaking the bank. Whether you’re working on a tight budget or have no prior design experience, creating a DIY book cover is easy once you master the basics laid out in this course.

But don’t just take our word for it—here’s what some of our students have to say:

★★★★★

The BEST course I’ve taken! Also, the BEST instructor I’ve had. If I could give this course a TEN Star, I WOULD! Thanks to my favorite instructor! D.Byrd

★★★★★

“I can’t wait to apply all this new knowledge to my book covers and improve my sales!” – Brenda Cyr

★★★★★

Awesome!!! This is my second course with Romney and I really enjoyed it! I like his teaching style and I appreciate him sharing his tips and wisdom, I gained a lot of value. Thanks so much!!! Jamie Galifi

Design High-Converting Book Covers TODAY!

In this course, you’ll discover how to create book covers that not only grab the attention of potential readers but also boost your book sales. You’ll learn practical techniques and advanced strategies to design original, eye-catching book covers in Canva, even on a limited budget.

This course covers all the essential steps—from core design principles and formatting for paperbacks, hardbacks, and eBooks, to front and back cover design. You’ll also learn how to prepare and upload the correct files and formats to self-publishing platforms like Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, and Draft2Digital.

So, what are you waiting for? Enroll now and take the first step toward creating stunning book covers that will elevate your books and captivate readers around the world!

There’s no limit to what you can do. Browse my courses and find your power.

Our Promise to You

By the end of this course, you will have learned how to design a professional, eye-catching book cover for Amazon KDP, master essential design techniques, and confidently format and upload your cover to top self-publishing platforms.

10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.

Get started today!

Course Curriculum

Section 1 - Introduction
Taking Action For Book Cover Creation 00:00:00
Main Contents Of The Course 00:00:00
Introduction To Our Design Platform – Canva 00:00:00
Section 2 - Critical Elements Of Cover Design
Why Book Cover Design Is So Important! 00:00:00
The Key Elements Of Book Cover Design 00:00:00
Choosing The Right Color Combinations 00:00:00
Amazon Book Cover Research 00:00:00
Front And Back Cover Design Elements 00:00:00
The Basic Design Elements I Use With Canva 00:00:00
Section 3 - Cover Dimensions
Introduction To Cover Trim Sizes On KDP 00:00:00
Cover Calculator Trim Size Tool 00:00:00
Creating Our Templates For Covers On Canva 00:00:00
Section 4 - Book Design
An Introduction To Book Cover Design 00:00:00
Front Cover Design 00:00:00
Back Cover Design 00:00:00
Hardback Formatting 00:00:00
Cover Design Alternative Using Book Bolt 00:00:00
eBook Formatting 00:00:00
Section 5 - Final Proof
Getting Ready To Upload And Print 00:00:00
Publishing Options 00:00:00
Book Mock-Ups 00:00:00
Section 6 - Project 'DESIGN'
Book Cover Project 00:00:00
Section 7 - Thank You
Conclusion 00:00:00

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