How to Make an Ebook Cover
Creating an eBook can be a profitable and easy way to distribute your work. Rather than have to go through the hassle of finding a publisher, you can be your own boss and literary agent. In most cases, you can create your eBook in a word-processing program, such as Microsoft Word or OpenOffice, by exporting it as a PDF Acrobat file. An eBook cover, on the other hand, can be added later, after your book is finished, and created in a desktop publishing program, such as Adobe InDesign, for added flair.
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Instructions
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Create a new file in Adobe InDesign by hitting "Ctrl" and "N."
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Choose "Letter" as your file size, and set all your margins to 0p0.
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Choose the Rectangle Tool (M) to create a background for your cover. Select a color and make a box the size of the page. This will be your background color. See Picture 1.
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Decide on a font for your book cover. Something classic and not too busy usually works well.
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Create a text box on the stage and write out your book's title. Highlight your font and set its point size to at least 40 pt.
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Create a text box, and in the same font, write out your name in a smaller point size. See Picture 2.
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Import any photos you wish to place on your cover by navigating to "File," "Import" and selecting your photo. Place it on the stage.
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Adjust the size of your photo by dragging on one corner of the photo while holding down "Ctrl," "Shift" and "Option," with the Selection Tool highlighted.
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Navigate to "File," "Export," once you are ready to save the file. Choose "PDF" as your file type, and save it in a folder.
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Merge your PDF files. You can do this for free by using a merging program from MergePDF.net (see Resources).
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Select both your files in the order in which you want them to appear.
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Press the "Merge PDF!" button, and save your completed eBook and cover.
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Tips & Warnings
It is a good idea to design your eBook cover to be easily read in black and white.
