Clarity Designworks

Clarity Designworks is your partner in publishing and go-to resource for transforming manuscripts into stunning books that capture attention and the imagination

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The cover is your book’s sale pitch. That means its job is to entice the reader to want more, not to tell the whole story in a single visual. We strive for clarity of concept — a powerful image beats a cluttered one every time.

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When you are evaluating cover designs, put yourself in the reader’s shoes and ask:

• Is the message clear?
• Does the style align with the content?
• Does the cover inspire the reader to want more?

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Are you writing a nonfiction book & planning to self-publish but don’t know how to do it?

It means you are the publisher, but it doesn’t mean you have to do everything yourself.

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“Recognizing the need is the primary condition for design.”
–Charles Eames

Your book cover is a prime example of recognizing your potential reader's need to read your book. A fabulous cover will stand out.

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The book cover’s job is not to tell the whole story. Its job is to show the reader, in the simplest way possible, why the book matters to them, and in doing so, why they should read it. If that sounds more like marketing than design, that’s because it is.

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Whether you’re a coach, speaker, executive, business owner, or any type of professional with wisdom to share, you may be giving serious thought to writing a book.

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grammar
noun
the whole system and structure of a language or of languages in general, usually taken as consisting of syntax and morphology (including inflections) and sometimes also phonology and semantics.

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“Art isn't only a painting. Art is anything that's creative, passionate, and personal. And great art resonates with the viewer, not only with the creator."
-Seth Godin
This Godin quote applies to your book cover and title.
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Even the best writer needs an editor to polish their words. Interview editors to find one who is a good fit for your project and personality, then have them assess your manuscript to determine the level of editing it needs.

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First-time authors often get wound up about the publishing process as they venture into uncharted waters. We help authors navigate each step and stay on course in their publishing journey.

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Thanks to the alluring power of video, a good book trailer can be a wonderful promotional tool when designed with a clear aesthetic that fits the book.

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If you look inside a book and the type is hard to read or the structure is confusing, you move on. A well-designed book engages you and you just start reading. You don't notice the design. My goal is to do my job so well, you don't notice my work.

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Thank you, Hope, for this glowing recommendation:

"In the crowded book publishing world, Carla is the real deal. She makes self publishing a book seamless!"

Hope Timberlake, “Speak Up, Dammit!”

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Pivoting your businesses means figuring out how to leverage your expertise in new ways. That's what publishing a book is about. Sharing your knowledge, system or program in a professionally designed book positions you as an expert and provides instant credibility.
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“A man who is not born with the novel-writing gift has a troublesome time of it when he tries to build a novel. I know this from experience. He has no clear idea of his story; in fact he has no story.”
-Mark Twain

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Clarity Designworks helps our clients do things that are hard — grab someone's attention, get them to take action, simplify a complex subject, deliver on a tight deadline. We'll pull the proverbial rabbit out of the hat.

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3 Key Points for Book Cover Design

1. Focus
2. Think small
3. Appeal

Sounds simple, right? This short video clarifies these points.

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2022 Book Printing Market Outlook: Positivity, But Challenges Persist
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Is speed to market a priority? Consider publishing an eBook first while paper shortages impact print books. Reach out if we can help.

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POD, ISBN, KDP — this is the mumbo jumbo of my work as a book designer. My clients usually don't know these terms when we get started, but they certainly do by the time they become a published author.

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“Design is in everything we make, but it’s also between those things. It’s a mix of craft, science, storytelling, propaganda, and philosophy.”
— Erik Adigard

Your book cover needs to convey what your book is about in a split second.

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I knew I was in good hands the moment I met with Carla. She obviously knows the ins and outs of book design and book publishing. On top of that, Carla is a calm presence to work with.
Donna Weber, “Onboarding Matters”

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