Your book cover is the first thing readers see—and it can determine whether they click “buy” or keep scrolling. In this episode, we explore how to find a book cover that grabs attention, attracts your ideal reader, and boosts book sales.Whether you’re self-publishing on Kindle Direct Publishing, preparing to launch your first novel, or refreshing an older book, this episode will give you practical strategies to make your cover work for you.Perfect for indie authors, self-publishers, and writers who want to strengthen their author brand, this episode will show you how to make your book cover a powerful marketing tool.Links from this episode and other helpful links (some are affiliate links):Las Vegas Book Festival (October 18, 2025)The Ruby Diamond (Publication date Oct. 1, 2025)Fiverr ShutterstockScrivener (the writing software I use)AlbaArango.com (my website and contact information)#bookcoverdesign #selfpublishingtips #indieauthormarketing #howtosellmorebooks #bookmarketingstrategies #authorbranding #writingtips #publishingadviceSocial Media links Instagram Threads YouTube TikTok Bluesky Facebook

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