jennie on Nostr: Bigger words in the space available would definitely make a big difference, but if it ...
Bigger words in the space available would definitely make a big difference, but if it were me, I'd consider making the image smaller/wider OR even integrating the title into the illustration somehow...I'll add some photos so you know what I mean.
Some books do have smaller title type (The Very Hungry Caterpillar, for instance) but most have very large, high contrast title font.
I'd recommend this because it helps the title stay readable even when the cover is thumbnail size. Also, as a big "bookstagrammer," I've noticed that when I make videos on Instagram featuring my favorite books, some indie published books that I've featured unfortunately do not make their title text stand out enough to be seen in the video, whereas traditionally published books usually have titles that are bold & big enough to be read easily in any video I make. Same applies when catching attention on a bookshelf in a bookstore. So for better marketing, I'd suggest going bold!
Here's some examples of children's books with bold titles with some that integrate the title font into the illustration:
Some books do have smaller title type (The Very Hungry Caterpillar, for instance) but most have very large, high contrast title font.
I'd recommend this because it helps the title stay readable even when the cover is thumbnail size. Also, as a big "bookstagrammer," I've noticed that when I make videos on Instagram featuring my favorite books, some indie published books that I've featured unfortunately do not make their title text stand out enough to be seen in the video, whereas traditionally published books usually have titles that are bold & big enough to be read easily in any video I make. Same applies when catching attention on a bookshelf in a bookstore. So for better marketing, I'd suggest going bold!
Here's some examples of children's books with bold titles with some that integrate the title font into the illustration: