Book Design Basics

Elevate your self-published book's quality, attract more readers, and boost your credibility as an author!

    1. Video: Book Cover Design Basics

    2. PDF: Module 1 Slides

    1. Video: Book Formatting Basics

    2. PDF: Module 2 Slides

What makes a professional book!

  • $47.00
  • 4 lessons
  • Plan your book cover to attract readers.
  • People won't believe you're self-published!
  • No tech experience necessary!

Have you experienced:

  • A cover design that made you want to keep scrolling...

  • Reading a book that interrupted you with weird formatting, hanging words and page numbers in strange places...

  • A book that seemed good at first, but made you cringe when you started to read it?

Don't Let that Book be YOURS!

Get the foundation you need to NOT appear self-published.

OR Save MORE with the Bundle!

Get access to ALL courses + bonuses in The Publishing Expert Series for one low bundle price! (Payment Plan available!)

7 Courses Included!

- Write & Edit Your Book with AI
- Book Design Basics (this course)
- Book Cover & Interior Design with Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Affinity products
- Book Cover & Interior Design with PowerPoint & Canva
- Printing & Publishing Essentials
- Create Audiobooks Using AI
- Market Your Book (& with AI)
- BONUS Publishing Checklist!
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Wouldn't you rather...

  • Attract more readers!

    Gain insights into cover design elements that attract readers and effectively market your book.

  • Look professional!

    Master foundational design principles to enhance readability and maintain a professional appearance!

  • Save time!

    Learn time-saving techniques using styles and templates for efficient book formatting.

Revolutionize the way you approach book design!

✅ Module 1: Book Design Basics

  • Learn exactly what you need to create a winning book cover design.
  • Plan a successful cover layout, from front to back and even the spine! (More than just e-books!)
  • Discover the top two publishing companies and where exactly to access their cover templates!

✅ Module 2: Book Formatting Basics

  • Avoid negative reviews with a clean, readable book interior layout.
  • Discover why styles are important time-saving devices and the basics of using them.
  • Get the best fonts to use, from font type to size.
  • Stack up professional layouts alongside ones that will make readers cringe (and leave a bad review).
  • And much, much more!

✅ Bonus PDFs: Slides for each module for easy reference!

Don't take our word for it...

Here's what actual students like YOU are saying about The Publishing Expert course series!

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“Tony's advice regarding aspects of publishing should inspire even new authors to have confidence that they can produce high quality books.”

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“Tony's new training "The Publishing Expert" series is one of his best yet. I learned so much and am looking forward to making my book writing and publishing easier with the insights he gave in the different modules.”

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“As with his other courses, Tony has overdelivered and I can't wait to see the rest of the publishing series.”

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“Tony always overdelivers and he does not disappoint. His training on this subject is the best I’ve seen anywhere.”

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Why Publish Your Own Book?

  • Leave Your Legacy

    Share your unique voice and ideas with a global audience.

  • Be the Expert

    Establish credibility and authority in your field of expertise.

  • Increase Income

    Create a passive income stream through book sales and related opportunities.

Your Investment Today Includes...

  • 2 Modules Expert Training

  • Session Slides PDFs

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Encourage positive reviews of your book, starting today!

About Your Instructor

Tony Laidig

Senior Instructor

Tony Laidig, known as The Public Domain Expert, has been pioneering AI art and writing strategies since 2019... long before they became mainstream. With over 18 years of experience in graphic design, he has created more than 600 book covers, including several featured on the New York Times Best-Seller list.

His extensive expertise in the public domain makes him a leading authority on its complexities, strategies, and the creative opportunities presented by AI technology.

As an educator, Tony has shared his knowledge through more than 2,000 course modules, covering everything from publishing and book design to photography, art creation, children's literature, video creation, and more.

When he's not teaching or creating, Tony embraces a life of adventure, traveling the open road in an RV with his wife, Kristen, and their two feline companions. Along the way, he continues to write, create art, and capture the beauty of his surroundings through photography.