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Posted On: October 21st 2026, 12:02 pm
YOUR BOOK COVER HAS TWO JOBS. 👀📚

Look incredible at full size.

AND look incredible as a tiny thumbnail.

Because most readers aren’t discovering your book while holding a beautiful paperback.

They’re scrolling.

And scrolling.

And scrolling.

Until something catches their attention.

So here’s your WEDNESDAY COVER DESIGN CHALLENGE!

📚 Open your book cover.

📱 Shrink it to thumbnail size.

👀 Ask yourself:

Can I read the title?

Is there enough contrast?

Does the genre come across?

Does the design still make an impact?

If everything disappears into a tiny blur, your cover might need another look.

A professional cover should be designed with real-world visibility in mind.

And that’s exactly what I love helping indie authors achieve. 💗

CUSTOM EBOOK + PAPERBACK COVER DESIGN

By Brandi Kae | Author HQ

💌 Need a cover for your next release?

DM me COVER + your genre!

👇 AUTHORS: Have you tried the thumbnail test?

#AuthorHQ #BookCoverDesign #IndieAuthor #AuthorBranding #SelfPublishing

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