So you want to be a writer? Many aspiring authors start with a clear idea in mind for their official book covers and layouts.

And now you can embark on that creative journey with the help of this guide. We've collected all the resources and tutorials you'll need to know how to make book templates like the professionals. Explore this selection from our authors to get inspired.

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How to Make a Book: The Basics

Making your very own book requires a little software know-how and a bit of creativity. Ready to get started? Check out these great tips to master the basics.

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  How to Make a Book Template

  In this tutorial, we break down the basics you need to know when designing your next book template.
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  How to Make a Book Cover

  Learn how to make a book cover template. You’ll pick up tips on how make a book in InDesign and create your own InDesign book template, from using InDesign...
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  10 Essential Tips in Creating Print Design

  Have you been wondering how you can take your print design materials to the next level? In this article, we give you ten great tips to take your design to...

Easy Book Tutorials

Or try out a stunning book cover with one of our easier lessons. Learn a variety of ways to make easy book layouts and covers using Photoshop, InDesign, and online print makers.

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  How to Create a Book Jacket Template in InDesign

  Learn how to design a book cover template in this step-by-step tutorial for your next best selling book!
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  How to Make an InDesign Book Template (Cover & Layout)

  In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to make a book in InDesign. Once created, InDesign book templates can be adapted with your own cover design, type...
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  How to Make a Fantasy Book Cover (With a Book Cover Maker)

  Learn how to make a book cover for a fantasy book by using an online book cover generator: Placeit.

More Book Tutorials

Continue your learning with more helpful book tutorials. This next batch will help you conquer everything from children's book designs to magazines and more.

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  How to Make a Book in InDesign

  Learn how to make a book in InDesign. Creating your own InDesign book templates doesn’t need to be daunting or difficult once you know a few basics.
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  How to Create an eBook in Adobe InDesign

  Ever wanted to easily convert your InDesign layouts to eBooks? With the right know-how, it’s super-simple to do. In this tutorial we’ll look at three...
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  How to Create a Children’s Picture Book in Adobe InDesign

  If you’re looking to design your own children’s book, this tutorial will show you how to create a high-quality template for the cover and inside pages, and...
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  Design a Hardback Cover for a Young Adult Fiction Book in Adobe InDesign

  Young Adult Fiction is an ever-growing sector of the publishing industry, and a popular genre for self-publishers. Here, we’ll look at how handwritten...
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  How to Design an Effective eBook Cover Using Adobe InDesign

  The downside of the explosion in digital publishing is the fact that the market is becoming increasingly saturated, and it can be difficult to make your...
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  How to Create Your Own Magazines: A Step-by-Step Guide

  This back-to-school guide will show you how to get started designing your own magazines, from adapting templates to creating your own contents pages. You’ll...
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  The Beginner’s Quick-Start Guide to InDesign (Tutorials, Tips & Resources)

  If you’re a beginner to Adobe InDesign, it can be intimidating knowing how to get started and what tasks the software is suitable for. Here, you’ll find a...
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  Learn How to Design a Book Cover in Our Latest Course

  If you want your book to reach more readers, you'll need a professional cover design. Learn how to make one in our short course, How to Design a Book Cover.
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  9 Top Tips for Making Creative InDesign Templates

  Templates are a great way to up your income as a freelance designer. Today, we show you nine top tips for making creative Adobe InDesign Templates.

Book Videos

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How to Make a Fantasy Book Cover (with a Book Cover Maker)

How do you make a fantastic book cover without confusing software? In this video, you'll discover the amazing benefits of Placeit online book templates to do just that. Learn how to create an incredible fantasy cover using simple tools and resources.

More Book Videos

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• Creating a Fantasy Book Cover: Introduction
• How to Put Your Face on a Glamorous Magazine Cover
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Premium Book Resources

Short on time? Discover the best book templates around from these premium resources. Get more incredible templates from Envato Market and Envato Elements.

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  28 Best InDesign Book Templates (Layout & Cover Templates)

  Want to be an author? Find your perfect book cover and layout! Check out this list of InDesign book templates from Envato Market and Envato Elements.
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  50+ InDesign Templates Every Designer Should Own

  These 50+ InDesign templates, from catalogs to letterheads and everything in-between, will give you a head start on creating your perfect design. Don’t even...
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  15+ Best Book Covers to Design Online With a Maker App

  Launch your next eBook with a helpful book cover maker. Find your favorite designs with this amazing list of resources from Placeit and Envato Elements.
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  19 New InDesign Templates Creatives Must Have in Their Arsenal

  Write that book you've always wanted. Get the latest must-have templates for Adobe InDesign exclusively picked from Envato Market and Envato Elements.
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  21 Best Brochure Mockups (Using an Online Mockup Generator)

  If you are looking for modern and versatile brochure mockups, here are 21 fabulous mockups that you need to see.
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  22 Best Magazine Mockups Using an Online Generator (Cover, Layout, Flat, and More)

  If you’re looking for the best magazine mockups to display different layouts of your magazine design, this list of the 22 best magazine mockup templates is...
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  27 Best Book Mockups Using a Book Mockup Generator

  Looking for a terrific book cover mockup to show off your book in a real-life scenario? This list of the 27 best book mockup designs may be just what you’ve...
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  26 Best Book Cover Designs & Ideas (With a Book Cover Maker)

  If you want to know how to create a book cover, this article will share plenty of cool book cover ideas and show you how you can make the best book covers...
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  24 Best InDesign ePublishing Templates (Digital Magazines & eBooks)

  Have an idea for a new eBook? Make it happen with this exclusive collection of ePublishing templates from Envato Market and Envato Elements.

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