Tempe Public Library

Book Cover Design and Production Basics

Book cover design.

This workshop provides authors with a clear, accessible overview of book cover design fundamentals. Participants will learn how effective covers communicate genre and tone, how ebook and print covers differ in function and construction, and what technical considerations matter most—especially for print wraparound covers. The session emphasizes practical knowledge rather than DIY design, helping authors confidently evaluate covers, brief designers, and avoid common pitfalls.

Sharon Skinner holds an M.A. in Creative Writing. Her work has been published in a number of local, national and international publications. She previously served for eight years as the Executive Editor of Anthology magazine, a small press literary magazine published in Mesa, Arizona. Sharon is an active member of SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators) and serves as the Regional Advisor for SCBWI AZ.

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