DIY Cover Design Checklist for Indie Authors | PDF + Notion Template

✅ Design Like a Pro (Even If You’re Not One)

If you're taking the DIY route for your book cover, this checklist has your back. From choosing the right fonts to exporting files in the correct specs, you’ll move from “where do I start?” to “hey, this actually looks good.”

💡 What’s Inside:

• Printable PDF version for easy reference
• Editable Notion checklist to guide your workflow
• Includes tips on sizing, resolution, and KDP export formatting
• Covers layout, typography, colour harmony, image sourcing, and genre fit
• Helps you avoid rookie mistakes for your coveted cover

🛠️ Perfect For:

• Indie authors designing their own book covers
• Writers on a tight budget who still want a pro-looking result
• Creative authors who like hands-on control over the visuals

✨ Why You’ll Love It:

• Walks you through each design decision with clarity
• Keeps things looking polished and genre-appropriate
• Because you can do better than Comic Sans