CJarret Design

In the final installment of the font series, I design a simple cover using the concepts that we've discussed so far. I also touch on some other things to consider like font weight, using multiple fonts, and 'extras'.

The Importance of Fonts (Part 7: In Conclusion) So! We've gone through all the things to consider when choosing a font, but then I realized that I never actually chose one and shared it with you! So, we're looking for something that speaks to a 19th century man writ...

Today, we're moving on to regional fonts - characters that can help to convey a sense of place, for better or worse, on your cover (or wherever you use fonts).

The Importance of Fonts (Part 4: Region/Area) Okay, so we've talked about so many aspects already, but now let's address region; what does your font say about the location that your book takes place? We all use some variation of a written language and a lot about ...

Part two of my series on font choice is up! Today, I speak to defining the mood that you want your cover to invoke.

The Importance of Fonts (Part 2: Mood) To me, the most important thing to get right at the very beginning of designing a cover is MOOD, so let's start there. I always ask my clients and then myself, "What do you want a potential reader to immediately feel whe...

With Valentine's Day in mind, I released this Inked Heart tattoo-esque coloring book for teens and adults this morning. It features 50 unique designs of various human'ish and traditional hearts with a goth / steampunk / tattoo aesthetic. 🖤🖤🖤 Now available in my Amazon shop.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRLYB95D