Book designs are the most inconspicuous form of design, which is one of the reasons a reader is attracted and attached to the book. It creates a meaningful connection between the reader and the book. Every piece of content ever written needs a framework. A book template is an example. It can help the publisher to write more efficiently as possible to reach their goal as a self-publishing author. It saves time from having to set up your own book file. Following a book design template also helps you in eliminating the time needed to format the book later, after you’ve finished writing. There are multiple reasons why self-publishers decide to use book design templates.
(1) PRODUCTIVITY
Productivity undoubtedly increases greatly when a self-publisher uses a design template for the book since the author has more control and therefore less stress which increases efficiency. Without a template, a publisher can be forced to spend hours of unproductive time on the book. When you start from a template, a large bulk of the work has already been done. All the publisher has to do is import, arrange, and format the new content for the author’s book. Not only do templates save time but they save money in the process as well. Standard templates are cheaper than a template designer, and some are free to use.
(2) CONSISTENCY
In any book, the appearance must be simplified and unique for both, the reader and the author, to actually enjoy the book. If the book is not consistent, the reader may get confused and lose focus and interest in the book, which is not good for the publisher. If a template is not chosen the publisher may have to think about how many words or pieces of information can be displayed on each page, whereas templates can help the book have a consistency form, structure, and appearance. Uniformity appeals to readers better than publishers who do not use book design templates.
(3) REDUCTION OF ERRORS
Every project has errors and omissions in them, but with templates, they’re all reduced, if not eliminated. Template elements such as headers and footers can serve as a reminder of points or sections to include, which may otherwise be left out. A lot of templates also come with the option to set your spelling language – so those without English proficiency can use tools to spell check their content, reducing the number of errors in the book.
(4) CHOICES
The amount of choices you have for templates is completely riveting, and there’s a guarantee that a self-published author can find what he or she is looking for in a matter of minutes. Every author has their own imagination and would like to reflect that in their work. The closest thing that comes to this is the variety of templates they can choose from according to their own taste. Variety helps in differentiating the types of books, for example, a template aimed for a book for a first-grader wouldn’t be the same as the template aimed for a non-fiction book targeted at adults.
(5) AVAILABILITY
There are millions and millions of templates available for free on the Internet. Instead of going to a professional publisher for the design template, which takes effort, time, and money, an author can self-publish and find the right template for themselves. If an author is willing to pay a small sum compared to a big publisher, he or she can find a unique and exclusive template for their book.
(6) READER ATTRACTION
A book without a template is like a cake without its cream; plain and boring. This is where templates come into play. Templates make the book not only eye-catching but also make the reader want to keep reading the book. They are visually attractive to readers and leave a significant impact on their reading journey. The right font’s and colors can be aesthetically pleasing. The text written is quick to read and the delivery can be as precise as the author intends it to be.
(7) INSPIRES
A book template will keep the author inspired as one cannot be a successful author without inspiration. If there’s no inspiration, an author will likely not complete the book in time or at all. Motivation and will power may be destroyed by the number of notes, issues, and confusions that arise from writing a book without any proper organization. A template can solve this problem for the author by reducing the workload and reduce the pressure. This helps speed up the process and allows the author to focus better.
(8) ORGANIZATION
The organization is key when it comes to writing books! A book template design acts as a book writing template. It not only walks you through the book itself but it will usually have a designated place for your research, notes, and other information. It keeps them together, yet easily accessible at the same time which will not only speed up the process but help brainstorm ideas and plots. While organizing notes, it also guides the author through the process of writing the actual content of the book, which is what an author would need to complete their book. Many templates are genre-wise, so the author will have the right setup from the get-go.
(9) REDUCES PLOT HOLES
A book might fail if the book has a major ‘plot hole’ because readers will notice the inconsistencies and lose interest through the book or finish it but not recommend the book. Spotting a plot hole becomes much easier with a book design template.
(10) POWER PLANNING
Book template designs are power planners and help keep the story straight, making the book a success in terms of content. It will make sure the whole process executes smoothly from writing to editing to publishing.
The template will make sure the author writes within the correct structure and hit all the important points of the type of book they have chosen to write. This is the reason why self-published authors, especially, should have a designated book design template.
