Which Font to Choose for my Book?

Fonts are an essential element of a book’s design. The right font can significantly improve the readability of a book and enhance the overall reading experience. Fonts of a book are chosen very carefully by the typesetting team. Apart from the content of the book, reader’s interest in reading also depends on the ease of its readabilit. So, font selection is an important aspect in preparing your manuscript for publishing.

Some factors that should be taken care while selecting a font are:

  • spacing between letters
  • typeface
  • size of fonts

Common Fonts used in Books: 

  • Garamond – a classic serif font with a timeless look that is easy to read.
  • Baskerville – a sophisticated serif font that is ideal for books and other long-form texts due to its high legibility.
  • Georgia – a modern serif font designed for digital screens that is easy to read and looks great on both print and digital formats.
  • Palatino – a classic serif font with a slightly more modern feel that is easy to read and ideal for longer texts.
  • Helvetica – a sleek and modern sans-serif font that is easy to read and looks great on both print and digital formats.

Emilie

Emile is constantly engaged with the authors in suggesting and carrying forward their books for publishing. Her areas of expertise include self-publishing, direct sales, and marketing. When she's not hassling people for deadlines you can find her sitting on her couch, watching series with some good food.

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