It could be used for the title or cover page but again, it is very familiar and a bit overused. It would be impossible to write an entire book in a capitalized font and would make it very difficult for the reader. The big argument we have against this familiar font is that it is capitalized.

Find something original that fits with the style of your book.

It’s everywhere! Simplicity is good but try something that is not seen in every magazine and newspaper in town. The real reason is that Arial is too overused. We don’t mind Arial as a font, but if you’re going for a simple look, use Helvetica instead. You might have some favorite fonts, but if they’re on the list below, DO NOT use them in your book! Here our a few of our least favorite fonts: Using sans serif font for things such as title and chapter headings, but serif for the main text, will create a believable and visually appealing book for your buyer. A combination of sans serif and serif can be used to make a book more interesting and easier for the reader. But when we read a book on paper, it is much better to use a serif font for the body of the text. When looking at a book online or an e-book, sans serif fonts tend to be easier for us to read. It’s important that your book looks more convincing than the books next to it on the shelf.Ĭhoosing the right font is also vital for readability. We tend to find serif fonts, like Times New Roman, more believable than sans serif fonts, such as Comic Sans MS.

Different fonts can look more credible and professional, while others look tacky and overused. Your choice also says a lot about you as an author. It contributes to creating a more compelling book that readers are drawn to. The font that you choose for your book is more important than you think.

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