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Scribus is a great alternative to InDesign. To use Scribus, firstly, you need to download one of its templates.<\/p>\n

Scribus Templates<\/h4>\n

Scribus templates must be downloaded first. After the download, you may go to Design. Under that option, others will be shown. Choose to design your book cover.<\/p>\n

The downloaded template provides information about all you need for the cover of your book. Details that must be included are:<\/p>\n

The size of the document<\/h5>\n
The area of bleed (taken from the edge of the trim)<\/h5>\n

The term \u2018bleed\u2019 is used during printing. It is not like the document’s margin. It must be larger than the book due to the pictures and colors that reach the edge. For the design to be attractive, the color and images need to go beyond the edge of the cover, and the excess is trimmed off the correct size. This excess is the area of bleed.<\/p>\n

The spine area<\/h5>\n

Create a spine area first. It prevents mistakes later in the development process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Scribus is a great alternative to InDesign. To use Scribus, firstly, you need to download one of its templates.
\nScribus Templates
\nScribus templates must be downloaded first. After the download, you may go to Design. Under that option, others will be shown. Choose to design your book cover.
\nThe downloaded template provides information about all you need for the cover of your book. Details that must be included are:
\nThe size of the document
\nThe area of bleed (taken from the edge of the trim)
\nThe term \u2018bleed\u2019 is used during printing. It is not like the document’s margin. 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