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Science Fiction Book Cover Ideas - 10 Proven Elements
Design elements that sell science fiction books on Amazon. Based on bestseller analysis.
Cover Elements That Sell
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Spaceships
Proven to convert for science fiction books
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Planets or stars
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Futuristic cityscapes
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Technology elements
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Astronaut or space suit
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Blue and purple color schemes
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Lens flares
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Circuit patterns
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Sleek modern fonts
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Cosmic backgrounds
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Design Tips for Science Fiction Covers
- ✓ Use bold, readable fonts that work at thumbnail size
- ✓ Match genre expectations - science fiction readers know what they want
- ✓ Test 2-3 versions with different color schemes
- ✓ Keep the design clean - avoid cluttered compositions