10 Essential Elements for Coffee Table Books in 2020

Coffee table books are some of the essentials for most of us when it comes to welcoming guests. There is nothing more inviting than an artistic book, just waiting to be explored, sitting on the coffee table. It allows our guests to peruse, and helps them feel more at ease in our homes.

1. Have a nice cover.

We know there's the common saying that no one should ever "judge a book by its cover," but let's be honest, we all do. It's important to have a fun, playful, and artistic cover that caters to your audience. When it comes to coffee table books, a good cover is paramount to your success.

2. Have titles for each section.

Title each section according to its content. It will orient your reader. They will thank you.

3. Add as many pictures as possible.

You should add as many images as possible to your book and arrange them in creative ways. This will capture your readers' attention. After all, most of us really enjoy coffee table books for their beautiful aesthetics.

4. Add captions to each picture.

Even if the captions are short, it will be fascinating for your readers if they can learn a little bit about the origins of the images. Please do this. It will bring everything together.

5. Be concise.

Since coffee table books are mainly focused on visuals and short snippets of text, you will want your prose to be concise. Write as much as you can about a subject in as few words as possible. You will have more readers this way.

6. Add short histories.

If you are working on a book about the Yellowstone National Park, for example, you might want to provide a short history of the place. It will bring the readers into your world. It might even inspire them to go on adventures of their own.

7. Pick a theme and stick to it.

Whether you are writing about great art throughout the centuries, eclectic recipes, or all of the different species of trees, you will want to choose a subject and a theme, and stick to it. This will help you organize your book and it will help your audience follow along more easily.

8. Add a short introduction

Even though this book is mainly focused on images, you'll want to add a short introduction. Tell the readers why this particular subject interested you and share a few tidbits about the different elements of the book. It should help the audience relate to you as a writer and become intrigued about the subject.

9. Arrange your pictures in a creative way.

Some books have all of the images arranged on the same way on each page. Sometimes, this works, but, often, it can feel monotonous to the reader. Experiment with the layout of your pages and position your prose and images in different and creative ways throughout your book. It will keep your readers on their toes.

10. Edit your book.

Of course, every writer says this, but there's a good reason for it. You want your prose to be sparkling by the time they are viewed by a potential publisher of your content. It's worth looking over your book a few extra times or hiring an editor before submitting your content. You won't regret it.

I hope these tips and tricks have been helpful. Always make sure you understand the format of your book before submitting it and always continue to follow your passion. You can contact us at https://www.3ibooks.com/.