Create an eBook in Canva
Templates make creating eBooks faster & easier in Canva
I sold my first eBook in 2007 on Etsy.
My shop sold original primitive hand embroidery patterns. The designs were drawn by hand on a light box tracing photos from my collection.
My customers were begging to know how I did it. The next design I made I took notes on each step of my process. Those notes turned into my first book.
It was a true labor of love but it took weeks to create with the tools available in the early 2000s.
Write and publish dozens of books every year with Canva.
Canva changed my publishing life. I went from publishing a few books to dozens of books per year. This schedule is easy to maintain with the use of templates.
Canva eBook templates will save you time, frustration and will increase your profits. Templates cut out many of the time consuming steps that new authors and content creators find frustrating.
There are two ways to get your hands on the perfect eBook template for your niche.
Create one from scratch in Canva
2. Find a Canva template and customize it for your brand.
Create An eBook Template from Scratch
Grab the free 40 page Canva eBook template from this post below and follow along.
Create a new design in Canva and select “Bound Document” as your design type. This will give you the option to use Canva Print to create physical copies of your book, including spiral bound. This service is competitively priced and allows you to sell hard copies in addition to digital.
Create your cover on the first blank page.
Put in a sample title, your byline and any graphics you want to use on the cover of every book. Use stock photos as placeholders. You can search templates to find book covers to get your started.
Add your next page.
Enter the copyright information that will appear in all your books.
Next up is the author page.
Use consistent messaging and keep the vibe similar to your social profiles. This is your first call to action for your reader, tell them what you want them to do next.
Include your photo, it goes a long way to building trust and familiarity. You don’t have to be a beauty queen, use a filter if you want to…have fun with it.
The Table of Contents follows, if you use one.
Use shapes and frames or graphic elements to break up the white space. Use emojis or icons in place of numbers, create a picture grid or use puzzle pieces as chapter numbers — get creative with this page & make it memorable.
This could become a signature style that sets you apart from other creators in your niche.
Chapter Pages
Graphic chapter pages are excellent visual dividers of information in your eBook. Avoid putting chapter headers on the text pages and opt instead for another way to make your book stick out from the competition.
Content Pages
Use headings on every page, break up the text and use photos on most pages. Create several variations tailored to your content, aim for 4–6 page layout templates to choose from.
Vary your pages with lists, fill in the blanks, journal blocks and photos.
Other Products Page
The last page of your eBook should be a decisive call to action. Link images and text to specific funnels in your business. Lead them by the hand to purchase another one of your books, courses or products.
Customize this Canva eBook Template for Your Brand
If starting from scratch feels overwhelming, use this done for you Canva eBook template.
