![]() In nonfiction, chapters indicate shifts in subject matter, as each section of a nonfiction book tackles one specific area of the overall subject. This type of break lets the reader know there’s a change in location, a change in time, a change in viewpoint, or some other major change in the storyline. This minimalist approach is widely used in the design of fiction, where uninterrupted reading is the goal. What’s Included on the Chapter Opening Page?Īt a minimum, chapter openers have a chapter number. In indie books we have the chance to coordinate the design of all interior elements with the cover design, too. Ideally the display typography and any other pictorial or decorative elements you use on the chapter opening pages will reflect the type used in the rest of the book, including the title page. ![]() ![]() I have to confess that my favorite part of book design is creating the chapter opening pages. ![]()
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