Thread:TheKimbler1/@comment-30979292-20170530005033/@comment-30266474-20170530133724

All right! I'll list your original questions in order and answer them individually.

1) What can I use for the book cover?

Although public Minecraft images are copyrighted, I believe you are allowed to use one if it's your own image. For example, you wouldn't be allowed to use a poster made by Mojang, but you would be allowed to use a screen shot that you took in-game. You would still need to attribute proper credit to Mojang no matter what since the content of your book will be based around their product.

I personally recommend that your cover show some elements of your story. For example, if the climax of the novel is fighting the Wither, maybe have a cover picture of the character fighting him. That's just an example.

If you print out your own copy of your book, I would print the cover on Card paper (the kind of paper you would make a birthday card on).

2) What can I use for the book pages?

Since you are typing the story (I presume you're using Google Docs or Microsoft Word), you probably don't have to worry about physical pages this early. If you write the first draft of your book and want to print it out for a friend, using computer paper should be fine. If you choose to publish your book, the publisher will be responsible for using professional book paper.

3) How often should I add in pictures in a chapter book?

It's actually completely up to you. However, based on your age target, I recommend 1 or 2 pictures per chapter. But that's not hard and fast; there can be chapters that don't have any pictures, and other chapters that have 3 or more.

4) What is your recommended book size?

If you are referring to the dimensions of the book pages, I recommend that you write it in a 5.5 x 8.5 inch format (Google Docs refers to this size as a "Statement"). If you publish, a publisher will most likely give you options to choose a more specific size.

If you are referring to the length of your story, it sounds like your book will be read a lot by teens and young adults. I would suggest that you begin by aiming for 150 pages (of the 5.5 x 8.5 size dimension) and see how long it gets from there. This length will be a little harder for 8-year olds, but with a little focus they will be able to.

I hope this was helpful for you, HerobrineAC0318. Have a great day! :)