Bookmaking Tips & Ideas for Personal Projects
Some people know you as a DIY gifting guru, because you love creating personal photo books to share with friends and family. For you, making books is about celebrating moments, reminiscing, and passing on important stories. Holidays, vacations, weddings, birthdays, baby milestones. No matter the occasion, you’re the one snapping photos and the one who’ll turn those memories into keepsake books. Sound familiar?
Every book project looks a little different. So we put together design tips, ideas, and inspiration you can use today. From story to design to printed page, Blurb can help you get there.
INTERVIEWS WITH BLURB CREATORS
You belong to a creative, generous, and inspiring community of Blurb bookmakers. Find out how your fellow authors put their ideas in print.
Bryan Kitch, A Is for Anteater
Illustrated children’s book
Bridget Callahan, The Not-So-Italian Italian Cookbook
Cookbook
Dan Rubin, Sri Lanka
Travel photography
Hannah and Josh Eloge
Adoption profile book
Debra Pexa, Around the Table: A Family Love Story
Cookbook
BOOKMAKING & DESIGN TIPS
Your ideal book project is easy, personalized, and polished. Naturally, you love a good step-by-step tutorial. Quick BookWright templates? Absolutely. Using auto flow to fill your photo layouts? Bring it on. Keep up the great bookmaking with a few extra pointers.
Which Design Tool Is Right for You?
BookWright: Quick Design Feature + 10 Photo Book Templates
5 Tips for a Standout Book Cover
10 Tips for Making a Custom Cookbook
PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS
A sneak peek at your camera roll most likely reveals your family, friends, pets, travel pics, and favorite recipes. Learn how to make the most out of the photos you love.
10 Tips for Taking Better Photos
How to Curate Your Family Holiday Photos
PROJECT IDEAS & INSPIRATION
Everybody needs a little creative pick-me-up now and then. Check out these great book ideas to help spark your next personal project.
How to Make a Family Tree Book
How to Make a Grandparent Memory Book
Have an idea for your next book? Choose a format and get started today.