Tips & Tricks

Everyone starts with an idea and a moment of inspiration, but how do we get from there to a finished book? In talking to people who have made books with ...

From the cover to the end sheets and the title page to the glossary, there are many elements that go into a book. And while you may not need ...

Seeing our customers’ creative work is a really fun part of working with a creative platform. New books are always floating around our office, delighting us with their originality ...

Look, I’ve done it too. And I work here. You know what I’m talking about: Submitting a book to print and realizing there’s a spelling error, grammar problem, wonky ...

Brace yourself I'm about to give advice on organizing your photos. Yes, Dan Milnor the original luddite is going to make some suggestions about organizing photos. But why on Earth ...

When you plan to make a book about your vacation travels BEFORE you go, your next trip could be greatly enhanced. (Especially if you plan to take the book ...

Some designers don’t draw. And some analog tools are hard to find. When I sketch on paper, I prefer to use non-photo blue pencils. But they’re practically obsolete. My work ...

Me and time got a tough-love relationship. When I was younger, I had all the time in the world. My biggest obstacle was having an idea to follow from ...

Whether you want to make a custom book for a close friend this holiday season or want to make a keepsake for the whole family to enjoy, your book ...

If you’re about to make your own book or print magazine, it helps to understand all the options and extras available to you. For a broad look at our product ...

The Blurb Holiday Gift Guide is full of some of our most successful indie bookmakers across a multitude of categories—from travel to cooking to photography to kid’s books. We ...