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Book trends to look for in 2024
Book trends are typically predictions based on what’s currently all the rage. The topics that are hot at the end of 2023 will likely remain on-trend into 2024. But ...
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7 reasons why photo books are worth it in the digital age
As a creator operating in the digital age, you may question whether photo books are still worthwhile. Despite increasingly easy access to tech like ebooks, online portfolios, and creator ...
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How to self-publish a comic book: the go-to guide for independent comic creators
In the imaginative realm of storytelling, few mediums captivate us as profoundly as comic books. With their unique blend of stunning artwork and engaging narratives, these sequential art forms ...
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How to make a zine: a beginner’s guide to getting started
Zines are self-published, small-circulation magazines or booklets that let creators communicate their opinions and concepts without the restrictions of more conventional publishing outlets. And if you want to learn ...
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What is print on demand for books, and how does it work?
Print-on-demand books have revolutionized the publishing industry, offering a flexible and cost-effective solution for creators, authors, and hobbyists alike. Let's say you created a professional photo book to compile ...
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What is a book dummy and how to make one: the ultimate guide
Editor's note on language: In the book business, a "dummy" is a mock-up of a proposed publication. It is not in reference to any offensive term.
How do you plan ...
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Self-publishing vs. traditional publishing
Whether you’ve just written your first book or your hundredth, the first step towards publishing it is choosing how to go from manuscript to print. In today’s publishing landscape, ...
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How to write a synopsis
So you’ve got to write a synopsis. If you're unsure where to begin and struggling to get started, you're not alone. They’re not long, but, just like a novel, ...
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How to Sell a Book Online
Humans have been telling stories since the very beginning. Petroglyphs, pictographs, and the fever of oral tradition have been our partners in communication since our species emerged. Today, we ...
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How to Design Your Book’s Back Cover
The front cover of a book may be what catches a reader’s eye, but it’s the back cover that usually convinces them to stick around, look closer, and peek ...
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The Front Steps Project
In early March of 2020, during the onset of the Corona Virus global pandemic, photographer Cara Soulia and marketing consultant Kristen Collins decided to donate their time to raise ...
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What is a chapbook?
A chapbook is a small book between 20 and 40 pages, often saddle-stitched or stapled (like a zine) since the format is designed for smaller print runs or DIY ...
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Author Spotlight: Mark Orr
We were beyond delighted when photographer and book-maker Mark Orr reached out to let us know that his book, Raintree County Memories – Remembrance of an Epic Area, had ...
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Author Spotlight: Forest McMullin
Fresh off the press, the story of Forest McMullin’s new book Late Harvest is a perfect example of how independent self-publishing can pave the way to traditional publishing success. ...
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5 best-selling book genres to self-publish for holiday books gift lists
Savvy self-publishers know that timing is everything when promoting a book. And what better time of year to leverage shopping trends and boost book sales than the holiday gifting ...
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Spotlight on Large Order Services | BOOM Portfolio Book
For artists and designers in the agency world, finding effective ways to showcase their work is crucial. The BOOM creative team at JSR agency specializes in illustration and animation, ...
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How to Sell Your Book on Ingram (and Why You Should)
When you self-publish a book, you have creative control over what goes into the book and how it will look. In this age of technology, you also have the ...
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How to self-publish a book: Guide to getting started
Learning how to self-publish a book may seem like a daunting undertaking. But today, it's never been easier. Self-publishing and print-on-demand platforms make creating and self-publishing a book accessible ...
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How to publish a magazine
Publishing your own magazine can be an exciting but daunting task. Whether you are creating a print or digital magazine, there is a lot to think about and plenty ...
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All About Digital Publishing
Digital publishing is great news for creative people. Never before has it been easier to create and distribute your ideas. With more people relying on their phones and tech ...
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How much does it cost to self-publish a book?
The cost of self-publishing a book falls on a broad spectrum that varies from project to project. In short, it can range from several hundred dollars to several thousand. ...
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Passion for Fashion—A Peek Inside The Collecteur’s New Book
We came across One Shoe, Two Shoe, Red Shoe, Blue Shoe in the Blurb offices and fell in love. The vibrant colors, the gorgeous photos, and the passion for ...
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How to Stand Out as a Creative
It seems that more and more people are entering the creative fields. On the surface, this is a great thing. It means new perspectives, new ideas, and more opportunities ...
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Layflat Visions from Graphic Designer Jarrod Bryan
For graphic designer Jarrod Bryan, the architecture of buildings is about much more than bricks and mortar. It demonstrates how the power of the creative process can bring one ...