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Jul 12, 20224 min read
How to Review Your Proof Copy
Publishing is easy, but if you don’t know what you’re looking for, a bad book design can sink your chances. You can tweak your file...
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Mar 29, 20224 min read
7 Secrets of Custom Book Layout: Advanced Author Tactics
Have you ever picked up a traditionally published book and fallen in love with it? Not the writing, but the book itself?
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Mar 22, 20222 min read
Illustrations for Ebooks
Ebooks and illustrations don’t typically mix. Even though the technology has been there for a long time, adding illustrations...
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Mar 15, 20223 min read
Atticus: Features and Review
Atticus is the latest author tool from author software tool superstar Dave Chesson, whom you might recognize as the mastermind behind...
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Nov 16, 20213 min read
Vellum vs. Atticus: Layout Made Easy
If you’re new to layout, you’ve probably already realized that it can easily be one of the hardest parts of publishing...
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Sep 8, 20211 min read
20 Book Covers to Spark Your Creativity
A good cover design is a work of art, and great designs can easily sell themselves.
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Aug 23, 20215 min read
9 Paperback Layout Hacks to Publish Like a Pro
If you’re laying out your own paperback, you might be surprised at how intricate the process of book layout can be.
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Jul 9, 20213 min read
Book Binding: Intro for Authors
Self-publishing means learning a lot about the publishing process, but bookbinding is one step most authors skip learning entirely.
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Mar 24, 20214 min read
Top 12 Book Cover Design Tips for Self-Published Authors
Designing your own book cover?
This decision is risky, and most authors who try to design their own covers fall short of the elegant...
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Jan 15, 20214 min read
5 Font Facts for Authors
Whether you’re designing a cover for your book or just want to create an attractive interior...
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