Charles Dickens not only has some of the most famous books of all time, but the Charles Dickens book covers are also inspiring for authors looking to create their own. Of course, with most famous books, they have been reprinted countless times so there have been...
Romance is a highly popular genre, and so, of course, romance book design is crucial. Whether you write contemporary romance, historical, or fantasy, your romance book design is the first impression your readers receive. Crafting your cover is imperative to the...
Sometimes, it’s important to refresh your knowledge of the basic parts of a book. It might not be glamorous or exciting, but it’s an essential part of making sure your book contains everything a reader expects. One example of these plain but essential basic elements...
Many writers who think about self-publishing are taken aback when they start to put their book together for publication. It’s one thing to work on a manuscript, sometimes for years, getting the ideas right, the words to flow, the overall thematic arc to shine...
The history of book printing goes back to the first Bibles pulled sheet by sheet off Johannes Gutenberg’s presses in Mainz, Germany in the late fifteenth century. The first books were attempts to replicate the handwritten books of the time, which varied widely....
Over the last few years, personalized children’s books have been flying off the online shelves – and it’s not hard to see why! With the option to add in their own name, address, hobbies, and even physical characteristics, children (and parents!) everywhere are...