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New Self-Publishing Options from Blurb and Book Design Templates

by Joel Friedlander | Aug 19, 2014 | Book Design, Book Production, Self-Publishing

For many years self-publishers have been frustrated. I’m not talking about the usual ups and downs of indie publishing. No, I’m talking about authors who want to publish books with lots of full color photos or illustrations, and who want to take advantage...

Meet Three Amazing Teenage Self-Publishers (Video)

by Joel Friedlander | Jun 29, 2011 | Book Design, Self-Publishing

How old do you have to be to become a self-publisher? I never thought of that question before a couple of weeks ago, when I attended a special event at my son’s high school: Senior Projects Night. At the school, seniors spend most of the year involved in a...

After the Ribs: Memorial Day Mail Bag

by Joel Friedlander | May 30, 2011 | Book Production, Self-Publishing

I cooked my 5-hour ribs for a dozen people today. When I sat down at my computer tonight, I had these two questions in my inbox, and I thought I would share them with you: Question: Must my book start on Page 1? The front matter is 17 pages. Do I start Chapter 1 on...
Self-Publishing Basics: How to Pick the Size of your Book

Self-Publishing Basics: How to Pick the Size of your Book

by Joel Friedlander | Sep 13, 2010 | Book Construction Blueprint, Book Design, Self-Publishing

Ed: Trim sizes in this post were updated on January 30, 2015. As soon as you get serious about self-publishing a book, you are confronted with the choice of what size your book ought to be. For instance, if you want to get a price on how much a book will cost to...

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