The realization came to me a few years ago, in a flash: maybe they just don’t care. You see, for years as a working book designer, I’d been used to diving into an extensive design process for each new book project. Using variations in fonts, layouts,...
Ed: This post is reprinted from Catherine Ryan Howard’s excellent blog Catherine, Caffeinated. The interview was part of a series of stops on blogs I undertook as part of the launch of our BookDesignTemplates.com site. However, I think there are some valuable...
I just got back from a fast trip to Chicago to attend the 2013 IBPA Publishing University, undoubtedly the biggest and most diverse live educational opportunity for indie authors and small publishers. This year’s lineup of presenters and instructors was no...
When independent authors get started publishing a book these days, their projects usually include plans for both print books and eBooks. And that makes a lot of sense. With the growing popularity of E-readers like the Kindle, it’s important to ensure the book...
Sometimes you want a post, sometimes you want a page. It’s not always easy to tell. In the early days of the blog, I only created posts, just trying to fill the needs of readers and my publishing schedule. As I got more comfortable with blogging and creating...