Creating an eye-catching book cover can be challenging. “Should I use an AI-generated book cover for my book?” is a question you might ask as you finish writing your masterpiece. The other option is getting a book cover designer, of course. But this option...
Embarking on the journey of self-publishing a book can be a revelation for many writers. It’s a path that transforms a manuscript—a labor of love often years in the making—into a published book. This transformation introduces authors to the intricacies of...
Creating a captivating book title page is a crucial step in the journey of self-publishing. Often overlooked, this page in the book’s front matter is not just a mere formality but a powerful tool in setting the tone for your book and enticing readers. In this...
In Brief: In book design we have to decide which style of pagination to choose: whether to keep widows and orphans or allow the bottoms of our pages to be slightly misaligned. This article presents both so you can make an informed choice. People often seem to divide...
In this previous article, we gave a breakdown of the different book sizes (or trim sizes) available and recommendations for which one to use for your book. Below we’ll recap what was previously shared about standard book sizes, along with popular POD and offset...
