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...
It’s been an exciting and unusual week here in the U.S., but now that the weekend is here and in full swing, the big news seems to be spring. Warm weather, sun dresses and shorts, and outdoor pursuits seem to be on lots of people’s agendas here in northern...
It’s amazing how often we can be surprised. How easy it is to miss the big thing that’s happening right under our noses. You get so wrapped up trying to build one thing that you miss the treasure you’re quietly amassing just out of sight. For...
Wow. Really, that’s been my response since we opened the doors on BookDesignTemplates.com on Friday. We went over 10,000 page views on the site within 72 hours. Almost a thousand authors downloaded the new Book Construction Blueprint. On the same day, my friend...
Recently I was asked to contribute an introduction to print book design for a publication that will be out soon. I decided to address the piece to an author who was thinking about self-publishing, but wondering whether it’s worth doing a print book. Here’s...