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...
A lot of authors are likely entirely unaware of common book design mistakes. People often ask me, “How can you tell if a book has been designed by an amateur? I mean, it’s just a book, right?” This reminds me of the author whose book I was designing...
Many authors assume that their book disclaimers are supposed to be boring. They presume some pricey lawyers devised standard legalese, and they dare not depart from the norm. Not so. The law does not require a book disclaimer—a standard part of the front matter of...
Welcome to this issue of the Carnival of the Indies blog carnival. This issue is for December, 2020. We welcome your submissions on topics related to writing, self-publishing, book design or marketing books. A collection of outstanding articles recently posted to...
By Joel Friedlander Welcome to this issue of the Carnival of the Indies blog carnival. This issue is for November, 2020. We welcome your submissions on topics related to writing, self-publishing, book design or marketing books. A collection of outstanding articles...