Book Design
Tips on Formatting a Book Interior
Formatting the interior of your book can be tricky– and if you don’t do it well, it can give you away as a novice. If you’re going to do it yourself, here are a few
Book Design
What Makes a Good Book Cover?
That’s a question I wrestled with as I walked the aisles of BookExpo 2016. A great cover can be the secret sauce that gives a book the oomph it needs to get discovered. But how
Book Design
Print book, ebook, or both?
I help writers publish books in both print and ebook formats. But I’ll admit: I have a strong preference for print. That’s because I find it easier to read print books than ebooks–despite all the
Book Design
How to Publish a Book With Color Interior
When I work with writers, I often hear that they want to produce a book with a color interior (such as a children’s book, a cookbook or a photography book). In these cases, I often
Book Design
BookExpo 2015 Connects Writers with Publishing Services
Book Expo America, the big New York show for publishers, featured several new resources for self-published writers. Here’s a roundup: • BookWorks founder Betty Sargent and BookDesigner founder Joel Friedlander have teamed up to publish
Best Fonts for Book Covers
I’m working with an author on a book cover for a nonfiction book with strong commercial potential. Since the cover is among the top 3 reasons why readers buy a book, we’re working closely with