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How to Review Your Proof Copy

Publishing is easy, but if you don’t know what you’re looking for, a bad book design can sink your chances. You can tweak your file...

7 Secrets of Custom Book Layout: Advanced Author Tactics

Have you ever picked up a traditionally published book and fallen in love with it? Not the writing, but the book itself?

Illustrations for Ebooks

Ebooks and illustrations don’t typically mix. Even though the technology has been there for a long time, adding illustrations...

Atticus: Features and Review

Atticus is the latest author tool from author software tool superstar Dave Chesson, whom you might recognize as the mastermind behind...

Vellum vs. Atticus: Layout Made Easy

If you’re new to layout, you’ve probably already realized that it can easily be one of the hardest parts of publishing...

20 Book Covers to Spark Your Creativity

A good cover design is a work of art, and great designs can easily sell themselves.

9 Paperback Layout Hacks to Publish Like a Pro

If you’re laying out your own paperback, you might be surprised at how intricate the process of book layout can be.

Book Binding: Intro for Authors

Self-publishing means learning a lot about the publishing process, but bookbinding is one step most authors skip learning entirely.

Top 12 Book Cover Design Tips for Self-Published Authors

Designing your own book cover? This decision is risky, and most authors who try to design their own covers fall short of the elegant...

5 Font Facts for Authors

Whether you’re designing a cover for your book or just want to create an attractive interior...

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