Ready to turn that dream project into a published reality in 2025? We’re hosting a contest for you exclusively on our Instagram.  Here’s how to enter: Two winners will be randomly selected after the contest ends on February 4, 2025, each receiving a $100 Blurb gift card toward their next masterpiece!  * Remember to make […] The post Finish That Book Contest appeared first on Blurb Blog ..read more

Did you know that during the 2023 holiday season, U.S. consumers spent a staggering $211.7 billion online? That’s a 3.5% increase from the previous year, according to Adobe Analytics.  As this holiday shopping season approaches, self-publishers like you have a golden opportunity to showcase and sell your stunning books. Whether you’re a seasoned photographer with […] The post Black Friday book promotion ideas: a self-publisher’s guide to boosting sales appeared first on Blurb Blog ..read more

Empowering young voices through creativity and community—that’s the mission of the Creative Youth Collective. With a background in interdisciplinary arts and years of experience mentoring youth across the globe, co-founder Kathryn Ian Gentzke has co-created a unique space where young writers and photographers can bring their visions to life. In this interview, Ian Gentzke takes […] The post The Creative Youth Collective Anthology: Behind the Book with Kathryn Ian Gentzke appeared first on Blurb Blog ..read more

As we approach a new year, you’re probably brimming with a plethora of new ideas, aspirations, and goals. Instead of using pre-printed planners and notebooks, starting a bullet journal is a creative exercise to plan your ideas, prioritize your projects, and track your progress.  Bullet journaling is a versatile practice that melds creativity with productivity, […] The post How to start a bullet journal: a guide for creative minds appeared first on Blurb Blog ..read more

Jack Webster has more than five decades of experience capturing the high-octane world of motor racing. His magnum opus, Racing Pilots, is a testament to his passion and unparalleled access to sports legends. In this interview, Webster pulls back the curtain on his journey from behind the lens to the world of self-publishing. Whether you’re […] The post Racing Pilots: Behind the Book with Jack Webster appeared first on Blurb Blog ..read more

If you are passionate about creativity, you’ve probably heard someone say, “You should make a book,” and “It’s so easy.”  Although it can be relatively easy to make a book if you allow the software to make decisions for you, most of us who want more control know that making a book is far from […] The post Hit the Books with Dan Milnor: Your One-Hour Bookmaking Challenge appeared first on Blurb Blog ..read more

Architect, interior designer, and self-published creator Tina Dhillon is redefining what it means to age with style and intention. In this insightful interview, Dhillon shares her journey from creating Curated City Guides for design-savvy travelers to penning Unlock Your Style Voice, a workbook aimed at helping individuals discover and express their unique personal style in […] The post Unlock Your Style Voice: Behind the Book with Tina Dhillon appeared first on Blurb Blog ..read more

As we creep toward the latter stages of 2024, you would be hard-pressed to find a more poignant topic than artificial intelligence. AI has already begun to permeate our lives. Fitness tracking, music playlist suggestions, healthcare, customer service, security cameras, and more, and by all measures, this is only the beginning. Nearly thirty percent of […] The post Hit the Books with Dan Milnor: AI and the Creative Self appeared first on Blurb Blog ..read more

Atlanta-based artist, photographer, musician, and educator David Batterman is a true Renaissance man. His passion for creating thought-provoking pieces that challenge societal norms and explore the complexities of the human experience has led him on a remarkable journey, culminating in the release of his self-published book, Tonight’s Programming. In this interview, we embark on a journey through Batterman’s artistic odyssey, from his early days honing his skills in photography and printmaking at art school to his discovery of the power of collage after burning out in the world of corporate gr ..read more

When self-publishing a book of your photography, excellent image quality is crucial. Your photos are the star of the show and what will make or break the final printed product. Unlike digital images that you can easily adjust, once you print your book, there’s no going back. Reviewing and optimizing each image carefully will make all the difference in having a book you’re proud to share. As experts in self-published photo books, we’ve seen it all when it comes to image quality—the good, the pixelated, and the blurry. To help you get the best print result, we gathered the top tips from Blurb’s ..read more