What Is an Index in a Book? Everything You Need to Know
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Ever wondered what a book index is for, or how it's made? Read this post to take a peek behind the publishing curtain ..read more
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How Creative Poetry Book Layouts Can Elevate Your Verse
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1y ago
Want to know what goes into creating a poetry book layout? Learn how it all comes together from our experienced designers ..read more
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The 45 Best Book Covers of 2020 — Feast Your Eyes!
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2y ago
To cap this eventful year, we've put together a list of the best book covers of 2020. There's something for everyone, from fiction to non-fiction ..read more
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20 Royalty-Free Stock Image Sites to Source a Book Cover Picture
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2y ago
Looking for the best places to find book cover pictures that won't break the bank? We've got you covered, with our hand-picked list of 20 sites with royalty-free stock images you can incorporate into an amazing book cover ..read more
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10 Brilliant Fonts for Your Book Layout
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2y ago
Choosing a font is an essential part of making your book look professional, but there are just to many to choose from. We're giving you somewhere to start with our list of 10 brilliant fonts that you can use in your book layout ..read more
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Book Templates: An Author’s Best Friend or Secret Saboteur?
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2y ago
Discover five of the best book template resources that indie authors can use — and learn why using them isn't always the greatest idea ..read more
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The 13 Best Fantasy Map Generators, Tools, and Resources
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2y ago
Whether you fancy a randomly generated fantasy map as your muse, or designing a map from scratch, there's sure to be something here for you ..read more
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How to Make a Chapbook in 4 No-Nonsense Steps
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by Kleopatra Olympiou
3y ago
If you're currently in the process of growing your readership as a poet, you're going to need to know how to make a chapbook. These short books can help kickstart your literary reputation, and may well increase your chances of getting a book deal for your debut poetry collection. Sounds good? Read on for our 4-step approach on how to make a chapbook — from polishing your verse to hand-making a DIY chapbook and getting your words out into the world. 1. Ruthlessly edit your poems We assume you already know how to write a poem, so it’s now a case of editing your work. Published works live foreve ..read more
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Book Layout: 8 Key Tips from Professional Designers
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by Savannah
3y ago
When authors think about book design, the first thing that pops into their heads is usually the cover. We’ll be the first to admit that cover design is incredibly important — but book layout is arguably just as important! After all, your cover may attract readers’ initial interest, but your interior design needs to maintain it for the entire book. And whether you hire a book layout designer or typeset the whole thing yourself, it’s crucial to know the basics of interior design so you can ensure a quality final result. To that end, here are 8 key tips to help you create a flawless layout, with ..read more
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What is Typography, And How Can You Get It Right?
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by Lucia Tang
4y ago
Typography is the art of arranging text in a legible and visually pleasing fashion. It’s not to be confused with typesetting, which describes the technical process of getting text onto a page. From the lettering on a road sign to the flourishes on a Coke bottle, we see typography at work everywhere. Books, of course, are no exception. Whether you’re looking at the content or the cover, typography makes our favorite stories both readable and memorable. That’s why every indie author should keep it in mind when thinking about book design. What is typography? Learn all about the art of type! Click ..read more
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