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Hit the Books with Dan Milnor: Put Play into Practice

Hit the Books with Dan Milnor: Put Play into Practice

Join me in Spain for a week-long bookmaking workshop in May 2024. Create your own book from an existing body of work and with the mentoring and guidance of ...

Cookies by Chef Coy: Behind the Book with Secoyah Browne

Behind the Books

Cookies by Chef Coy: Behind the Book with Secoyah Browne

What began as a late night stress-relieving activity from a job in real estate finance has become a brand worth watching and a cookbook you’ll want to literally sink ...

How to take creative risks and get comfortable doing it

Planning & Creating

How to take creative risks and get comfortable doing it

Taking risks in your creative endeavors can be as intimidating as it is essential. The path less traveled often leads to the most extraordinary outcomes. Yet, many of us ...

Book-Making

How to calibrate your monitor for photo editing

How to calibrate your monitor for photo editing

Have you ever noticed that the colors on your monitor look different from those in a printed photo or book? This discrepancy can be upsetting, especially when you've spent ...

How to print your book: a guide for self-publishers

How to print your book: a guide for self-publishers

As a creative pursuing self-publishing, you have taken a giant leap by finishing your book. The next crucial phase is bringing your creation to life through printing. Book printing is ...

How to read more books

How to read more books

Unless you grew up a bookworm, discovering the magic of reading, picking up a book doesn't always come naturally. Finding the time and energy to read can be challenging ...

Selling

Black Friday book promotion ideas: a self-publisher’s guide to boosting sales

Promoting & Marketing

Black Friday book promotion ideas: a self-publisher’s guide to boosting sales

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 ...

Image quality checklist: Is your photo ready for print?

Self-Publishing

Image quality checklist: Is your photo ready for print?

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 ...

Book trends to look for in 2024

Self-Publishing

Book trends to look for in 2024

Book trends are typically predictions based on what’s currently all the rage. The topics that are hot at the end of 2023 will likely remain on-trend into 2024. But ...

Inspiration

Top books to gift this holiday season: from classics to custom creations

Top books to gift this holiday season: from classics to custom creations

The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes the search for meaningful gifts. Books are an excellent choice, offering worlds of adventure, knowledge, and inspiration. To help you ...

How to create a book as a gift

How to create a book as a gift

As another festive season fast approaches, the quest for that perfect gift becomes more pressing. Amidst the endless supply of store-bought items and magazine gift guide recommendations, nothing quite ...

Garden journal ideas

Ideas & Examples

Garden journal ideas

Gearing up to do some gardening? You’ve got your tools ready, but wait! Whether you’re just digging into this hobby or you’re a seasoned green thumb, you might be ...

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