Design Tools
Blurb or MdBy: Which should you choose?
When you have a story to tell in print, your first order of business is finding the ideal book format. You've probably been researching Blurb and MdBy—looking at sizes, ...
Book-Making
Tips & Tricks
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 ...
Writing
List of important literary devices that every author should know
The world’s best writers use dozens of literary devices and techniques to add impact and intrigue to their work. You likely use a bunch of these devices already. Many ...
Selling
Promoting & Marketing
Blurb bestselling authors on self-publishing success in 2023
Self-publishing has come a long way in the past few years. What was once seen as a last resort for authors and photographers has become the preferred method for ...
Self-Publishing
What is a book dummy and how to make one: the ultimate guide
Editor's note on language: In the book business, a "dummy" is a mock-up of a proposed publication. It is not in reference to any offensive term.
How do you plan ...
Self-Publishing
Self-publishing vs. traditional publishing
Whether you’ve just written your first book or your hundredth, the first step towards publishing it is choosing how to go from manuscript to print. In today’s publishing landscape, ...
Inspiration
Ideas & Examples
We See VI: Behind the Book with Jekaterina Saveljeva of femLENS
Founded in 2015, the nonprofit femLENS offers free workshops on documentary photography to women and girls from economically and culturally diverse backgrounds. These students learn to tell their stories ...
Ideas & Examples
344 Questions: Behind the Book with Stefan G. Bucher
Described as a therapy session in a book, graphic narrator and design illustrator Stefan G. Bucher knows a lot about the creative process of self-discovery. His latest bestseller, 344 ...
Ideas & Examples
Behind the Book with Kike Calvo: The Adventures of Pili
A lot has happened in the two years since our last chat with National Geographic photographer and children’s book author Kike Calvo. We caught up with Calvo to discuss ...