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By Julie Karen

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Amazon KDP
- Sep 19, 2024 Case Study - Complex Interior Design, Cover Layout and Ebook for a Jewish Lifestyle Book
- Jul 17, 2024 Case Study - Typesetting for a Young Adult Novel Series
- Mar 19, 2024 Is Print on Demand (POD) the Solution for Your Book Project ?
- Jul 18, 2023 Tips for Marketing Your Book
- Nov 29, 2022 Designing and Printing Very Short or Very Long Books at Amazon KDP
- Nov 2, 2022 Side-By-Side Comparison of IngramSpark Casebound Color Book and Amazon KDP Softcover Color Book
- Oct 17, 2022 Why Don't the Spines On My Print On Demand (POD) Books Line Up?
- Oct 5, 2022 Case Study - Financial Book Interior Design and Typesetting
- Jun 7, 2022 Can I Print My Book in Both Soft and Hard Cover with Amazon KDP?
- Dec 28, 2021 Case Study - Memoir Book Design and Interior Layout
- Oct 13, 2021 Case Study - Marketing Book Interior Design and Layout
- Sep 14, 2021 Case Study - Complex Business Book Interior Layout
- Jun 8, 2021 Case Study - Self-Published Humorous Political Memoir
- Apr 16, 2021 Case Study - Full Color Illustrated Business Book
- Jul 21, 2020 How Can I Prepare an Out-Of-Print Book For Reprinting Digitally?
- Nov 14, 2019 Can My Traditionally-Published Book Be Self-Published on Amazon?
- Oct 26, 2019 Creating a Book Series with Amazon KDP - A Book Designer's Perspective
- Sep 4, 2019 Creating a Book Series with Amazon KDP - An Author's Perspective
Book Design Process
- Aug 20, 2024 An Illustrator Shares Her Book Illustration Process
- Apr 24, 2024 Before and After of a Complex Book Interior Design and Layout
- Feb 14, 2024 Case Study - Top Product Marketer on Self-Publishing, Branding and Launching Your Book
- Nov 6, 2023 Case Study - Cover, Interior and Ebook Design for a Self-Help Book
- Jun 6, 2023 Case Study - Self-Published Cookbook by Sharon Peddie and her daughters
- May 7, 2023 How and When Can I Find Out the Spine Size of My Book?
- Jan 24, 2023 How a Book Is Made (On the Importance of Editors and Proofreaders)
- Dec 20, 2022 Why You Can’t Afford NOT to Work with a Professional Editor
- Nov 29, 2022 Designing and Printing Very Short or Very Long Books at Amazon KDP
- May 17, 2022 What to Send to Your Book Designer Before Full Design and Layout
- May 10, 2022 How to Submit Changes to your Book (PDF File) After Layout
- Mar 2, 2022 Book Planning and Timeline Information for Self-Publishers
- Jan 28, 2022 How To Check Your Reflowable Ebook File
- Aug 18, 2021 Publishing a Book with Lots of Tables, Charts or Graphics
- Feb 7, 2021 What Does the Term “Bleed” Refer to in Book Design and Layout?
- Dec 10, 2020 How and When Can Endorsements Be Added To My Self-Published Book?
- Nov 18, 2020 What Size Should My Self-Published Book Be?
- Oct 14, 2020 What Do You Call a Person Who Creates the Inside of a Book?
- Sep 22, 2020 How to Check Your Sample Book Interior Layout Proof
- Sep 14, 2020 How to Check Your Full Book Interior Layout Proof
- Aug 18, 2020 How your Book Interior Design Can Match the Cover of Your Book
- Jun 13, 2020 Should my book have a serif or sanserif body text font?
- May 19, 2020 How To Choose a Book Designer
- Feb 20, 2020 Can I Send My Book Designer My Manuscript in Parts?
- Feb 3, 2020 Custom Book Interior Layout to Match Your Branding
- Dec 1, 2019 How to Make Your Book Look Longer Than It Really Is
- Aug 27, 2019 How to Know If Your Book Manuscript Is Ready for Interior Design and Formatting
- Aug 8, 2019 Why I Print Book Manuscripts Before Formatting Them
- Jul 12, 2019 What Does Book Interior Layout or Book Interior Design Cost?
- Jul 25, 2018 Expect Delays When Self-Publishing
- Jul 10, 2018 What Does the Term “Spread” Refer to in Book Design and Layout?
- Jun 26, 2018 Why Does the Paper in My Printed Proof Feel Different Than the Paper I Specified for My Project?
- Apr 30, 2018 How Can I Catch More Errors in My Book Manuscript or Print Design Documents?
Books and Travel
- Jul 2, 2018 A Visit to the Museum of Printing and Graphic Communication in Lyon, France
- Jun 13, 2018 Bright Book Covers From India
Case Studies
- Dec 10, 2024 Case Study - Design and Printing of a Wellness Tracker (Journal)
- Nov 10, 2024 Case Study - Design of Children’s Book, Coloring Book and Printables
- Sep 19, 2024 Case Study - Complex Interior Design, Cover Layout and Ebook for a Jewish Lifestyle Book
- Jul 17, 2024 Case Study - Typesetting for a Young Adult Novel Series
- Jun 17, 2024 Case Study - Poetry Book Interior Design and Layout
- Feb 14, 2024 Case Study - Top Product Marketer on Self-Publishing, Branding and Launching Your Book
- Nov 6, 2023 Case Study - Cover, Interior and Ebook Design for a Self-Help Book
- Jun 6, 2023 Case Study - Self-Published Cookbook by Sharon Peddie and her daughters
- Oct 5, 2022 Case Study - Financial Book Interior Design and Typesetting
- Jun 20, 2022 Case Study - Non-Fiction Hard Cover Book Interior Layout
- Mar 15, 2022 Case Study - Memoir Design and Layout for Young Adults
- Dec 28, 2021 Case Study - Memoir Book Design and Interior Layout
- Oct 13, 2021 Case Study - Marketing Book Interior Design and Layout
- Sep 14, 2021 Case Study - Complex Business Book Interior Layout
- Jun 8, 2021 Case Study - Self-Published Humorous Political Memoir
- Apr 16, 2021 Case Study - Full Color Illustrated Business Book
- Feb 12, 2021 Case Study - Journal Design for Podcaster and Content Creator
Cookbook
- May 24, 2024 Cookbook Editing Information for Self-Publishers
- Jun 6, 2023 Case Study - Self-Published Cookbook by Sharon Peddie and her daughters
- Nov 2, 2022 Side-By-Side Comparison of IngramSpark Casebound Color Book and Amazon KDP Softcover Color Book
- Feb 20, 2022 FAQ about Cookbook Design and Layout
- Apr 28, 2020 Creating a Self-Published Cookbook - An Author's Perspective
- Jul 19, 2019 How to Shoot Photos for a Printed Book or Cookbook
- May 30, 2018 Should My Photo Be on the Front Cover of My Book?
EBook Adaptation
- Jan 28, 2022 How To Check Your Reflowable Ebook File
- Aug 28, 2020 Side-By-Side Comparison of Print and Ebook
- Aug 24, 2020 Ebook Adaptation Information for Self-Publishers
IngramSpark
- Nov 10, 2024 Case Study - Design of Children’s Book, Coloring Book and Printables
- Jun 17, 2024 Case Study - Poetry Book Interior Design and Layout
- Mar 19, 2024 Is Print on Demand (POD) the Solution for Your Book Project ?
- Jul 18, 2023 Tips for Marketing Your Book
- Jun 6, 2023 Case Study - Self-Published Cookbook by Sharon Peddie and her daughters
- May 7, 2023 How and When Can I Find Out the Spine Size of My Book?
- Nov 2, 2022 Side-By-Side Comparison of IngramSpark Casebound Color Book and Amazon KDP Softcover Color Book
- Oct 5, 2022 Case Study - Financial Book Interior Design and Typesetting
- Jun 7, 2022 Can I Print My Book in Both Soft and Hard Cover with Amazon KDP?
- Sep 14, 2021 Case Study - Complex Business Book Interior Layout
- Oct 28, 2020 What Your Designer Needs to Know to Design Your Book Cover
- Sep 12, 2018 Design and Print Production Considerations for a Book in the Grief and Loss Genre
Journal Design
- Dec 10, 2024 Case Study - Design and Printing of a Wellness Tracker (Journal)
- Nov 1, 2023 Good Things to Know When Printing Journals or Books Overseas
- Oct 27, 2021 Marketing Ideas for Journal Creators
- Feb 12, 2021 Case Study - Journal Design for Podcaster and Content Creator
- Mar 10, 2020 Designing and Producing a Journal
- Feb 11, 2020 Planning Content and Preparing Files for a Journal
- Jan 16, 2020 Producing a Journal in a Small Quantity
Overseas Printing
- Nov 1, 2023 Good Things to Know When Printing Journals or Books Overseas
- Apr 30, 2019 What Is the Best Way to Save Money When Ordering Printing?
- Feb 4, 2019 How I Found a Reliable Overseas Printer
- Jan 17, 2019 How to Communicate Clearly With Your Overseas Printer
Q&A
- Jan 6, 2022 How to Transfer or Email Big Files for Your Book
- Feb 7, 2021 What Does the Term “Bleed” Refer to in Book Design and Layout?
- Jul 21, 2020 How Can I Prepare an Out-Of-Print Book For Reprinting Digitally?
- Jul 12, 2019 What Does Book Interior Layout or Book Interior Design Cost?
- Jun 11, 2019 Should I Print With an Online Printer or a Local Printer?
- Apr 30, 2019 What Is the Best Way to Save Money When Ordering Printing?
- Aug 17, 2018 Where Can I Find Free, High-Resolution Images for Print Design?
- Jul 10, 2018 What Does the Term “Spread” Refer to in Book Design and Layout?
- Jun 26, 2018 Why Does the Paper in My Printed Proof Feel Different Than the Paper I Specified for My Project?
- May 30, 2018 Should My Photo Be on the Front Cover of My Book?
- Apr 30, 2018 How Can I Catch More Errors in My Book Manuscript or Print Design Documents?
Self-Publishing
- Nov 10, 2024 Case Study - Design of Children’s Book, Coloring Book and Printables
- Sep 19, 2024 Case Study - Complex Interior Design, Cover Layout and Ebook for a Jewish Lifestyle Book
- Aug 20, 2024 An Illustrator Shares Her Book Illustration Process
- Jul 17, 2024 Case Study - Typesetting for a Young Adult Novel Series
- Jun 17, 2024 Case Study - Poetry Book Interior Design and Layout
- Apr 24, 2024 Before and After of a Complex Book Interior Design and Layout
- Mar 19, 2024 Is Print on Demand (POD) the Solution for Your Book Project ?
- Feb 14, 2024 Case Study - Top Product Marketer on Self-Publishing, Branding and Launching Your Book
- Jul 18, 2023 Tips for Marketing Your Book
- May 30, 2023 A Non-Fiction Book Copyright Page Template for Self-Publishers
- Dec 20, 2022 Why You Can’t Afford NOT to Work with a Professional Editor
- Jun 28, 2022 How to Make the URLs in Your Book Look Good and Work Well
- Jun 7, 2022 Can I Print My Book in Both Soft and Hard Cover with Amazon KDP?
- Mar 2, 2022 Book Planning and Timeline Information for Self-Publishers
- Feb 20, 2022 FAQ about Cookbook Design and Layout
- Jan 6, 2022 How to Transfer or Email Big Files for Your Book
- Dec 7, 2021 Editing and Proofreading Information for Self-Publishers
- Aug 18, 2021 Publishing a Book with Lots of Tables, Charts or Graphics
- Jan 12, 2021 How to Use the Final Page of Your Book for Marketing
- Jan 5, 2021 What Does a Printer Need to Know Give Me a Book Printing Price?
- Dec 10, 2020 How and When Can Endorsements Be Added To My Self-Published Book?
- Oct 28, 2020 What Your Designer Needs to Know to Design Your Book Cover
- Oct 14, 2020 What Do You Call a Person Who Creates the Inside of a Book?
- Sep 7, 2020 Can I Design My Own Book Interior in Word?
- Jul 21, 2020 How Can I Prepare an Out-Of-Print Book For Reprinting Digitally?
- Jul 7, 2020 Indexing Information for Self-Publishers
- Jun 24, 2020 How to Compile a Book from Facebook or Social Media Posts
- Apr 28, 2020 Creating a Self-Published Cookbook - An Author's Perspective
- Aug 27, 2019 How to Know If Your Book Manuscript Is Ready for Interior Design and Formatting
- Jul 19, 2019 How to Shoot Photos for a Printed Book or Cookbook
- Sep 12, 2018 Design and Print Production Considerations for a Book in the Grief and Loss Genre
- Aug 17, 2018 Where Can I Find Free, High-Resolution Images for Print Design?
- Jul 25, 2018 Expect Delays When Self-Publishing
- Jun 2, 2018 Why Does the Color on My Ebook Cover Look Different Than the Color on My Printed Book Cover?
- May 30, 2018 Should My Photo Be on the Front Cover of My Book?
- Apr 30, 2018 How Can I Catch More Errors in My Book Manuscript or Print Design Documents?

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