I found a list of design and marketing ideas from 2004 on an old CD. More than 20 years later, the advice still holds up—from consistent branding and clear messaging to professional book cover design

Avoid common mistakes that can slow down your book design project and cost you time and money. Learn how to organize your files, communicate clearly, respond promptly, and prepare for the publishing process so you can work more efficiently with your graphic designer.

Authors have a lot of questions about publishing a book. Here are answers to some of the questions I hear most often about book design, production, ebooks, printing, and getting a book ready to publish.

I was thrilled when an ebook cover I designed for author Timothy Imhoff received a Gold Star in TheBookDesigner.com's Ebook Cover Design Awards.

Confusing your book designer can lead to frustration, delays, and additional costs. Here are three common mistakes authors should avoid when preparing files and revisions for book layout.

I met Corinne Richardson at an SLPA networking meeting in 2005. What began as a book-design project became a lasting friendship.