25 Invaluable Tips for Authors
Before you publish, learn what every author should know about working with editors, designers, and publishing professionals to create a successful book.
Tips for Updating Your 2nd Edition Book
Updating a book for a 2nd edition takes more than replacing a few pages. Here are practical tips for authors and designers to plan the revisions, update the cover and interior, proof the files, and prepare the new edition for publication.
Back to the future
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
How to Avoid Common Mistakes and Time Wasters When Working with a Graphic Designer
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.
What do authors want to know?
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.
Book Award: Ebook Cover Design Wins Gold Star
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.
How to Confuse Your Book Designer
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.
Remembering Corinne Richardson
I met Corinne Richardson at an SLPA networking meeting in 2005. What began as a book-design project became a lasting friendship.