How Do Images Fit in Your Book?
“Words and pictures belong together.” — Edward Tufte
Those words have inspired my work in book design and here I’ll share some tips for you to make better use of graphics in your writing.
10 Compelling Questions Writers Ask Me About Writing and Publishing
I’m asked pertinent – compelling – questions about writing and publishing a book almost every day. People email me. Or DM me on LinkedIn. Or […]
The TRUE Cost of Indie Publishing
People are dying to understand Indie Publishing. Well, maybe not dying. I hope no one has died. What I mean to say is that people […]
Your Author Brand: How To Make It Stand Out
I’ve been talking to a lot of new writers who are interested in writing a book. We discuss their idea, if it’s nonfiction, and their […]
Presenting, the Amazing, Lusty Subtitle! A book’s best friend!
Amazon sells more than 300 million books a year. And… Amazon releases over 1.4 million self-published books through its Kindle Direct Publishing every year. The […]
Page Layout: Designing for Marginalia
How — and more importantly, WHY — should your book be designed for marginalia? And what are the two flavors of marginalia to be accommodated?
Still No Justification (for justified page layout)
The neuro-science of reading and lots of expert opinion tell us why you should not use justified margins in your book.