Writing
What Is Figurative Language?
As a writer or speaker, sometimes you want to use the most simple, direct language to get your point across. Other times you want to get creative and find ...
Book-Making
Design Tools
Quiz: Which Design Tool Are You?
You’ve gathered all the essential photos, stories, and illustrations to create your next book. Now comes a crucial and exciting decision for every book-maker: Which book-making tool is right ...
Writing
How to Become a Better Writer
From beginners sitting down to write their first story to experienced authors working on a third or fourth book, everyone has the potential to improve their writing skills. That’s ...
Selling
Self-Publishing
What Is a Chapbook?
A chapbook is a small book between 20-40 pages, often saddle-stitched or stapled (like a zine) since the format is designed for smaller print runs or DIY creation. Chapbooks ...
Self-Publishing
Author Spotlight: Mark Orr
We were beyond delighted when photographer and book-maker Mark Orr reached out to let us know that his book, Raintree County Memories – Remembrance of an Epic Area, had ...
Self-Publishing
Author Spotlight: Forest McMullin
Fresh off the press, the story of Forest McMullin’s new book Late Harvest is a perfect example of how independent self-publishing can pave the way to traditional publishing success. ...
Inspiration
Ideas & Examples
12 DIY Kitchen Wall Décor Ideas
Life at home tends to revolve around the kitchen, from prepping meals and packing lunches, to planning family activities and entertaining guests. It’s the room where everyone gathers for ...
Ideas & Examples, Photography
Behind the Book with Kristal Bean
For Kristal Bean, the world of photography opened up when her first daughter was born. Inspired by the profound experience of pregnancy and motherhood, she decided to launch a ...
Ideas & Examples
The Story of AG23 Zine: Made with Large Order Services
When adventurous, creative, and energetic minds from different fields come together, exciting things can happen. Such is the case with the collaborative team behind AG23 zine. Richard Elder, president ...