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
Promoting & Marketing
How to Write a Press Release for a Book Launch
When you’re getting ready to publish a book, it’s an exhilarating time. You want to set yourself up for a successful book launch and share your work with audiences ...
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 ...
Inspiration
Ideas & Examples
10 Home Office Wall Art Ideas
Forget the days of tedious, utilitarian office spaces and drab walls. Your home office or creative workspace can be a reflection of your personal style. Studies also show that ...
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 ...