Introduction to Documentary Photography

Introduction to Documentary Photography

Award-winning photographer and author Dan Milnor talks about what it takes to become a documentary photographer and how to stay the course while doing it. I love documentary photography and ...

11 Photography Mistakes and How to Overcome Them

11 Photography Mistakes and How to Overcome Them

A few simple tips can go a long way toward improving your photography skills. Check out Dan Milnor’s advice for avoiding common pitfalls behind the lens. Those of us who ...

Amara’s Yoga Dreams: Behind the Book with Denise Lyn Wilson

Ideas & Examples

Amara’s Yoga Dreams: Behind the Book with Denise Lyn Wilson

If someone told you about a book that combined beginner yoga poses with a tale of the creation of the universe, would you picture a children’s book? Denise Lyn ...

How to Market Yourself

Promoting & Marketing

How to Market Yourself

Undivided attention is the currency of our time. We live in an “Attention Economy”.That’s why, perhaps more so than at any other point in history, knowing how to market ...

Will Travel for Food: Behind the Book with McKenna Ganz

Ideas & Examples

Will Travel for Food: Behind the Book with McKenna Ganz

For McKenna Ganz, exploring new places and celebrating culinary traditions go hand in hand. Her taste for adventure and love of food inspired her to create a fabulous cookbook ...

The Out Mag: Celebrating LGBTQ+ Life in Ireland

Ideas & Examples

The Out Mag: Celebrating LGBTQ+ Life in Ireland

We've always believed in the power of sharing stories to bring individuals and communities together. So when we came across The Out Mag we couldn't wait to find out ...

Planning & Creating

24 Zine ideas to spark your DIY creativity

Planning & Creating

24 Zine ideas to spark your DIY creativity

There are endless topics to turn into zines. To spark your imagination, we've gathered 24 zine ideas. Take a journey through historical and contemporary concepts, then start creating your ...

How to design and print your book with Blurb

Planning & Creating

How to design and print your book with Blurb

Final part of the series on how to print your photo book with pro photographer Jared Platt Editor's note: In this three-part series, pro photographer and educator Jared Platt will ...

How to pick photos for your photo book

Planning & Creating

How to pick photos for your photo book

Part two of three of how to print your photo book with pro photographer Jared Platt Editor's note: In this three-part series, pro photographer and educator Jared Platt will teach ...

The case for printing photo books

Planning & Creating

The case for printing photo books

Part one of three of how to print your photo book with pro photographer Jared Platt Editor's note: In this three-part series, pro photographer and educator Jared Platt will teach ...

Hit the Books with Dan Milnor: Big Decisions in Bookmaking

Planning & Creating

Hit the Books with Dan Milnor: Big Decisions in Bookmaking

For most creatives, the “why” of bookmaking is obvious. The “how” can be more of a mystery. Whether you’re selecting the right image, design tool, or typography, every decision ...

Why You Need a Pre-Order Book Strategy

Planning & Creating

Why You Need a Pre-Order Book Strategy

You finished your book! Congratulations are in order. Completing a book can be a lifetime achievement and is a big step toward becoming a successful author. So now that ...

How to Scan Your Old Photos

Planning & Creating

How to Scan Your Old Photos

Nowadays, most of the photos we take are stored on our phones and digital cameras. It’s easy to turn these digital galleries into physical albums with bookmaking software like ...

Bookmaking Tips & Ideas for Professional Projects

Planning & Creating

Bookmaking Tips & Ideas for Professional Projects

If your Blurb to-do list includes book projects for clients, customers, fans, and yourself, you’ve come to the right place. You’re an artist, author, entrepreneur, innovator, thinker, maker, and ...

Bookmaking Tips & Ideas for Personal Projects

Planning & Creating

Bookmaking Tips & Ideas for Personal Projects

Some people know you as a DIY gifting guru, because you love creating personal photo books to share with friends and family. For you, making books is about celebrating ...

How to Make a Portfolio

Planning & Creating

How to Make a Portfolio

One of the most common questions I get asked is “How do I get attention?”. This question also comes in the form of “How do I build a following?”, ...

How to Make Your Own Coloring Book

Planning & Creating

How to Make Your Own Coloring Book

Did you hear? Coloring books aren’t just for kids anymore. It’s not that surprising when you consider how relaxing it is to take a coloring break and see those ...

What Is Typography and Why Is It Important?

Planning & Creating

What Is Typography and Why Is It Important?

Why don’t we begin with a typography definition? Typography is the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible, readable, and appealing when displayed. The arrangement of ...

What Is a Metal Print?

Home, Planning & Creating

What Is a Metal Print?

So, you want to turn your original photos and designs into custom wall art. Maybe you considered canvas or acrylic, but the metal prints caught your eye? We totally ...

Hit the Books with Dan Milnor: What’s in a Trade Book?

Planning & Creating

Hit the Books with Dan Milnor: What’s in a Trade Book?

The Trade Book is a trusted format used by writers, artists, designers, and entrepreneurs at every career level—with good reason. It checks the right boxes for all kinds of ...

Tips & Tools of the Trade Book: A Resource Guide

Planning & Creating

Tips & Tools of the Trade Book: A Resource Guide

The Blurb blog is full of ideas and pro tips on the topic of trade books; how to write, design, and sell them, and why they are the most ...

Finding New Ways to Be Creative with Dan Milnor

Planning & Creating

Finding New Ways to Be Creative with Dan Milnor

In 2020, we've found ourselves in uncharted water. The global pandemic has forced us to rethink our lives, structure, routines, and our future. This has been an unprecedented challenge, ...

How to Make a Family Tree Book

Planning & Creating

How to Make a Family Tree Book

Whether you’ve been sharing family stories over the years or you just started tracking down photos of your ancestors, there comes a time when you want to preserve all ...

9 Tips & Ideas for Creating a Great Travel Photo Book

Planning & Creating

9 Tips & Ideas for Creating a Great Travel Photo Book

Putting together a travel photo book can be the perfect creative project for a slow afternoon, rainy day, or any weekend at home. It’s a wonderful way to relive ...

How to Organize Photos on Your Phone

Photography, Planning & Creating

How to Organize Photos on Your Phone

We know how it goes. The photo collection on your phone is always growing, and it can easily become a source of frustration—especially when you’re trying to choose images ...

Types of book covers: hardback vs. paperback (softcover)

Planning & Creating

Types of book covers: hardback vs. paperback (softcover)

When you’re self-publishing a book, there are lots of exciting design choices to make, from selecting a book format, size, and paper type to creating unique page layouts. The ...

Canvas, Metal, or Acrylic? Choosing a Wall Art Finish

Planning & Creating

Canvas, Metal, or Acrylic? Choosing a Wall Art Finish

Creating custom wall art for your favorite rooms is a fun and creative way to preserve the moments that inspire you. You also want to design original pieces that ...

12 Creative Bedroom Wall Décor Ideas

Planning & Creating

12 Creative Bedroom Wall Décor Ideas

It’s natural to focus on the linens and furniture first when decorating a bedroom. But that still leaves plenty of room to let your individual style shine through. Think ...

How to Make a Test Book (and Why You Should)

Planning & Creating

How to Make a Test Book (and Why You Should)

I love spy novels. And I love spy films. I especially love how modern technology is portrayed when things happen in real-time—every computer works perfectly and the good guys ...

Portfolio Book or Digital Portfolio Website?

Planning & Creating

Portfolio Book or Digital Portfolio Website?

Several times a year I get asked to review portfolios; a printed book or digital gallery designed solely to showcase an artist’s best work. Typically, these opportunities come during ...

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