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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 ...

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 ...

Photo Books to Journals: Q&A with Dan Milnor

Photo Books to Journals: Q&A with Dan Milnor

Whether you’re starting a new creative project or planning your next career moves, it helps to get perspective from a professional. In our latest webinar series, Blurb Creative Evangelist ...

12 ideas for custom, unique gifts you can make before Black Friday

12 ideas for custom, unique gifts you can make before Black Friday

This Black Friday, skip the mass-produced gifts and make a custom gift that’s one-of-a-kind. With some creativity and effort, you can make beautiful presents showing your loved ones how ...

BookWright features: Quick Design & 10 Templates to try

BookWright features: Quick Design & 10 Templates to try

Every photo book project is unique, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. Get to know our Quick Design feature to our free desktop software BookWright—plus 10 designer photo ...

Author Spotlight: Forest McMullin

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. ...

Quiz: Which Design Tool Are You?

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 ...

Behind the Book: Fundraising for Best Buddies

Self-Publishing

Behind the Book: Fundraising for Best Buddies

Lucas Bacardi-Shriftman has harnessed the power of self-publishing to help raise funds for Best Buddies, a non-profit organization doing vital work to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities ...

Behind the Book with Bryan Kitch

Ideas & Examples

Behind the Book with Bryan Kitch

Writer and illustrator, Bryan Kitch, put his professional skills to work on a personal project inspired by his daughter’s love of animals. Taking in a complete tour of the ...

How to self-publish a book: Guide to getting started

Self-Publishing

How to self-publish a book: Guide to getting started

Learning how to self-publish a book may seem like a daunting undertaking. But today, it's never been easier. Self-publishing and print-on-demand platforms make creating and self-publishing a book accessible ...

How to make a pregnancy journal

Planning & Creating

How to make a pregnancy journal

Pregnancy is one of the most special times in a person's life. With so many firsts—from finding out that you're pregnant to your first ultrasound—you will want to remember ...

10 Gift Ideas for Book Lovers

10 Gift Ideas for Book Lovers

We all know someone who constantly has their nose in a book. Someone who loves nothing more than browsing the shelves of their local bookstore, or discussing in detail ...

How to make a notebook or journal to sell: A guide for creative entrepreneurs

Planning & Creating

How to make a notebook or journal to sell: A guide for creative entrepreneurs

If you're looking for a creative way to start or build your own business, you may consider making and selling notebooks and journals. Not only is this a relatively ...

Hit the Books: Notebooks & Photo Books | Webinar Recap

Hit the Books: Notebooks & Photo Books | Webinar Recap

Hit the Books with Dan Milnor is a monthly webinar about all things book-making and self-publishing. This month, Dan will be exploring Blurb’s new custom Notebooks and Journals—now available ...

What It’s Like to Actually Make a Family Cookbook

Ideas & Examples

What It’s Like to Actually Make a Family Cookbook

We were lucky enough to find Debra Pexa’s family cookbook, Around the Table: A Family Love Story in one of our summer contests, and we fell in love with ...

Passion for Fashion—A Peek Inside The Collecteur’s New Book

Self-Publishing

Passion for Fashion—A Peek Inside The Collecteur’s New Book

We came across One Shoe, Two Shoe, Red Shoe, Blue Shoe in the Blurb offices and fell in love. The vibrant colors, the gorgeous photos, and the passion for ...

15 ideas for a custom notebook or journal

Ideas & Examples

15 ideas for a custom notebook or journal

Enjoy a new creative outlet, get the perfect holiday gift for a friend, or sell unique journals to customers looking to start something new! No matter your inspiration or ...

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