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Book Design

Create Books and Other Long Documents in InDesign

by Susan C. Daffron

Learn tips and techniques for using Adobe InDesign's long document features

Everyone Really Does Judge a Book by Its Cover

by Susan C. Daffron

Even if you will only be selling your book online, your book cover design needs to make a great impression

Anatomy of a Book Layout

by Susan C. Daffron

As a self-publisher, you should learn a few conventions before you lay out your book

Evaluating Your Print Options for Your Book Project

by Susan C. Daffron

Whether you plan to lay out the book yourself or hire out the task, take the time to get to know your printer and their specifications

The Back Cover of Your Book is Important Too

by Susan C. Daffron

The back cover is an important marketing tool, so you want to choose every word wisely.

Determine the Right Size for Your Book

by Susan C. Daffron

When you lay out your book, the physical size is one of the first decisions you need to make

Yes, Your Book Needs an Index

by Susan C. Daffron

Include time in your publishing schedule to create an index for your book.

Selecting Fonts for Your Book Layout

by Susan C. Daffron

Just because you can put 37 fonts into your book layout doesn't mean you should.

How to Work with a Book Cover Designer

by Susan C. Daffron

Understand what's involved and what you need to provide the designer to get a book cover created

How Hard Is It to Lay Out Your Book with InDesign?

by Susan C. Daffron

Take your level of computer savvy, patience, graphic design skills, and willingness to learn new software into account before you tackle doing your own book layout with a program like InDesign

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