Books

You've spent weeks or months or even years writing your book. Don't relegate it to obscurity by putting only a few hours into creating the book's cover. Publishing industry professionals know...

Writing a cover letter for a manuscript is not difficult, but some clear do's and don'ts exist in the industry. Be brief and send only a one-page cover letter. Keep in mind that this is an...

Sometimes self-publishing is expensive and time consuming but has the guaranteed payoff of putting your work in print. Working with self-publishing companies is a business proposal with you as...

Now that you have finished your novel and found a Print-On-Demand publisher, you will need to create an eye-catching book cover. Why? Because people judge books by their covers, despite the...

So, you’ve written a book and you have to bind it to make it marketable? It is easier than it would seem, and the costs are minimal.

Book cover design isn't something readers usually give thought to. Although a book's cover plays an important role in bringing readers to a book, most readers don't consciously realize this....

Scrapbooks can be impressive. Your guests may find a scrapbook to be a very interesting depiction of an important event. Scrapbooks may be simple in design, or they may be elaborate and...

Books are an investment so you need to learn to protect them. Following these steps will guarantee that the cover or jackets of your books will be protected and preserved for years to come.

Creating album covers gives you the chance to focus the viewer's mind on the subject before he even opens the book. This is useful for both professional photographers presenting clients with their...

The do-it-yourself spirit of self-promotion has never been more prevalent than in the arts, especially with the accessibility of technology that allows you to print your own books, make your own...

Bookplates are pieces of paper, often illustrated, that are pasted into the front cover or first page of a book to indicate the identity of the owner. Bookplates are especially useful if you lend...

The magazine the New Yorker was launched on Feb. 21, 1925, under the guidance of Harold Ross. In 2004 its circulation passed 1 million. This is a premiere American newspaper with a strong online...

Lulu.com is an online print-on-demand publishing company that allows anyone to upload and publish a book for free. You can choose to publish a book for your personal use, have it available for a...

Book covers contain material on the back of the book and on the flaps of the slip covers. The material on the back of books is written primarily to tease readers with the story in the hope of...

E-books have risen in popularity over the last couple of years, due in large part to the increase in web publishers producing e-books, as well as the introduction of new e-book readers like the...

Deciding to make your own magazine cover is one thing, but actually putting the design and layout together is a totally different thing. It's not the easiest task in the world to complete but can...

A booklet is a small version of a book. It is usually not meant to be sold or distributed on a large scale--just kept for personal use or distribution to a few people, so it doesn't have to look...

Some small publishers decide to forgo professional printers and make a go at binding their own books. In theory, anyone can bind a book by putting the pages together and either stapling the edges...

When designing the cover for a book, decide what it is about book covers that attracts attention. Design a book cover and contact a publisher with tips from a publishing editor in this free video...

Besides a compelling story, the book cover is one of the most important elements of your book. It needs to be crisp, clear, and colorful to attract potential readers' potential. Many graphic...

Do you have the perfect story to put in a child's book? And now you want to showcase it in the most dynamic way? A pop-up book may be your answer. Making pop-up books is fun and creative, and...

Any piece of paper from a grocery sack to a glossy magazine cover can be used to make a book cover, as long as it is pliable. Lay the paper onto the table and the center the book onto the paper....

Making a hardback book cover is easy and takes only a few minutes. Use decorative paper or grocery sacks to make a hardback book cover. You can also put on clear plastic covers when it's important...

Making pop-up books for children is a great classroom and after-school activity. Parents who want to make pop-up books for their children or with their children should practice making one or two...

Perhaps making a book jacket brings back memories of middle school, brown paper bags, passing notes, stonewashed denim (or bellbottoms), and adolescent angst. Well, let me tell you, if that is...

New school books are handed out the first day of each school year. One of the first homework assignments is usually to take them home and cover them. Books that are properly covered last longer...

If you are a great cook, one of the most fun--and least expensive--gifts you can put together for family and friends is a collection of recipes. Whether it's a compilation of your own original...

Once upon a time, the only options for an author to publish her own book involved shelling out hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars up front to have copies printed in advance, and then hitting...

Desktop publishing has become readily available to those who can use Microsoft Word. You can design your letterhead, invitations, brochures and catalogs, etc.. With a little planning and...

If you feel you have an important story to share with the public, or just with your family and friends, writing a memoir can be a great way to preserve that story. To write a memoir takes a lot of...

This is an extremely easy project and allows you to show off your favorite pattern or stitch. Beginners can get a lot of practice making stitches, and the more advanced can get really creative....

Whether a book is self published or if it is produced through a big publishing house determines how much input an author has on what the book cover will look like. A self published book will have...

Oh what a joy it is to see your name in print. And self-publishing is a great way to do this. This article will show you how to do it and avoid some common mistakes along the way.

That old adage “never judge a book by its cover” may be good advice, but there is no denying that a title is the first thing you see and will determine whether you become interested...

First release copies of "jPod," a popular diary style novel written by writer and artist Douglas Coupland and released in the United States in 2006, have a major printing error. The front cover...

How to write cover letters for books and papers; see samples, formats, and get tips in this free video clip.

Learn how to trim the window for a photobook cover in this free library crafts video from our book accessory expert.

Learn how to make the pocket for a photo book cover in this free library crafts video from our book accessory expert.

Learn how to sew the window for a photo book cover in this free library crafts video from our book accessory expert.

Learn how to measure and mark a photo book cover in this free library crafts video from our book accessory expert.

Learn how to cut out the pocket for a photo book cover in this free library crafts video from our book accessory expert.

Learn how to glue and sew a pen cover in this free library crafts video from our book accessory expert.

Learn the finishing touches for a pen cover in this free library crafts video from our book accessory expert.

Learn how to clip the edges of a book cover in this free library crafts video from our book accessory expert.

Learn how to measure, cut and sew a pen cover in this free library crafts video from our book accessory expert.

Learn how to sew the edges of a book cover in this free library crafts video from our book accessory expert.

Learn how to sew the edges and corners of a book cover in this free library crafts video from our book accessory expert.

Learn how to fold in edges and mark book cover for sewing in this free library crafts video from our book accessory expert.

Learn how to glue ribbon for book cover spine in this free library crafts video from our book accessory expert.

Learn how to measure and cut a book cover in this free library crafts video from our book accessory expert.