Books

Making a hardcover book is easy to do. I was lucky enough to have teachers in both elementary school that made this an integral part of creative writing. In fact, 20 years later, I still have...

A water-damaged book is not always a lost cause. With a little time and patience, you should be able to save it on your own.

You read them - why not learn how to create them? Craft your own hard-bound books using simple tools, time and effort. You will be surprised at how easy and fun this can be. Just follow the steps...

In creating your own magazine you will learn how to take and use photos, how to be exact when dealing with margins, how to use your own ideas and make a magazine that people will love to show off...

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...

Getting a book rebound is the way most people would use to repair a favorite book. The thinner the pages the easier they want to tear out, although it's not unusual for any book to lose its...

Saddle stitched binding is one of the easiest and most common ways to bind a booklet. Many smaller magazines or "zines" use this technique. Typically, saddle stitching works best for booklets...

With the advent of the Internet and print-on-demand book publishers, self-publishing has become an affordable option for some writers. When preparing a book for self-publishing, it is important to...

Planning the structure of a yearbook works like this: A staff of writers and photographers set out to capture the identity of their school during one school year. They achieve this through showing...

Perhaps you have friends and family urging you to write a book. You've thought about it and you do have great ideas for a book. Now is the time to take the challenge and get that book written....

If you are an author or would like to make someone a personalized book, it is easy enough to do, thanks to digital cameras, programs like Word, and high-quality printers. With a lot of imagination...

For an adolescent or a teen who wants to try her hand at writing a novel, a 10-page "mini" is not only a fun way to start but it's also much less daunting than trying to reach the traditional...

An original story book is a wonderful present to give a child---or another adult---for Christmas, and it can be a lasting keepsake of shared memories and dreams. It also makes a great craft...

Writers begin novels in different ways. Some writers like to think about a story until it gels and then start writing. Some writers prefer to outline the entire novel first. Yet others begin...

There's big business for writers now a days in many different ways. The thing is keeping track of what has been done. The who, what, when, where, and why routine. You need to know everything you...

It is a charming and enjoyable thing to have at least small library with collections of books at your own home, sort of fun place for reading and working. For my opinion, books add life and...

Every comic book fan has thought about creating his own comic book from scratch. New design software makes it much easier to make a homemade comic book, and as you practice, you'll discover the...

In some ways, the print medium is dying, but in others, it's a thriving form of communication. Thanks to new software and printing technology, it's extremely easy to create a magazine of your very...

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...

Chances are, you've been asked to put together a program, booklet or some other type of material for a club, banquet, special event or occasion because you're the one who does all of the terrific...

Teachers, Sunday school teachers, scout leaders or just about anyone who would like to share favorite songs with others can easily create a songbook with Microsoft Word 2007. Make a 6 1/2 " x 8...

When the hard part of creating your new book is done (the writing) it's time to start figuring out ways to convert your Word file into a finished book. You have to do what is called...

Constructing a magazine is an intensive and fun process. You can create it solely for you, your friends and family, or plan on marketing the self-made publication to the public. Either way it must...

Taking on the effort of writing a novel in sixty days begins with the implicit assumption that you possess some fair degree of writing talent and have a story ready to tell. The task of completing...

Many people think of writing a book as a daunting task that only a select few can accomplish. The truth is that anyone with a good command of the language can write a book. Rather than think of...

If you've ever spent time in a library, you may have seen books that have undergone some form of repair. A heavily used book is a joy to behold for an avid reader, though the wear and tear of...

Many of us enjoy reading and being inspired by poetry, but few of us know how to write poetry. This guide will help you write poetry that can inspire the mind and enliven the spirit.

Though a book appears to be a succession of individual pages, it is actually a collection of smaller interwoven booklets with large individual sheets. Each page in a book is only one-quarter of...

Artists have been creating pop-up books for many years. Historians trace the first pop-up books back to the 13th century. These books have been used to make astrology predictions, tell fortunes...

I am by no means a speed reader, but usually I can read a book in one day's time. Here are a few tips on how to finish a book by bedtime!

Julia Cameron introduced "The Artist Way" many years go as a Spirtual Path to Higher Creativity. This article explains how to do one of the core exercises called "Morning Pages"

If you're like most book worms with old books lying around, you can't bear to part with them. However, they take up to much room so you can't keep them either! A creative solution that gives new...

Ever wanted to start reading but always thought that you would be bored or lost? This article can help you with that and more to improve the way you live and think.

The book you are holding in your hand might look in perfect, mint condition – but is it really? Learn how to examine a book to identify its flaws. Some of what is considered to be a flaw – and...

Filmmakers give previews, authors give readings. Graphic novels combine the best parts of the two mediums into one format, but it makes holding a book event a little problematic. Being creative,...

If you’re a person who loves to read but has been too busy to read lately, or if you’re a person who doesn’t like to read but knows that you know to read more, the tips in this article will help...

Large sheets of paper, often about the size of a newspaper page, are printed with the text of the book. Printing on large sheets rather than book-sized sheets raises efficiency and lowers...

You have written a story for children but you are not sure how to make it into a Children's Picture Book. You will want to see your story in a book format before submitting it to a publisher....

Condition is very important when it comes to making top dollar for your used and new books. If you have a rare book that needs repair you should contact a specialist. If you have other books that...

There are numerous ways to make homemade books, but with a computer, word processing program, glue and card stock, the job is simple and easy; here's what to do.

Once you've been doing online comics for a while, the urge is bound to hit to see your work in all its printed glory. Though there may be a touch of vanity involved, even a small readership can...

With the technology available, anyone can create a comic book. While just a few years ago, making your own comic required a lot of work, anyone with an idea and a computer can now produce his own...

Binding your own books is easy with a few simple tools. Once you master the skills, you can create books that look like a professional did it. With your newfound talent, you can make photo books,...

Writing a book does not have to be a year or decade long endeavor. If you know what you want to write and can commit significant time to it for two weeks, you can complete a manuscript. By the...

Publishing a magazine, whether a porn magazine or another type of magazine, is extremely difficult and costly. If you are going to get into the world of publishing, make sure you have advertisers...

The basis for this trick is friction, the force that impedes the motion between two surfaces. The friction created between any two pages of the books is minimal, but multiplied by a couple hundred...

Japanese bookbinding is an easy technique to use if you want to make your own books and journals. It only requires a few tools and is a quick technique. This technique is also great if you need to...

Paperback books are great to carry because they are so small. You can put them in your pocket, purse, suitcase and pretty much carry them without any trouble. However, because they are paperback...

Have you ever wanted to recommend a book to a friend but just couldn't remember the title or author? Would you like to see how much you read or how your reading has changed over the years? With...

If you have a great children's book that you want to send to a publisher, create mock-up or example of your story.