The video runs 15:35 minutes, and near the end Brian issues a new discount code for
readers of The Book Designer, so make sure to stay tuned for that.
Not exact matches
That's not to say you shouldn't invest in a professional editor, cover
designer and formatter beforehand,
readers want quality, regardless
of whether a
book is self - published or not.
Create a realistic budget for the production
of your
book, which includes the hiring
of a professional cover
designer and professional editors (developmental editor, line editor, proofreader, etc.) so that you can produce a professional product
readers will love.
I parted company with HarperCollins after my last
book launch and have since taken back control
of not just «brand Polly Courtney» but all the component parts
of the publishing process: editing (I use a professional freelance editor as well as crowd - sourced
readers) and cover design (I work directly with a
designer, who has also worked on the second editions for my first two novels), production and distribution (I use Troubador Publishing) as well as promotion — which I'm finding far easier to do now that I'm proud
of the product I'm promoting!
Web entrepreneur,
designer and novelist Jack Cheng, who recently funded the printing
of his
book through Kickstarter, told me that printed
books just offer a more robust experience to the
reader.
Shelf Media Group is an elite staff
of editors and
designers from a variety
of national and international magazines,
book publishers, and independent presses with a mission to create something that hasn't been done before for a new generation
of authors and
readers.
Things like beta
readers, line editors,
book cover
designers and self publishing were all very new and very daunting, but David persevered and was able to fulfill his dream
of publishing his
book.
Premier Press Publishing puts our network
of authors, editors, beta
readers,
book cover
designers and
readers in touch with you so you can get the most exposure possible.
But there is a rising number that have received the attention
of beta -
readers, editors,
book cover
designers, and formatters.
So it is the responsibility
of your
book designer (or you, if you choose to design your
book yourself) to ensure that the details
of your
book lead your future
readers to your
book, give off a professional impression, and don't your interrupt
readers from enjoying your masterpiece.
Since Guttenburg launched the
book printing revolution, type
designers have created a wide range
of typefaces to improve readability but also to create headline and display type for billboards, flyers and other uses that are designed to get the
reader's attention.
Thousands
of forward - thinking publishing industry professionals and participants (journalists, bloggers, authors, publishers, literary agents, editors, formatters, cover
designers, conference managers,
book doctors, publishing consultants, retailers, librarians, educators,
readers and more) who went out
of their way to open doors for Smashwords and our authors and publishers
Some writers want to write
books and connect with
readers without having to hire teams
of editors,
designers, etc with all
of the expenses coming out
of the writer's pocket.
While it is easier than ever for a writer to get his or her
book to
readers, the majority
of writers don't want to wear 17 hats being the
book marketer, the publicist, the
designer, the editor, the proofreader and the distributor.
As a
book designer, if I initiate a relationship with a
reader that results in $ 3000 worth
of design, typesetting, and coaching work, my efficiency increases 6oo times.
And most importantly
of all, craft a cover (either yourself or with the aid
of a
designer) that speaks to the
readers you know will want to read your
book.
-- all the
book promotion you need — Book ambassadors to support your book launch — Dozens of marketing ideas to promote your fiction or non fiction book — Beta readers to help make your book better — Interviews with bestselling authors you can learn from to help you step up your writing and marketing — Resources to help you become a better writer and help you sell more copies — A community of support to keep you motivated — One stop solution to hire a book cover designer, publicist, editor, brand marketer, web designer and
book promotion you need —
Book ambassadors to support your book launch — Dozens of marketing ideas to promote your fiction or non fiction book — Beta readers to help make your book better — Interviews with bestselling authors you can learn from to help you step up your writing and marketing — Resources to help you become a better writer and help you sell more copies — A community of support to keep you motivated — One stop solution to hire a book cover designer, publicist, editor, brand marketer, web designer and
Book ambassadors to support your
book launch — Dozens of marketing ideas to promote your fiction or non fiction book — Beta readers to help make your book better — Interviews with bestselling authors you can learn from to help you step up your writing and marketing — Resources to help you become a better writer and help you sell more copies — A community of support to keep you motivated — One stop solution to hire a book cover designer, publicist, editor, brand marketer, web designer and
book launch — Dozens
of marketing ideas to promote your fiction or non fiction
book — Beta readers to help make your book better — Interviews with bestselling authors you can learn from to help you step up your writing and marketing — Resources to help you become a better writer and help you sell more copies — A community of support to keep you motivated — One stop solution to hire a book cover designer, publicist, editor, brand marketer, web designer and
book — Beta
readers to help make your
book better — Interviews with bestselling authors you can learn from to help you step up your writing and marketing — Resources to help you become a better writer and help you sell more copies — A community of support to keep you motivated — One stop solution to hire a book cover designer, publicist, editor, brand marketer, web designer and
book better — Interviews with bestselling authors you can learn from to help you step up your writing and marketing — Resources to help you become a better writer and help you sell more copies — A community
of support to keep you motivated — One stop solution to hire a
book cover designer, publicist, editor, brand marketer, web designer and
book cover
designer, publicist, editor, brand marketer, web
designer and more
This premise is applied even if the self - publishing author has the budget, foresight and professionalism to engage all manner
of expert editors, proof
readers, formatters,
designers and thoroughly research the distributing and promotion
of his / her work, the resultant
book will be very bad.
This always has mixed results, since people on Facebook don't know anything about
book cover design, they probably aren't your target market, they probably aren't ideal
readers of your genre, and they aren't
designers.
Readers will recognize this added value when the author hires a professional
book designer to improve the quality
of the layout and design
of the second edition.
Using my team at Skywriter
Books, the manuscript went through six sets
of editorial notes, 37 test
readers and then into the hands
of cover
designers.
I discovered that the indie community is a thriving scene, filled with passionate authors who are writing incredible
books, creatively engaging with their
readers, working with teams
of talented editors and
designers, and helping other writers online and in their local communities.
I will bring you much more in the way
of POD, beta -
readers, editors, interior and exterior
book cover
designers and information for formatting your own novel or reputable organizations that can do this for you.
«Shigeru Miyamoto: Super Mario Bros., Donkey Kong, The Legend
of Zelda really gets at the heart
of Miyamoto's influence on the gaming industry... Providing a great understanding
of Shigeru Miyamoto's role in the gaming industry, it's a
book that also gives
readers an understanding
of the history
of gaming as a whole, as well as the many influences one influential
designer can have... it provides a fascinating look at how the gaming industry has evolved through the years.»
Since most
of my
readers here are developers, I'll be honest and say I don't think the
book would be
of much help to a pro (though it's not just for
designers, a lot
of programmers on our team played with it and were very happy with the results - I would recommend any programmer, animator, or producer who has never been hands on with a level editor give it a try just to see what they can do).
«The
book designer's responsibility is threefold: to the
reader, to the publisher and most
of all, to the author,» Kidd says.
«The cover
of a
book is the first thing a potential
reader will see: it needs to attract immediate attention, stimulate interest, heighten the desire to learn more about the
book's content, and create a clear call to action,» says Lisbon - based
designer, illustrator and art director Senhor Tocas.
For Sullivan
books are tools, able to both find and possess functions outside the intent
of author,
designer, printer, binder, publisher, distributor, seller, reviewer, and
reader.
Dezeen is giving two
readers the chance to win a signed copy
of Maarten Baas Hide and Seek, a
book filled with projects by the Dutch
designer.
So much more than just a coffee table
book, this hardcover volume takes
readers on an in - depth exploration
of the man whom the New York Times has called one
of fashion's most cerebral
designers.