Love, without the script
Valentine’s Day is coming up. I don’t care for it and never have. I don’t like the Hollywood-esque iconography that comes with it. Real love is beautiful and messy. It’s not naked babies with bow-and-arrows, or a fixed-price dinner. Or a diamond ring (although… 😉)....
How I Designed a Branded Guidebook Series for NAFA
Go behind the scenes of NAFA’s Guidebooks and explore how thoughtful book design and consistent series branding support effective educational publishing.
Are Author Contests Worth It? How to Spot Vanity Awards and Scams
What self-publishing authors need to know before paying to win I want my clients to succeed. I want their books to sell, connect, and make an impact. So it makes me crazy when I see them taken advantage of. If you’ve self-published, you’ve probably received something...
Perfection Isn’t a Solo Job
Okay, so, I’m not perfect. I miss things. I drop the ball. I have blind spots. But in publishing design, it often feels like the buck stops with me. I’m the last one before the world sees it, the one expected to catch every typo, every formatting hiccup, every detail...
Website Makeover: Why Designers Struggle With Their Own Sites
Need a website makeover? Here’s why even designers delay updates—and how small changes can move your brand forward without a full overhaul.
Ai in Artistry: Bridging Creativity and Innovation
For a while, I resisted diving into AI-generated imagery. Why? Well, being a visual artist, I stuck to the idea that AI might be the easy way out. But let me tell you, that’s not the case at all! It does save time on the computer, skipping lengthy Photoshop...
Media Narratives: The Power of Storytelling in Today’s World
When I taught my four-week course called “Career by Design” earlier this year, I thought a lot about how crucial it is for business owners to have a solid brand story. Your story can truly push your business ahead. If you’re anything like me,...
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