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...
What Writing My Own Nonfiction Book Taught Me
As a book designer and self-publishing coach, I thought I knew the process inside and out. After all, I help authors every day, designing covers, mapping publishing timelines, guiding layout decisions, and troubleshooting those last-minute launch panics. However,...
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...
Designing a Book Cover: Crafting the Perfect Look
We’ve all heard the saying, “Don’t judge a book by its cover,” but let’s be honest, we often do! (I must admit, I also pick wines by their labels, but we’ll save that for another time.) For authors, creating a book cover isn’t...
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