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Writers Conference, Workshop News, and an Anthology Update

Writers Conference, Workshop News, and an Anthology Update

A few quick updates from my corner of the book world… The Central Oregon Writers Conference is coming up this September in Bend. It’s a full weekend of workshops, connections, conversations, and time to focus on your writing. If you’ve been looking for a reason...
What Writing My Own Nonfiction Book Taught Me

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,...
Designing a Book Cover: Crafting the Perfect Look

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...