E-books 101: what they are and how they work

When publishing a book, you may find yourself facing a dilemma – should I publish a paper edition only, or should I also have an e-book? In the paragraphs below, you will find all the basic information you need – I will show you why e-books are worth the hassle and guide you through different formats and their pros and cons.

Book Design 101: Why Professional Book Formatting is Important

Photo of a woman reading a book called "Visual grammar".

Welcome to Book Design 101 – a handy guide covering all the basics of what you need to know when publishing your first book. In this episode, we’ll talk about interior book design and typesetting – and why it’s important to get it right and pay attention to all the details.

Guide to Standard Book Sizes – Book Design 101

Three blue books in standard book sizes/

Welcome to Book Design 101 – a handy guide covering all the basics of what you need to know when publishing your first book. In this episode, we’ll look at how big – or small – your book can be, covering the standard book sizes in various areas of the world.

The Anatomy of a Book (Layout) – Book Design 101

Photo of a book from above - illustration to article Book Design 101: Layout.

Welcome to Book Design 101 – a handy guide covering all the basics of what you need to know when publishing your first book. In this episode, we’ll look at what, exactly, should be a part of the book interior.

The Anatomy of a Book (Cover) – Book Design 101

Welcome to Book Design 101 – a handy guide covering all the basics of what you need to know when publishing your first book. In this episode, we’ll look at the most popular book formats and all the individual book parts – with a focus on covers.