πŸŽ‰ Breaking news! A 3D-printed book can now convert its own G-code into raised lettering. Because clearly, what humanity needed was a self-referencing paperweight that’s slightly bumpier. πŸ“šπŸ€–
https://www.designboom.com/design/3d-printed-book-manual-darius-ou-benson-chong/ #3Dprinting #Gcode #Innovation #TechNews #BookDesign #HackerNews #ngated

Here are my new mockups for middle grade book covers that I designed and illustrated. Neither myself nor the authors I work with use generative ai. Human creativity is strength!

#noai #middlegrade #fantasyart #bookcover #humanart #bookdesign

Sharing my writing workflow for Work From Home Day. πŸ–₯οΈπŸ“

From the Freewrite Traveler to a full Linux desktop setup, here is how I manage my speculative fiction career without getting distracted. Includes tips on using Scrivener, Affinity Studio 3, and open-source tools for book design.

Read the full article here: https://jeffreyharlan.com/b/4dv

#Writing #Photography #Linux #IndieAuthor #DigitalArt #BookDesign

A professionally formatted book speaks volumes about your commitment to quality. It enhances readability and builds trust with your audience. We've formatted over 10,000 books for authors across 47 countries. Learn more about our book formatting services and how we can help your book shine: hmdpublishing.com/services/book-formatting #BookFormatting #SelfPublishing #BookDesign #AuthorTips

#BookFormatting #SelfPublishing #BookDesign #AuthorTips

Many students encounter similar problems when creating their portfolios.

Disorganized layout, excessive text, and a lack of demonstration of the design process can all make a portfolio difficult to understand.

However, with a few simple adjustments, a portfolio can look clearer and more professional.

If you are preparing a portfolio, you can bookmark this for future reference. πŸ˜€ #portfolio #bookdesign

Good news for authors using AI for cover design! KDP allows AI-generated covers, but disclosure is crucial. Mention the AI involvement in your book's description. Let's keep it transparent! #KDP #AICover #BookDesign #SelfPublishing #Authors

#KDP #AICover #BookDesign #SelfPublishing #Authors

You can feel the difference.

The cover. The paper. The typography.

At Collingwood Press, these aren't extras. They're the standard.

Genre specialist designers
InDesign formatting
Every editing stage
Print quality that competes

See our work | www.thecollingwoodpress.com

What detail do you notice first?
.
.
.
#CollingwoodPress #BookQuality #BookDesign #ProfessionalPublishing #Collingwood #WritingCommunity

Your cover is doing more selling than you are.

Before a reader reads your description, checks your reviews, or looks at your author bio, they see your cover. And they make a decision in under three seconds: click or scroll past.

At Alpaca Authors, every cover is custom designed by professionals who specialize in book covers.

www.alpacaauthors.com
.
.
.
#BookCoverDesign #CoverDesign #BookDesign #SelfPublishing #AlpacaAuthors #WritingCommunity #IndieAuthor #AuthorTips #BookMarketing

A professional book cover isn't a luxury, it's an investment. It's the first thing potential readers see. A well-designed cover communicates quality and professionalism. Don't let a bad cover hold you back! #BookCoverDesign #SelfPublishing #IndieAuthor #BookDesign #WritingCommunity

#BookCoverDesign #SelfPublishing #IndieAuthor #BookDesign #WritingCommunity

Working on a book and website about Allium's (just layout, not my work) - anyone in the fediverse interested in #allium #flora #flowers #bookdesign #photography ?