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What Kinds of Projects Won’t Work for Self-Publishers

What Kinds of Projects Won’t Work for Self-Publishers

BookBaby president Brian Felsen talks with Joel Friedlander of The Book Designer about what “the perfect book” looks like in terms of size, layout, design, etc.

Joel believes that there is no one industry-wide standard, but that each individual genre suggests its own standards for design perfection.

Also in this segment, Joel discusses how to set realistic expectations for publishers and authors who may be dreaming too big on a small budget. He lists a few examples of the kinds of projects that simply won’t work for self-publishers.

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What Does a Book Designer Do?

What Does a Book Designer Do?

In this video, book designer Joel Friedlander talks with BookBaby president Brian Felsen about what exactly a designer does to help an author or publisher realize their vision. A book designer’s specific involvement in a project can vary depending upon the job, and can include everything from assisting in the finalization of the manuscript (recommending developmental editing, copy editing, or proofreading), coming up with a design strategy and concept, working with vendors, creating a marketing plan, and more.

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