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Book Design & Formatting

While words, pictures, and ideas are what make a manuscript, interior formatting and book cover design are what really transform your words and images into a book.

How to Make a Custom Book Cover

As a first-time author, creating a custom book cover is an exciting moment. This is the point where it all comes together. Your hard work of writing the book is done, and now you...
Custom Book Cover Printing Options for Self-Published Authors

Custom Book Cover Printing Options

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes If you’re a self-published author, you already know how important it is to have a stylish, attractive cover. Like it or not, people do judge...
a poetry book

Poetry Formatting: How to Format a Poetry Book

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes You’ve written, re-written, and fine-tuned your poetry collection. Now it’s time to get it published. The next step you need to consider is formatting. In poetry,...
open book with editing pencil in the crease

What is a Book Proof and What Should You Look For?

Book proofs are one of the final stages in book publishing that BookBaby excels in. Learn what to look out for as you check your book proofs.
Picture of two yearbooks

How to Choose the Best Yearbook Binding

While print quality is essential for a stellar finished product, a high-quality yearbook goes beyond that; it includes a well-designed cover and durable binding.
two-page spread of a school yearbook

How to Make a Yearbook in 7 Steps

Yearbooks hold precious memories and archive community history. Here are seven basic steps to follow to make a yearbook with BookBaby's professional yearbook services.
Matte and Glossy book covers

Comparing Matte vs. Glossy Book Cover Finish

Ready to publish your book? One thing you'll need to determine is whether a matte or a glossy cover is best for your book.

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