What orientation should the text on the spine of books have? The spine of a book is more than just a place for the title and author—it’s an extension of editorial design that reflects identity and functionality. A key decision is the orientation of the text, wh... Printed books Jan 18, 2025
Importance of proofreading Why Spelling and Style Correction Is Essential in Your Texts Effective communication depends on both ideas and their presentation. Spelling and style correction are fundamental tools for producing imp... Printed books ebook Dec 19, 2024
The Impactful Use of Color in Educational and Academic Books Introduction In the realm of educational and academic publishing, the thoughtful use of color is not merely an aesthetic choice; it is a strategic tool that can profoundly impact learning, comprehensi... Printed books ebook May 16, 2024
Basic Principles of Editorial Design Direct the Reader's Journey with Layout Editorial design choreographs the reading experience. Layout establishes visual hierarchy to direct attention and build narrative flow. Strategic use of space c... Printed books ebook Oct 1, 2023
Calculating Words Per Page by Format When designing and laying out content, it is essential to understand how the page format impacts the number of words that will fit on each page. This allows editors and designers to properly estimate ... Printed books Aug 19, 2023
Book Design Jargon The world of book publishing has accumulated specialized vocabulary over centuries of crafting and designing print publications. Here are definitions of some frequently used terms related to the visua... Printed books Aug 18, 2023
Text Alignment in Books: Justified vs. Left-Aligned When designing the interior page layouts of a book, one key decision is how to align the text on each page. The two main options are justified text or left-aligned text . Justified Text With justified... Printed books Aug 17, 2023
Book Binding Types: Pros and Cons of Each Book binding refers to the process of physically assembling a book from a stack of paper sheets and protective covers. There are several common types of bindings used in modern book publishing, each w... Printed books Aug 14, 2023
Key Internal Elements of Book Design Front Matter: The Book's Initial Building Blocks The sections preceding the main text are collectively called front matter . This includes the title page , copyright page , dedication , epigraph , tab... Printed books ebook Aug 12, 2023
Distinguishing Between Indexes, Tables of Contents, and Glossaries Although indexes , tables of contents , and glossaries serve similar functions, understanding the nuances of these "reference" sections reveals how each can uniquely help readers. The Role of the Inde... Printed books ebook Aug 10, 2023
Offset Printing vs. Print-on-Demand The two dominant printing technologies today are offset printing and print-on-demand (POD) . As an editorial designer with over a decade of publishing experience, I analyze the pros and cons of each m... Printed books Aug 9, 2023
Avoiding Common Typographic Errors in Printed Books Typographic errors in printed books, though often subtle, can severely undermine the professionalism of a publication. As a book and editorial designer with years of experience, I have seen the full r... Printed books Aug 5, 2023