Are you wondering if DIY book design is right for you? Looking for info about book design, InDesign, and publishing? If so, you’ve come to the right place. The Book Design Made Simple website, book, videos, and blog will help you with every aspect of how to design a book, whether you’re already an experienced book designer or a complete novice.
What do you want to learn?
How to design a book
Design your own book using our step-by-step guide, Book Design Made Simple. To get started, download Part I (chapters 1 through 9) for free by subscribing to our blog using the form below.
You can also explore excerpts from the book in our BOOK section. And, in the Book Design category of our BLOG, you’ll find lots of posts about both cover design and page design.
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In our VIDEOS section, watch tutorials demonstrating how to use some of the tools and styles available in InDesign. (These videos are also available on our YouTube channel, if you prefer.)
In the InDesign category of our BLOG, learn about InDesign updates, typesetting, and how to use InDesign’s popular features, such as tables, endnotes, and the book feature.
In Part I of Book Design Made Simple, you’ll learn how to lease and install Adobe InDesign, create a document, and import your manuscript from Word. Download Part I for free by subscribing to our blog—simply use the form below.
And, in our BOOK section, we offer excerpts from Book Design Made Simple about InDesign.
How to publish a book
In the Publishing category of our BLOG, you’ll find posts about issues you’ll face when publishing a book. Also, check our BOOK section for excerpts from Book Design Made Simple about publishing.
DIY book design
You can do it! You’ll find all the information you need here to take you step by step through the whole book design and production process. Book design doesn’t have to be confusing or mysterious—with the right information, it can be fun and rewarding.
Here are three quick ways to find what you need:
- Browse the BOOK, VIDEOS, and BLOG using the menu at the top
- Use the search box at the top to search for a specific term or phrase
- Click on any of the categories (Book Design, InDesign, Publishing) or tags to explore a topic
Happy designing!
