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Design Brief for Children’s Book Layout and Design

Posted on 28 January 2024
A copy and paste design brief for your book designer You have reached at the stage where you have identified a book designer or a few possible graphic designers on Fiverr or PeoplePerHour for your upcoming project. You would now like to reach out and see if they have availability, if their pricing structure matches […]

File Set Up Guide

Posted on 28 January 2024
[recap-box] Save time and check the following before sending us your file You need to add 3mm bleed and crop marks on all four edges. All files need to be saved as PDFX/1A when they are exported. You can choose this from the top drop down menu when you export to PDF. Make sure your […]

Children’s Book Sizes, Layout and Paper Choices for Printing

Posted on 28 January 2024
We guide you through the creative possibilities for designing, styling and printing your children's book at Ex Why Zed
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Best Graphic Design Software 2024

Posted on 16 January 2024
A Definitive Guide to Graphic Design Programs: Adobe InDesign, Affinity Publisher, QuarkXPress, and Scribus In the realm of graphic design, the software you use can significantly impact the quality of your work. This article provides an in-depth comparison of four popular graphic design programs: Adobe InDesign, Affinity Publisher, QuarkXPress, and Scribus. We’ll delve into their […]

Perfect Binding Set Up Guide

Posted on 16 January 2024
[recap-box] Perfect Binding Set Up Checklist We need two files: a spread for the inside and outside over + a second file for the text pages. Text file as single pages NOT spreads. Page 1 of this file is the 1st right hand inside page when you open the book’s cover. The rest follow in […]

Boost Your YouTube Channel with Self-Published Books

Posted on 8 January 2024
Are you a successful YouTuber looking to expand your brand and engage with your audience in a new, exciting way? Have you ever considered self-publishing a book? A book can be a powerful tool to promote your channel, share your journey, and offer exclusive content to your subscribers. It’s a tangible way for your fans […]

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