Can you use the same layout file for print and ebook? Understand what can be reused, what needs adapting and when to create two separate projects.
Do the size and format of the page really influence how the reader perceives a book's value? Understand the psychology behind this editorial decision.
Understand step by step how the designer prepares a book's files for commercial printing — bleed, colour profile, resolution, fonts and preflight explained.
Understand how bleed, margins and endpapers affect the final quality of a printed book — and the correct values for each element in professional projects.
What sets a commercial literary cover apart from an independent author's cover? Understand process, budget, resources and how to close that gap.
What to do when the layout clashes with the printer's technical requirements? Understand the most common conflicts and how to resolve each one.
Where to find the technical print specifications required by printers, Amazon KDP, IngramSpark and Brazilian print-on-demand services? Learn what to ask for, what to read in…
What is the minimum safety margin for printing books in offset and POD? Understand the difference between bleed, safe zone and gutter, and the values that…
Who should review the layout file before printing? Understand the four reviews a book needs — text, layout, technical and proof — and who is responsible…