Book design
What to prepare before hiring a book designer
A little preparation gives your book designer the context and materials needed to build a cohesive cover and interior.
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Insights & process
Design Notes
Practical advice on preparing your content, designing books, and bringing creative ideas to life—from my work as a designer and independent publisher.
Working together
Your client portal: projects, files, and feedback in one place
How to follow your project, share materials, review designs, and use project summaries.
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Book design
Book cover design and interior layout: what’s the difference?
The cover introduces the book. The interior shapes how readers experience every page. Both deserve a place in your project plan.
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Publications
How to prepare your content for a brochure or publication
Organized content helps your designer create a clear hierarchy and keeps the project moving toward a focused, useful publication.
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Illustration development
From drawings to finished book illustrations
The Darla’s Scarf example shows how an existing drawing can be developed through clean-up, digital redraw, and line-art treatments.
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Coloring & activity design
Creating coloring and activity pages that extend a story
A look at how I bring characters into coloring sheets, counting activities, and tracing pages for children.
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Branding
What’s included in a brand identity?
A logo introduces a brand. A coordinated identity helps it remain recognizable across different materials.
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Payment & Billing
What to expect from your project quote, deposit, hourly billing, and PayPal invoice.
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How to give useful design feedback
Specific feedback helps your designer understand the concern and develop a revision that serves the project.
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The software I use for design and publishing
A look at Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, and Canva—and how different tools support different projects.
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What happens after you hire a designer?
A clear process helps turn an idea into a defined project, useful feedback, and finished design files.
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What to do when you need help with your book’s illustrations
From an early idea to artwork that needs refining, explore how illustration development, character design, and art direction can support your finished book.
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