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Why hire a designer to fix your AI file?

AI & Design7 min

Why hire a designer to fix your AI file?

AI tools are fast, but they rarely hand you a clean, editable, production-ready file. Here's why hiring a professional designer to fix your AI-generated file saves time, money, and headaches.

How to Hire a Book Designer for Your First Book

Book Publishing5 min

How to Hire a Book Designer for Your First Book

Finishing your first manuscript is an exciting milestone. After spending months—or even years—writing your book, it's natural to want a finished product that reflects the care you've put into every page. That's where choosing the right book designer becomes so important.

Magnet Submission on ADAM to ANCC Key Points

Magnet Submission on ADAM to ANCC Key Points

Some key points about submitting your application through ADAM to ANCC.

A Beginner's Guide to Self-Publishing in 2026

Self-Publishing7 min

A Beginner's Guide to Self-Publishing in 2026

Everything you need to know to take your manuscript from finished file to published book, including platform choices, ISBNs, and pricing strategy.

Making Your Website Accessible: A Practical Checklist

Website Accessibility6 min

Making Your Website Accessible: A Practical Checklist

Accessibility isn't just about compliance — it improves usability for everyone. Here's a practical checklist to get your site up to WCAG standards.

AI and Design: Tools That Actually Save Time

AI & Design5 min

AI and Design: Tools That Actually Save Time

AI won't replace designers, but designers who use AI will replace those who don't. Here's how to integrate AI into a real workflow.

Typography Fundamentals Every Designer Should Know

Typography6 min

Typography Fundamentals Every Designer Should Know

From kerning to leading to hierarchy, a grounding in the principles that make text readable and beautiful.

Amazon KDP: Setting Up Your Book for Success

Amazon KDP8 min

Amazon KDP: Setting Up Your Book for Success

A walk-through of Amazon KDP setup, from metadata to categories to A+ content, with tips to maximize discoverability.

EPUB vs. PDF: Which Format Does Your Book Need?

EPUB vs. PDF: Which Format Does Your Book Need?

Understanding the difference between EPUB and PDF — and why your book probably needs both.

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