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The Ins and Outs of Book Barcodes	by Susan C. Daffron
Self-publishers need to understand the acronyms and terms related to book barcodes


5 Document Design "Don'ts" to Avoid	by Susan C. Daffron
The ultimate goal of any document is to be read, so avoid design treatments that impair readability


How to Work with a Book Cover Designer	by Susan C. Daffron
Understand what's involved and what you need to provide the designer to get a book cover created


Selecting Fonts for Your Book Layout	by Susan C. Daffron
Just because you can put 37 fonts into your book layout doesn't mean you should.


Determine the Right Size for Your Book	by Susan C. Daffron
When you lay out your book, the physical size is one of the first decisions you need to make


Getting Set Up as a Publisher with Lightning Source	by Susan C. Daffron
If you are pondering short-run digital printing (or POD) no other company has the distribution advantage of Lightning Source


Evaluating Your Print Options for Your Book Project	by Susan C. Daffron
Whether you plan to lay out the book yourself or hire out the task, take the time to get to know your printer and their specifications


7 Cures for Printing Headaches	by Susan C. Daffron
How to keep your next print job from turning into a nightmare


7 Cures for Ailing Presentations	by Susan C. Daffron
Avoid "death by PowerPoint" and keep your presentations interesting


7 Cures for Boring Newsletters	by Susan C. Daffron
How to make your newsletters more interesting


7 Cures for Common Layout Mistakes	by Susan C. Daffron
How to fix common mistakes in layout


Anatomy of a Book Layout	by Susan C. Daffron
As a self-publisher, you should learn a few conventions before you lay out your book


Everyone Really Does Judge a Book by Its Cover	by Susan C. Daffron
Even if you will only be selling your book online, your book cover design needs to make a great impression


A Few Font Dos and Don'ts	by Susan C. Daffron
With a few guidelines, even the graphically challenged can make good font choices.


Designing a Page	by Susan C. Daffron
Learn how to approach a new layout project so everything fits.


Creating Readable Documents	by Susan C. Daffron
If you take the time to create legible layouts, you'll be rewarded with documents people are actually willing to read.


Use Word to Create Promotional Bookmarks for your Books	by Susan C. Daffron
Produce your own promotional bookmarks using just your own printer and Word

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