Hit the Books

For most creatives, the “why” of bookmaking is obvious. The “how” can be more of a mystery. Whether you’re selecting the right image, design tool, or typography, every decision ...

Hit the Books with Dan Milnor is a monthly webinar about all things book-making and self-publishing. This month, we’ll discuss building your brand and explore some of the ways ...

Even if you are making an image-heavy Photo Book, you will probably use captions, titles, or subtitles to help define your photos. The legibility and arrangement or design of ...

Hit the Books with Dan Milnor is a monthly webinar about all things book-making and self-publishing. In this webinar, we explore the foundations of good book design using examples ...

Hit the Books with Dan Milnor is a monthly webinar about all things book-making and self-publishing. In this edition, professional photographer Dan Milnor gives an overview of portrait photography ...

Hit the Books with Dan Milnor is a monthly webinar about all things book-making and self-publishing. This month we're talking about the photography industry; how it has developed and what ...

We all have personal creative projects that can provide a refreshing break from our professional work. But these personal projects could be just as important as anything you do ...

Hit the Books with Dan Milnor is a monthly webinar about all things book-making and self-publishing. This month we're talking about how to navigate the variables between screen and ...

Some people wonder why we need art. But we’re not sure there needs to be a reason. We asked photographer Dan Milnor, why do people create? Can you create ...

Hit the Books with Dan Milnor is a monthly webinar about all things book-making and self-publishing. This month we're talking about the first stages of self-publishing: gauging interest, fundraising, ...

Dan Milnor’s photo books are, among many other things, a record of the people, places, and experiences that have shaped his career. Case-in-point is Peru—a strikingly beautiful photo book ...

What’s the secret to capturing a photograph that takes you back to a moment in time? How can a single image capture not only sights, but also the sounds, ...

Hit the Books with Dan Milnor is a monthly webinar about all things bookmaking and self-publishing. This month, we’re talking about selling and distribution, with a focus on Blurb’s ...

Here at Blurb, we know that creative success takes lots of hard work and no small amount of talent. In the business of self-publishing, we see it every day. ...

In a fast-paced digital world, you can make a lasting impression with a portfolio book in print. So, we asked Dan Milnor for his thoughts on creating a pitch-perfect ...

Hit the Books with Dan Milnor is a monthly webinar about all things book-making and self-publishing. This month, we’re focusing on photo books and talking about telling a story ...

Hit the Books with Dan Milnor is a monthly webinar about all things book-making and self-publishing. This month, we’re talking about putting the finishing touches on your book project. Did ...

In Dan Milnor’s view, the best way for an aspiring photographer to learn the ropes is to practice photojournalism. See what he has to say about storytelling, bearing witness, ...