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Hit the Books with Dan Milnor: Put Play into Practice

Hit the Books with Dan Milnor: Put Play into Practice

Not everything is meant for public consumption. This might seem counter to the general trend of modern society, where every moment of every day is shared and shared passionately. ...

Cookies by Chef Coy: Behind the Book with Secoyah Browne

Behind the Books

Cookies by Chef Coy: Behind the Book with Secoyah Browne

What began as a late night stress-relieving activity from a job in real estate finance has become a brand worth watching and a cookbook you’ll want to literally sink ...

How to take creative risks and get comfortable doing it

Planning & Creating

How to take creative risks and get comfortable doing it

Taking risks in your creative endeavors can be as intimidating as it is essential. The path less traveled often leads to the most extraordinary outcomes. Yet, many of us ...

Book-Making

The marathon mindset: building a sustainable creative career

The marathon mindset: building a sustainable creative career

As a creator, artist, maker, or small-business owner, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that success is produced in sprints—a quick burst of inspiration, followed by ...

Collaborative books and publishing: How to blend creative disciplines for a unique final product

Collaborative books and publishing: How to blend creative disciplines for a unique final product

Back in ye olden days of publishing, a single book required the involvement of dozens of craftspeople. If the paper was meant to last, it had to be made ...

How to calibrate your monitor for photo editing

How to calibrate your monitor for photo editing

Have you ever noticed that the colors on your monitor look different from those in a printed photo or book? This discrepancy can be upsetting, especially when you've spent ...

Selling

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Self-Publishing

How to find your niche: turning passion into a profitable book project

A strong niche cuts through the noise. When you know exactly who you’re creating for, your ideas land faster, your community grows stronger, and your work starts generating real ...

How much does it cost to self-publish a book?

Self-Publishing

How much does it cost to self-publish a book?

Editor's note: This post was first published in November 2018 and was most recently updated in December 2025 to reflect current U.S. market costs to self-publish a book. The cost ...

How to market a book: 12 tips to boost holiday sales

Promoting & Marketing

How to market a book: 12 tips to boost holiday sales

Editor's note: This post was originally published on November 1, 2018, and was most recently updated on September 24, 2025. The holiday season isn’t just the most wonderful time of ...

Inspiration

24 zine ideas for DIY creators and self-publishers

Ideas & Examples

24 zine ideas for DIY creators and self-publishers

Editor's note: This post was first published on July 15, 2022 and most recently updated on December 22, 2025. Zines have always been a playground for creative expression—part art ...

Eleven creative Wire-O notebook ideas to make and sell

Ideas & Examples

Eleven creative Wire-O notebook ideas to make and sell

If you’re the kind of creator who always keeps a notebook close, a Wire-O format might be your new favorite way to work. The sturdy double-loop binding lets pages ...

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Gifts, Ideas & Examples

Last-minute gift ideas to beat the holiday shipping cut-off

Somehow, the holiday season always sneaks up on us. One minute you’re making lists, the next you’re staring down shipping cut-off dates and wondering how to pull off something ...

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