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Aer Parris tells creators how to market their books. Then they wrote one.

Behind the Books

Aer Parris tells creators how to market their books. Then they wrote one.

For nearly 20 years, Aer Parris has made a living with words. But the words that mattered most came from their dad, every night at bedtime.

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 ...

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 ...

Racing Pilots: Behind the Book with Jack Webster

Behind the Books

Racing Pilots: Behind the Book with Jack Webster

Jack Webster has more than five decades of experience capturing the high-octane world of motor racing. His magnum opus, Racing Pilots, is a testament to his passion and unparalleled ...

The Out Mag: Celebrating LGBTQ+ Life in Ireland

Ideas & Examples

The Out Mag: Celebrating LGBTQ+ Life in Ireland

We’ve always believed in the power of sharing stories to bring individuals and communities together. So when we came across The Out Mag we couldn’t wait to find out ...

Will Travel for Food: Behind the Book with McKenna Ganz

Behind the Books

Will Travel for Food: Behind the Book with McKenna Ganz

For McKenna Ganz, exploring new places and celebrating culinary traditions go hand in hand. Her taste for adventure and love of food inspired her to create a fabulous cookbook ...

Photo Books to Journals: Q&A with Dan Milnor

Photo Books to Journals: Q&A with Dan Milnor

Whether you’re starting a new creative project or planning your next career moves, it helps to get perspective from a professional. In our latest webinar series, Blurb Creative Evangelist ...

15 unique gift ideas: custom books for everyone on your list

Gifts, Ideas & Examples

15 unique gift ideas: custom books for everyone on your list

When it comes to gift-giving, nothing beats the ones you make yourself. A personalized book carries memory, meaning, and personality. The best part? You don’t need to be a ...

BookWright tips, features, and tricks you should be using

BookWright tips, features, and tricks you should be using

Maybe you’ve used Blurb’s free bookmaking software BookWright before. Maybe it’s your first time. Maybe you’re a BookWright pro, ready to judge us if your favorite hack isn’t mentioned. ...

Author Spotlight: Forest McMullin

Self-Publishing

Author Spotlight: Forest McMullin

Fresh off the press, the story of Forest McMullin’s new book Late Harvest is a perfect example of how independent self-publishing can pave the way to traditional publishing success. ...

Quiz: Which Design Tool Are You?

Quiz: Which Design Tool Are You?

You’ve gathered all the essential photos, stories, and illustrations to create your next book. Now comes a crucial and exciting decision for every book-maker: Which book-making tool is right ...

Behind the Book: Fundraising for Best Buddies

Behind the Books

Behind the Book: Fundraising for Best Buddies

Lucas Bacardi-Shriftman has harnessed the power of self-publishing to help raise funds for Best Buddies, a non-profit organization doing vital work to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities ...

Behind the Book with Bryan Kitch

Behind the Books

Behind the Book with Bryan Kitch

Writer and illustrator, Bryan Kitch, put his professional skills to work on a personal project inspired by his daughter’s love of animals. Taking in a complete tour of the ...

How to self-publish a book: Guide to getting started

Self-Publishing

How to self-publish a book: Guide to getting started

Learning how to self-publish a book may seem like a daunting undertaking. But today, it’s never been easier. Self-publishing and print-on-demand platforms make creating and self-publishing a book accessible ...

How to make a pregnancy journal

Planning & Creating

How to make a pregnancy journal

Pregnancy is one of the most special times in a person’s life. With so many firsts—from finding out that you’re pregnant to your first ultrasound—you will want to remember ...

How to make a notebook or journal to sell: A guide for creative entrepreneurs

Planning & Creating

How to make a notebook or journal to sell: A guide for creative entrepreneurs

If you’re looking for a creative way to start or build your own business, you may consider making and selling notebooks and journals. Not only is this a relatively ...

Hit the Books: Notebooks & Photo Books | Webinar Recap

Hit the Books: Notebooks & Photo Books | Webinar Recap

Hit the Books with Dan Milnor is a monthly webinar about all things book-making and self-publishing. This month, Dan will be exploring Blurb’s new custom notebooks and journals—now available ...

What It’s Like to Actually Make a Family Cookbook

Ideas & Examples

What It’s Like to Actually Make a Family Cookbook

We were lucky enough to find Debra Pexa’s family cookbook, Around the Table: A Family Love Story in one of our summer contests, and we fell in love with ...

Passion for Fashion—A Peek Inside The Collecteur’s New Book

Self-Publishing

Passion for Fashion—A Peek Inside The Collecteur’s New Book

We came across One Shoe, Two Shoe, Red Shoe, Blue Shoe in the Blurb offices and fell in love. The vibrant colors, the gorgeous photos, and the passion for ...

15 ideas for a custom notebook or journal

Ideas & Examples

15 ideas for a custom notebook or journal

Enjoy a new creative outlet, get the perfect holiday gift for a friend, or sell unique journals to customers looking to start something new! No matter your inspiration or ...

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