# book design (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 6 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover book design. Page: Feed: --- ## [Ebook Conversion Checklist: Accessible EPUBs from InDesign (Part 1)](https://hadleyhouse.substack.com/p/ebook-conversion-checklist-part-1) _2026-08-06 · Hadley Hendrix · Hadley House_ A step-by-step guide for designers and publishers to prepare an InDesign file for a reflowable EPUB that preserves the page list and meets accessibility standards. ## [Large Print Wrecker Began As A Gift](https://rosemaryjonescom.wordpress.com/2026/07/28/large-print-wrecker-began-as-a-gift/) _2026-07-28 · RosemaryJ · Rosemary Jones_ The second large print anthology issued by LostLoves Books actually began as a gift and inspired the other two. After Wrecker of Engines came out from DefCon One, my mother lamented that she can no longer comfortably read my novels or anthologies. She prefers large print books from the library, although she does have a \[…\] ## [Withholding Personally Identifiable Information](https://www.shunn.net/format/2026/07/withholding_personally_identifiable_information.html) _2026-07-13 · William Shunn · Proper Manuscript Format_ Many writers feel unsafe putting their real names and contact information on their manuscript submissions. Is there any way around this requirement? ## [Second Edition of Jaunts Goes Large](https://rosemaryjonescom.wordpress.com/2026/06/21/second-edition-of-jaunts-goes-large/) _2026-06-21 · RosemaryJ · Rosemary Jones_ Writers always have lists of things that they want to do…eventually…when they have time. At least, I always do. One of my wish list items was to see all my stories in large print. This month, the second edition of Jaunts Afar & Beyond is being released as a large-print trade paperback. This edition contains \[…\] ## [Book Design Made Simple Archives](https://hadleyhouse.substack.com/p/book-design-made-simple-archives) _2026-06-04 · Hadley Hendrix · Hadley House_ A beloved and essential book design resource is closing—but its blog and video archives will remain accessible for book designers, authors, and publishers ## [What Constitutes a New Edition of Your Book?](https://hadleyhouse.substack.com/p/what-constitutes-a-new-edition-of-your-book) _2026-05-18 · Hadley Hendrix · Hadley House_ Authors sometimes struggle with the concepts of new edition versus revised edition. We're here to help clear this up. ## [Synchronizing Styles in InDesign's Book Feature](https://hadleyhouse.substack.com/p/synchronizing-styles-in-indesigns-book-feature) _2026-05-18 · Hadley Hendrix · Hadley House_ Synchronize styles in InDesign using the Book feature's handy Synchronize Options, or sync individual book chapters manually. We show you how to do it. ## [Make Your Own Book Signature](https://hadleyhouse.substack.com/p/make-your-own-book-signature) _2026-05-18 · Hadley Hendrix · Hadley House_ Make your own mini book signature by hand. It's both fun and educational. Grab some paper, scissors, and a stapler, and you're ready to go. ## [Special Signature Inserts in Books](https://hadleyhouse.substack.com/p/special-signature-inserts-in-books) _2026-05-18 · Hadley Hendrix · Hadley House_ Some books group images together on a series of pages in the middle. This can increase quality, solve layout problems, and save money. ## [Designing a Book Title Page](https://hadleyhouse.substack.com/p/designing-a-book-title-page) _2026-05-18 · Hadley Hendrix · Hadley House_ Every book needs a title page. Designing an outstanding one is a challenge, but it can contribute to a professional-looking masterpiece. ## [Auto-trade Cross-Exchange Gaps (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/oGjK8l32xOWQ) _2026-05-18 · **Sponsored**_ Find cross-exchange spreads, backtest strategies, and execute automatically with risk controls. ## [Self-Publishing Services Compared](https://hadleyhouse.substack.com/p/self-publishing-services-compared) _2026-05-18 · Hadley Hendrix · Hadley House_ Are you shopping for self-publishing services? We compare service providers for you, and let you know the pros and cons of each service. ## [Book Edge Treatments](https://hadleyhouse.substack.com/p/book-edge-treatments) _2026-05-18 · Hadley Hendrix · Hadley House_ Book edge treatments include anything that is applied to the edges of a book's pages, such as deckled, gilt, stained, and painted edges. ## [Creative Book Cover Treatments](https://hadleyhouse.substack.com/p/creative-book-cover-treatments) _2026-05-18 · Hadley Hendrix · Hadley House_ Your book cover may be worthy of some extra special treatments such as metallic or 3D effects. We introduce you to the possibilities. ## [Real and Fantasy Trains at WriteHive](https://rosemaryjonescom.wordpress.com/2026/05/09/real-and-fantasy-trains-at-writehive/) _2026-05-09 · RosemaryJ · Rosemary Jones_ I’ll be appearing at WriteHive 2026 in July. Through the miracles of technology, my panel was filmed last week. We discussed the use of trains in fantasy and science fiction. Why trains? As all the panelists agreed, because trains are awesome. Everyone gave wonderful suggestions of how trains can work in stories as well as \[…\] ## [Some Notes on Books Cited at Norwescon: The Tolkien Stuff](https://rosemaryjonescom.wordpress.com/2026/04/06/some-notes-on-books-cited-at-norwescon-the-tolkien-stuff/) _2026-04-06 · RosemaryJ · Rosemary Jones_ As I explained at the start of every panel at Norwescon, I’m a bit of a book dragon (okay I’m a full-fledged book dragon with a definite hoard problem). This means I will digress into information about books I own, random publishing history, and suggestions for adding to participants’ to-be-read piles. So here are the \[…\] ## [We Don’t Know: A Case for Mars](https://dave.autonoma.ca/blog/2026/04/06/case-for-mars) _2026-04-04 · Dave Jarvis' Blog_ Thoughts on science, knowledge, and colonization of Mars. ## [Norwescon 2026 Schedule](https://rosemaryjonescom.wordpress.com/2026/03/15/norwescon-2026-schedule/) _2026-03-15 · RosemaryJ · Rosemary Jones_ I’m heading back to Norwescon in April. This annual convention focuses on the literary side of science fiction and fantasy with a generous helping of craft, costumes, and other convention activity. I’m speaking on several panels this year, including one on gargoyles! You can find more about the convention at https://www.norwescon.org/. Norwescon 2026 Schedule Lord \[…\] ## [llOOPy lOOPs](https://dave.autonoma.ca/blog/2026/02/03/lloopy-loops) _2026-02-03 · Dave Jarvis' Blog_ Thoughts on Large Language Models, verbose code, encapsulation, and OOP history. ## [Adding An Agent](https://rosemaryjonescom.wordpress.com/2026/01/31/adding-an-agent/) _2026-02-01 · RosemaryJ · Rosemary Jones_ After 20 years of writing fiction and selling seven novels to Aconyte and Wizards of the Coast, I decided it was time to get an agent and try expanding in new directions. If you follow me on the socials, you’ll have seen announcement that I’m now represented by the amazing Gabrielle Harbowy of the Corvisiero \[…\] ## [Photoplay Finish to 2025](https://rosemaryjonescom.wordpress.com/2025/12/16/photoplay-finish-to-2025/) _2025-12-16 · RosemaryJ · Rosemary Jones_ A stack of books about books is about to be returned to the library as I wrap up 2025. I spent the last couple of months diving deeper into the history of Photoplays (hardback novels illustrated with silent movie stills) for an article to be published in 2026 by SFWA’s Planetside. Sadly the reference books \[…\] ## [AI News Summaries & Audio (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/3YpnJ4TRoYr9) _2025-12-16 · **Sponsored**_ Tap an article for an AI summary and an audio briefing. ## [Quasar Fun In November](https://rosemaryjonescom.wordpress.com/2025/11/10/quasar-fun-in-november/) _2025-11-10 · RosemaryJ · Rosemary Jones_ The online SFWA convention Quasar, November 15-16, includes panels and breakout sessions for published and aspiring writers interested in science fiction and fantasy. This is the first year for Quasar, a special continuation of SFWA’s 2025 Nebula Awards Conference. All programming is virtual. I’ll be zooming in from my office (aka the dining alcove converted \[…\] ## [Cornered in the Cornfield: a Flapper Detective story](https://rosemaryjonescom.wordpress.com/2025/10/31/cornered-in-the-cornfield-a-flapper-detective-story/) _2025-10-31 · RosemaryJ · Rosemary Jones_ Over the course of one Arkham Horror novel and a couple of short stories, I’ve been building up Betsy Baxter’s career as the Flapper Detective. Starring in a serial adventure, Betsy has conquered all manner of movie stunts. But is she ready for sound? The delightful people at Aconyte proved that she is. Taking my \[…\] ## [Harvey’s Back!](https://rosemaryjonescom.wordpress.com/2025/09/15/harveys-back/) _2025-09-15 · RosemaryJ · Rosemary Jones_ At the very end of The Nightmare Quest of April May, our favorite professor Harvey Walters marched off to do something about the troubles coming to Arkham. In October, you can follow his adventures in a new novel, The Arcane Gamble of Harvey Walters. Harvey knows Cthulhu is coming to town. How can he rally \[…\] ## [Racism in Technology](https://dave.autonoma.ca/blog/2024/10/13/racism-in-technology) _2024-10-13 · Dave Jarvis' Blog_ Combatting online racist remarks while upholding the freedom of opinion and expression in democratic societies.