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Hit the Books with Dan Milnor: Making a Book to SellFor the past several weeks, I’ve been traveling across the United States doing photo walks, book talks, and software demos. A few nights ago, I...
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Meet with Milnor contest rulesAs a creative professional, portfolios can play an integral role in securing your next client, job, or project. Getting a second eye on your body...
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A Preview of 100 Days of Feelings, Emotions, and Moments: Behind the Zine with Nia WangCreator and cat-lover Nia Wang shares how she used a 100-day painting challenge as a way to decompress and define her days. She spoke with us...
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How to self-publish a comic book: the go-to guide for independent comic creatorsIn the imaginative realm of storytelling, few mediums captivate us as profoundly as comic books. With their unique blend of stunning artwork and...
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How to make a zine: a beginner’s guide to getting startedZines are self-published, small-circulation magazines or booklets that let creators communicate their opinions and concepts without the...
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What is print on demand for books, and how does it work?Print-on-demand books have revolutionized the publishing industry, offering a flexible and cost-effective solution for creators, authors, and...
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Hit the Books with Dan Milnor: The CritiqueMost people fully invested in the creative life fall in love with their work. This reality comes with an upside and a downside. I believe it’s...
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Social media for photographers: tips for growing your businessAs a photographer in the digital era, leveraging social media to show off your work and attract clients has become essential to remain competitive...
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How to design a book cover: professional tips for successCreating a unique and eye-catching book cover is essential for any author or creator looking to self-publish their work. Despite the overused...
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Professional photo book design tips for creativesDesigning a photo book is an art form that combines creativity and technical finesse. Much thought goes into creating a professional photo book...
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Erasure Poetry: Behind the Book with Sarah Kate SmigielCan you turn hate comments into love poems? Educator, creator, and gender-bender Sarah Kate Smigiel says absolutely! We sat down to discuss...
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Hit the Books with Dan Milnor: Designing Books for ClientsAt one point in my life, I made my living as a wedding photographer. This might not seem like a big deal to you, but for me, coming from a...
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Branding for photographersBranding is essential to any successful photography business—whether you’re a company, freelancer, or independent contractor. When you have...
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Top 11 photography trends of 2023In the creative world of photography, trends are constantly evolving to keep up with technological advancements and cultural shifts. If...
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Hit the Books with Dan Milnor: telling the story of your workEditor’s note: Learn to tell the story of your work in a three-week course with Dan Milnor starting June 12, 2023. Sign up for Portfolio...
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My Design Narrative: Behind the Book With Chen GaoArtist and graphic design professor Chen Gao shares the story of making her captivating portfolio, My Design Narrative . A lover of books and...
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How to create a writing portfolioYou’re on the job hunt, and a friend sends you the email of the managing editor at your dream company. The editor is excited to interview...
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Behind the Book: Up in Lights Winner50 submissions, 5,000+ votes, and 5 panelists. One book, up in lights. Sit down with the winner of the digital billboard in Times...
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Hit the Books with Dan Milnor: Building a Creative CommunityEditor’s note: Join Dan Milnor for a Blurb photowalk and book meetup on Sunday, April 23, 2023, in Manhattan, New York. In the...
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Blurb introduces tiny booksEditor’s note on April 2, 2023: Blurb Tiny Books are not actually a new offering, just a little April Fools’ Day fun. For book sizes we do...
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Where to sell your self-published bookFor some self-published creators, publishing a book is about personal achievement and creative satisfaction. But for others, self-publishing a...
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Hit the Books with Dan Milnor: Photo Editing in Adobe LightroomI imagine that those of you who spend your lives with a camera in hand won’t need an introduction to Adobe Lightroom , but for those new to...
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We See VI: Behind the Book with Jekaterina Saveljeva of femLENSFounded in 2015, the nonprofit femLENS offers free workshops on documentary photography to women and girls from economically and culturally...
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How to plan a wedding shot listAfter all the researching, planning, coordinating (and, let’s be honest, stressing), your wedding day is sure to be picture perfect. But what...
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