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Kindness Giveaway rulesFeeling generous? We’re celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Day with a giveaway—which means you have a chance at winning a book package and...
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Blurb or MdBy: Which should you choose?When you have a story to tell in print, your first order of business is finding the ideal book format. You’ve probably been researching...
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44 comic book ideas and examples to get you startedWriting your own comic book will exercise your creativity and imagination as both a writer and visual artist. While comic books might seem like a...
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Popular book genres to inspire your next bookIf you’re here, you probably already know that authors who understand the nuances of popular book genres find it much easier to write...
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Up in Lights contest rulesImagine it: Your creative work. On a billboard. In Times Square. Now’s your chance to become an overnight book star and get flown to...
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Exploring the images you can’t explainOne of the things you are told early in your photography career is that you must be merciless when it comes to editing your photography portfolio...
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Blurb community permissionsYou probably are here because we requested the right to share your photo across our marketing channels. We love to see the Blurb community...
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Blurb book promotion authorizationYou probably are here because we requested the right to share your book across our marketing channels. We regularly reach out to Blurb creators...
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344 Questions: Behind the Book with Stefan G. BucherDescribed as a therapy session in a book, graphic narrator and design illustrator Stefan G. Bucher knows a lot about the creative process of...
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How to use pictures to tell a storyThe adage, “A picture is worth a thousand words,” is undeniable. Photographers know best that images can bring stories to life and build...
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Behind the Book with Kike Calvo: The Adventures of PiliA lot has happened in the two years since our last chat with National Geographic photographer and children’s book author Kike Calvo . We caught...
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Blurb bestselling authors on self-publishing success in 2023Self-publishing has come a long way in the past few years. What was once seen as a last resort for authors and photographers has become the...
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How to read more booksUnless you grew up a bookworm, discovering the magic of reading, picking up a book doesn’t always come naturally. Finding the time and...
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The welcome return of film photographyWhat is it about film photography ? For the first time in decades, Eastman Kodak Company is actively hiring film technicians while watching...
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#BlurbMoment Sweepstakes RulesEvery moment is a story. Every story is a gift. From November 21-25, we’ll share a daily prompt on our social media. Submit your moment...
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Behind the Book with Ally Zlatar: the monsters are aliveAlly Zlatar is an artist and activist whose work explores the intersections of mental health, art, and inclusion. After struggling to find a...
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List of important literary devices that every author should knowThe world’s best writers use dozens of literary devices and techniques to add impact and intrigue to their work. You likely use a bunch of these...
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Say hello to MdBy: Blurb’s new sister brandQuick web-based creation tool, recycled printed pages, printed fabric, foil accents: Blurb creators have long requested more photo book options!...
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What is a book dummy and how to make one: the ultimate guideEditor’s note on language: In the book business, a “dummy” is a mock-up of a proposed publication. It is not in reference to...
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Mixed: Behind the Book with Cameron MoutonReading Mixed is going on a journey of heartbreak and love, mental illness and joy, rage and tenderness. It’s a vulnerable look at the...
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How to write a poemWhat makes a poem? Nobody knows. They just agree: It isn’t prose. A poem can be almost anything. It can be an amorphous, scattershot...
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The history of printEvery book is an achievement—the culmination of hard work to get new ideas on paper and out into the world. But the very existence of books...
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Hit the Books with Dan Milnor: Adventures of an Amateur BirderYou might think midlife crisis or the rekindling of a long-lost love, but the real reason for my sudden passion for birds comes from a chance...
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Path to print: choosing the best book design softwareWhen you set out to make a book, you’ll use many tools—from cameras and keyboards to notebooks and sheer creativity. But, when it’s time to make...
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Behind the Book: Knit Stitch: 50 Knit + Purl Patterns by Kristen McDonnellYouTuber and Blurb bestseller Kristen McDonnell shares her self-publishing success story and the many lessons she learned along the way....
