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We All Need Layout Artists

1/6/2015

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Good morning, Readers!
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This arrived on Friday. This is not the actual book cover, it's just a stand-in to use while I'm waiting for the real one.
So, I currently have my physical proof of Human sitting on my desk demanding attention.  I have opened it, and I have flipped through it.  And I have noticed that OMG GUYS IT LOOKS BEAUTIFUL IN THERE!

Ahem.

I haven't attached a photo of the interior because I'm not ready to give any part of the story away, but it looks amazing.  Unbelievably amazing.  I am in love with the interior.

For all of you thinking that this is a weird thing to be banging on about, I suppose you're right.  I mean, I've published four books already.  And I've read extensively.  I should know what the interior of a book looks like.

I do, for the record, but I've never managed to do it myself; make a book look proper on the inside.  It takes a whole lot of know-how I simply do not have.  So, this time around, I acquired the services of a layout artist.

Worth it!

Disclaimer:  I am the first client of this artist,  He is a good friend.  He does layout stuff for the Canadian government all the time (I think?  I might be making that up), so he's more than qualified to handle a book.

Look, self-pubbers who aren't handy with Word beyond basic formatting, I cannot stress enough how awesome it is to have a layout arts worry about all the stuff for you.  It certainly lifted a huge amount of stress from my shoulders.

And he was very professional the entire time.

I was consulted every step of the way.  My opinions were sought and, most importantly, listened to.  All of my questions were answered well.  Eric clearly knows his stuff.  I clearly do not.  Regardless, I felt included in all decisions, which is hugely important for a self-publisher.  When I received the final product, it was absolutely gorgeous.

Admittedly, I was surprised how much of a difference having someone who knew what they were doing take care of the layout, but it does.  It makes a huge, huge, huge difference.

I had a really great experience working with Eric, and I intend to hire him on for all of my future layout needs.  I cannot recommend him enough.

If you're a self-publisher and looking for a layout artist, please click HERE to see what Eric offers.  Trust me, it is all so very worth it.

I'm super excited to show off this book!  I can't wait for publication day!

Right now, however, I have to get breakfast and get going with my Welsh lessons.

Ciao!
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Eric link
1/6/2015 03:52:40 am

I've worked in Print and Web layout for 9 years. 2 with private companies and 7 for the Government. I'm currently in charge of the layouts for all print annual reports with Treasury Board.

Thank you for the nice words.

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S.M. Carrière link
1/6/2015 04:50:56 am

Thank you for the beautiful book!

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