Offset Press – Open Heart Designs https://openheartdesigns.com Heart Centered Creative Book Design for Self Publishing Authors Fri, 15 Nov 2024 21:08:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://openheartdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/favicon.png Offset Press – Open Heart Designs https://openheartdesigns.com 32 32 Adapt Your Print Book for the Digital World: Smart Tips for eBook Formatting https://openheartdesigns.com/2024/11/16/adapt-your-print-book-for-the-digital-world-smart-tips-ebook-formatting/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=adapt-your-print-book-for-the-digital-world-smart-tips-ebook-formatting Sat, 16 Nov 2024 11:05:39 +0000 https://openheartdesigns.com/?p=2405 A couple of weeks ago, I found myself exploring the banks of the Clark Fork River captivated by the scene unfolding at the water’s edge. The vibrant plant life was thriving in that transitional moment between fall and winter, adapting effortlessly with grand flair to these ever evolving seasonal shifts—much like stories, which can take on new forms while still preserving their beauty and essence.

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]]> 2405 Proofreading Tips for Self-Publishing Authors: How to Perfect Your Manuscript Before Publishing https://openheartdesigns.com/2024/10/12/proofreading-tips-for-self-publishing-authors/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=proofreading-tips-for-self-publishing-authors Sat, 12 Oct 2024 10:00:23 +0000 https://openheartdesigns.com/?p=2396 I recently enjoyed some fall days on a trip to Yellowstone National Park for a workshop called Decoding the Language of Nature. Taught by expert naturalists and animal trackers Jon Young and George Bumann, it was an incredible experience—learning about, watching, and listening to wolves, coyotes, bison, pronghorn, birds, and other wild creatures all participating in a continuous flow of intricate…

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]]> 2396 Capture Your Reader’s Attention with Stunning Cover Design https://openheartdesigns.com/2024/03/02/capture-your-readers-attention-with-stunning-cover-design/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=capture-your-readers-attention-with-stunning-cover-design Sat, 02 Mar 2024 12:15:38 +0000 https://openheartdesigns.com/?p=2371 A compelling cover does more than catch the eye; it speaks to the heart of your prospective readers, inviting them into the world you've created. With a blend of artistry and strategy, a well-designed cover can make your book stand out while fitting seamlessly within your genre. It's about creating a visual narrative that resonates with your audience, encouraging them to explore further.

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]]> 2371 Discover the Pros and Cons of Digital and Offset Printing https://openheartdesigns.com/2023/06/24/discover-the-pros-and-cons-of-digital-and-offset-printing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=discover-the-pros-and-cons-of-digital-and-offset-printing Sat, 24 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0000 https://openheartdesigns.com/?p=2311 Few things are as exciting as opening the box holding copies of your freshly printed, self published book! After all the months, maybe years, of crafting and developing your story and making careful and intentional choices in its production, it is so satisfying to finally hold the finished book in your hands. In this newsletter we will explore common options for printing and some important…

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