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Graphic Design

Understanding the Picture Book Design Process

December 1, 2022 by Shanie Cooper

When you hire a graphic designer for your book, the more information you have going in the better off you will be. I always appreciate when clients come to me well-informed and are able to ask me intelligent, thought-out questions … Read more

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So, What’s a Book Designer, Anyway?

August 3, 2022 by Shanie Cooper

Here’s the scenario. You wrote a book. After much contemplation, you’ve decided that you want full control over the process and the sales, so you’re going to self-publish. It’s a picture book, and you know it needs pictures, so you … Read more

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Why Picture Books Are So Awesome

April 3, 2022March 30, 2022 by Shanie Cooper

A picture book is very different from other kinds of books. They are my favorite kind of book to read, write, and design and my goal in my business, this blog, and my social posts are to help picture book … Read more

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