Episode 3.6: The Author's Role in Book Design with Kelsey Baldwin

On today’s Write.Publish.Market Podcast, Jodi is interviewing Kelsey Baldwin, an author, designer, and entrepreneur. They chat about all of the things that go into designing your book. This includes the size of your pages, the front and back cover design, the book spine, and so much more.

Whether self-publishing or going the traditional route, there are a few steps that will make designing your book so much easier. Kelsey shares her thoughts on design revisions, pre-made templates, and why the design of the book should allow the reader to follow along almost without noticing the design.

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Meet Kelsey

Kelsey Baldwin is an author, designer, and entrepreneur. She runs Paper + Oats, an online resource for creative entrepreneurs looking to expand their reach with digital products, quality design, and authentic marketing. Kelsey teaches entrepreneurs how to use Adobe InDesign for all their business' graphic design needs through free tutorials and a best-selling online course. She also works 1-on-1 with authors to design high quality book interiors and covers. As a single mother, she is an advocate for women learning to sustain themselves and gain independence through online business. Her first book – Strong Girl, Brave Girl – chronicles her journey through divorce while being pregnant, and is available on Amazon. She lives in Missouri with her daughter Poppy and their border collie Cooper. Learn more about Kelsey check her out below.

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