Layout Design
- The layout of a book is an important part of the self-publishing process that is often taken for granted. It should be designed for function first but also for aesthetic so the message is displayed in a logical, pleasing way.
- Giving the book a single, cohesive look and feel that complements the story and artwork is a clear indication of quality.
- Layout is an integral part of Picture Books, in which prose and illustrations play off of one another.
- Templates are often used to cut costs which, by definition, create a generic look.
- The advantage of having the illustrator design your layout is that he/she can take elements from the interior illustrations and apply them to fill blank areas or customize such things as the endpapers.
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