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My Book Is Done! Now What?
19 Dec 2019

My Book Is Done! Now What?

by Joann Sondy | posted in: Cecelia's Garden | 0

After weeks of writing, editing, editing, editing, and illustrating, Cecelia’s Garden, it is now publicly available. Waiting patiently during the KDP Amazon review process, I checked the status three times yesterday. This morning when I check I saw the green … Continued

book design, cecelias garden, creative problem solving, creative thinking, illustration, self publish, writing
Color Book: Patterns of the Ancient World
3 Jul 2017

Color Book: Patterns of the Ancient World

by Joann Sondy | posted in: BOOKS | 0

Coloring Book: Patterns of the Ancient World. ISBN: 978-1515249207 Coloring is the new meditation! Tune out the distractions and break out your color pencils (preferred for paper used in this book) or crayons to explore these patterns from around the … Continued

book design, creative thinking, drawing, joann sondy, self publish
Saigon Shuffle 2.0 by Dominic R Sondy
11 Nov 2015

Saigon Shuffle 2.0 by Dominic R Sondy

by Joann Sondy | posted in: DESIGN & PUBLISHING | 0

An updated edition of the VERY first self-published project Dominic and I have collaborated. Saigon Shuffle is his; I just helped format the interior and offer editing services. Saigon Shuffle 2.0 opens with a description of an international ruse and … Continued

book design, dominc sondy, graphic design, joann sondy, photo book, self publish
Form Ever Follows Function
26 Oct 2015

Form Ever Follows Function

by Joann Sondy | posted in: Articles | 0

My tardiness in writing a well-thought out newsletter was delayed due to book* & presentation projects earlier this month. I’ve been leading an Art Deco skyscrapers walking tour,  primarily along LaSalle Street in Chicago,  since I ‘certified’ in late spring. … Continued

book design, graphic design, joann sondy, storyboarding
Coloring Book: Renaissance Patterns
7 Sep 2015

Coloring Book: Renaissance Patterns

by Joann Sondy | posted in: DESIGN & PUBLISHING | 0

Coloring Book: Renaissance Patterns ISBN: 978-1517249649   Coloring is the new meditation! Emerge from the Dark Ages with these Renaissance Patterns-reconnect with your inner child. Tune out the distractions and break out your color pencils (preferred). The 5×8″ size is … Continued

book design, creativity, drawing, joann sondy, self publish
Great Cover Grabs Your Buyer’s Attention
1 Jun 2015

Great Cover Grabs Your Buyer’s Attention

by Joann Sondy | posted in: Articles | 0

I’m diverting, briefly, from my Create Your Own Great Photo Book articles with a post about cover design.I’m currently prepping for a keynote presentation to Chicago Self-Publishing Meet-Up group about cover design.  I’ve been attending this monthly meet-up, organized/managed by … Continued

book design, cover design, ebook design, print design, selfpublish
Conduct Your Own Symphony, Visually
14 May 2015

Conduct Your Own Symphony, Visually

by Joann Sondy | posted in: Articles | 0

The following is an ongoing series from Create Your Own Great Photo Book. The first “Be a Ruthless Photo Editor” covers activities you can use to take control of your image library. The second, “Storyboarding, Not Just For Filmmakers,” presents concepts … Continued

book design, ebook, joann sondy, photo book, self publish, selfpublish
Start With A Vision of End Product
10 Nov 2014

Start With A Vision of End Product

by Joann Sondy | posted in: Articles | 0

Recent activity a LinkedIn self-publishing group caught my attention.Someone asked for a recommendation about the best production method to publish their own book. There were several replies and counter replies. Group members offered testimonials about their own experiences with major … Continued

book design, creative aces, ebook design, joann sondy, self publish
Tap Into Tablet For Your New Portfolio
21 Aug 2013

Tap Into Tablet For Your New Portfolio

by Joann Sondy | posted in: Articles | 0

Remember the days of toting your portfolio around to various offices? Designers typically had the large black “sail” which was cumbersome and awkward. So glad we don’t have to do that anymore. A recent appointment with a prospect was an opportunity … Continued

book design, entrepreneur, graphic design, joann sondy, marketing
How to Use Right-facing Pages to Your Advantage
27 Jun 2013

How to Use Right-facing Pages to Your Advantage

by Joann Sondy | posted in: Articles | 0

This year’s Printers Row Lit Fest was an opportunity to talk with several self publishing entrepreneurs or authors/artists. Bravo to all who have made this journey! We bought books from two indie/self publishers at the Lit Fest; both books are … Continued

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