Tag: Layout and Design
09
Jun
Seeking Attention: What Covers Attract Readers?
by Rachel Roberts
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Readers know not to judge a book by its cover, but how much of an effect does the cover have on reader choice? Successfully intriguing...
07
Apr
Why Adults Are Reading YA
by Dylan Parker
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Why are adults still reading YA books? Despite the fact that YA books are nominally targeted at kids ages 12–18, industry data suggests that the...
21
May
Love at First Type: It’s Not Always about the First Typeface You See
by Staff
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Choosing a font can be a daunting task. But with the proper instruction, it doesn’t have to be. Selecting the best typeface for your document...
05
Mar
Online Editing: The Effects of Technology on Future Editors
by Staff
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“Higher education institutions need to give their students experience drafting, editing, and commenting on each other’s work online.” —Zimmerman and Yohon (2002) I am currently...
03
Oct
Tired of “Safe” Typefaces? Letterforms J-a-g-e-n to the Rescue
by Staff
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“Using type well is an art, but the principles underlying the uses of type are also based on research.” —C. D. Rude (2002) in Longman’s...
01
Aug
Unblock Editor’s Block
by Staff
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Receiving constructive criticism from others before you revise your work can help you find a better way to approach a subject. As editors, we can...
