Page layout tips from Blurb

Plus a free, live photo critiquing event! [Blurb]( The principles of page layouts Creating compelling pages is different for photo books than it is for children’s books. Here are some best practices when designing layouts for each type. [Blurb]( Page layout tips for photo books Less is more Avoid cluttering your pages with too many photos. Play with templates Feeling stuck? Use templates as a starting point. If you’re bookmaking using Blurb’s BookWright software, you’ll have lots of free templates to choose from. Establish a focal point Choose one element to draw the eye in to create proportion and visual interest. Tell a story Establish story progression by considering the flow and sequence of images. [More tips]( for children’s books Plan for page turns Experiment with using blank space, vibrant colors, or enlarged type to create suspense, reveal surprises, and enhance storytelling. Use theme-relevant fonts Find fonts with clear and distinct letters to aid readability. Test the layout Kids notice things that creators don’t, so ask age-appropriate kids for their feedback and make improvements. [More tips]( [Blurb]( Free image critique event Join photographer Dan Milnor as he offers live critiques of audience-submitted photos. Get feedback, ask your burning questions, and refine your craft—or just watch and learn. [Sign up]( Visit the blog [Blog]( Follow Us [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Pintrest]( [YouTube]( help center [Help Center]( [Blurb] [Make a book in minutes]( [Make a book in minutes [Share]]( [Blurb] [Privacy]( | [Pricing]( | [Email Preference Center]( | [Unsubscribe]( Blurb ®, a division of RPI Print, Inc. 3325 S 116th Street, Tukwila, WA 98168, USA © 2024 RPI Print, Inc., All Rights Reserved