On 24 April, Blurb will be hosting two webinars on creating / designing photo books. Both sessions are free, with the first session aimed at newbies and the second session at more advanced Blurb users. Advance registration is required. After that, you’ll receive an email with a link to join the webinar. When the scheduled time comes, just follow this link then watch and listen to the presentation on your computer.

Blurb Press Release

Blurb hosts BookSmart webinars designed to give you new ideas and inspiration for your bookmaking project
Register now for the free tutorials taking place on Friday 24th April

Blurb, the creative publishing platform that allows you to create bookstore quality books, will be hosting two webinars packed with great tips on how you can get the most from BookSmart and create your perfect book.

Both sessions are free, with the first session aimed at newcomers to Blurb and the second session at more advanced users.

Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Your Book

Friday 24th April – 6pm

Whether you want to make a photo journal of your latest trip, a fine art portfolio, or a book to promote your business, the Webinar will show and tell you what you need to know about Blurb BookSmart to get started.

The session will show you how to:

  * Download the latest version of BookSmart
  * Start a new book in BookSmart
  * Choose page layouts
  * Add images and text to your book
  * Use simple tips and tricks to make great-looking books without a lot of time
  * Design your book’s cover
  * Upload and order your book
  * Use your online bookstore
  * Get additional help (which you probably won’t need after this Webinar)

To register go to: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/666531101

BookSmart Design Tips and Techniques

Friday 24th April – 7pm

For those who already know the basics of BookSmart, this intermediate webinar explores several design ideas you can use in your books. Part instruction, part inspiration, you’ll get some great tips straight from Blurb’s designers.

The webinar will explore book design ideas and show you how to:

  * Select fonts to achieve particular effects
  * Create two-page spreads
  * Effectively use white space
  * Layer text over images
  * Use a variety of BookSmart layouts to achieve interesting effects
  * Design professional looking covers
  * Use Themes as a starting point for your book’s color palette

To register, go to: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/666531101

Attending these Blurb webinars is easy. Register now and you’ll receive an email with a link to join the webinar. When the scheduled time comes, just follow this link then watch and listen to the presentation on your computer. You will need speakers or headphones connected to your computer to hear the presentation.

For further information on Blurb go to: www.blurb.com

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