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Publish & ProsperAuthor: Matt Briel & Lauren Vassallo
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The Anatomy of a Good Print Book
Episode 117
Wednesday, 29 April, 2026
In this episode, Matt & Lauren break down the elements of a print book. We review exterior and interior design choices, explain how different elements fit together, examine variance in print copies, and share tips for how to avoid confusion between your digital designs and print book. Dive in from the beginning for a complete crash course in print book design, or skip ahead to learn about:[7:00] – Exterior Book Design (Trim Size, Binding Type, Cover Finish)[18:11] – Interior Book Design (Paper Types, Ink Types)[26:01] – Print Variants [33:08] – Fitting Design Elements Together[37:49] – Designing for Print vs. Digital[43:43] – Understanding Print Variance[53:55] – Being Proactive with Your Book Design[1:03:58] – Episode Wrap UpTo maximize your print book mastery, we recommend watching this episode on YouTube!Dive Deeper💡 Explore These ResourcesLulu’s Pricing CalculatorCheck Out Matt’s Book! 💡 Listen to These EpisodesEp #72 | Build Your Own Book: Design Choices for Print BooksEp #93 | Tales from the Scrypt: Self-Publishing Horror Stories (and How to Survive Them)💡 Read These Blog PostsThe Anatomy of a BookHow Books Are Made: From PDF to Printed & Bound5 Visual Indicators Your Book Is Self-Published💡 Watch The Life of a Book💀 Can’t wait for our next episode? Check out our Resources page for links to our blog, our YouTube channel, and more. 💀 Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn at luludotcom!💀 Email us at podcast@lulu.com💀 Sign up for our mailing list.
