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Welcome to the Foglio blog! Here, I share insights, tips, and behind-the-scenes stories about the world of self-publishing, book design, and typography. Whether you’re an author looking for guidance on your publishing journey or a typography nerd like me, you’ll find something of interest here.
Jan Tschichold’s Timeless Rules: What Modern Self-Publishers Can Learn from the Father of Book Design
Jan Tschichold helped shape the way good books look and read. This guide explains his canons of page construction, the 1:1:2:3 margin idea, and the spirit behind the Penguin Composition Rules. If you want a calm, readable page that feels professional, these principles will help you design a self-published book that stands the test of time.
Self-Publishing in Canada: A Complete Guide to Professional Book Formatting and Typesetting
Struggling with book formatting? This step-by-step guide for Canadian self-publishers shows how to prepare professional, print-ready layouts that meet industry standards — without the stress.
Lessons on Type Hierarchy from Ellen Lupton’s “Thinking With Type”
Discover how to choose the best self-publishing service for your book. Compare Foglio to Tellwell, FriesenPress, Reedsy, and Fiverr, and learn why Canadian authors prefer Foglio’s personalized support, rights retention, and professional quality.