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Course Description

IN PERSON: Have you ever dreamed of publishing your own writing? Do you have a memoir, novel, collection of family stories, or even a book of recipes you have always wanted to print and share with loved ones? It's possible to create beautiful books yourself with some design training and readily available online tools. Students in this course will learn the basics of book design, typography, and cover design through a guided reading of "The Non-Designer's Design Book," fourth edition, by Robin Williams. The instructor will then lead students through the process of laying out a book interior, designing a cover, and navigating a chosen publication platform to produce a book. Students will finish the course with a published work in hand or a print-ready manuscript to publish in the future along with new knowledge of the publishing process and industry. | Active Skill Learning.

Max enrollment: 12.

Location: Judea Reform Congregation, 1933 W. Cornwallis Rd, Durham NC 27705

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Section Title
Self-Publishing Your Book: From Manuscript to Fully Designed Bound Book
Type
Classroom - In Person
Days
W
Time
1:30PM to 3:00PM
Dates
Sep 16, 2026 to Nov 18, 2026
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
15.0
Delivery Options
Classroom - In Person  
Course Fees
Instructors

Section Notes

Please note: Students must have a personal laptop they can bring to class and basic skills with computer software and the internet.

Required supplies/fee:

Students will purchase materials independently for an estimated cost of $20. 
Students will learn to use web-based book design and graphic design programs, which could incur some subscription costs, depending on the students' design choices. Printing costs will also be associated with publishing a final copy of each student's book, but are not required for completing the course. If students choose to publish their books through a service such as Amazon's Kindle Direct or IngramSparks, then they will be responsible for the cost associated with opening an account and ordering any author copies they wish to have. 

 

Required reading:
Robin Williams, "The Non-Designer's Design Book" (9780133966152)

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