When you're starting a book project, you might very well discover that you can't do it all by yourself. Perhaps you're the writer who has also taken on typesetting. Or you're a designer who is looking into project planning and finances. Or, you're a happy enthusiast who sees a great book project taking form, but you're not that good with words or design – yet you've taken on other parts of the project. You might see now that more people should be involved. When it comes to language, it's always good to have someone who can review the texts, suggest changes, and proofread along the way. For the design and typesetting, it might be time to bring in a designer. And who will ensure that the finished book reaches the shelves? Who will keep an eye on the finances of the project? Here are examples of some roles that can be filled in a book project: - Writer/Author - Editor - Copy editor - Proofreader - Photographer - Illustrator - Designer - Marketer - Social media manager - Ad manager - Sales manager - Distributor - Finance manager - Press contact - Project manager These roles don't always need to be part of a project, and some of them can be filled by the same person. But it can be good to think through who should do what. You'll share the load, produce better ideas and get better results. What sort of expertise have you been missing in your own projects?

Today, I'm doing my taxes 😣 Not much to show, I'm afraid. Are you doing anything interesting?

Sketching out some beer labels. Fun, but I always remind myself that I'm no illustrator :-) What are you working on?

I just finished up a successful Kickstarter Campaign promoting a book that I designed, typeset, and produced as print-on-demand*. I used Bembo Book for the text, and Fabritius for headlines and chapter heads (it's historical fiction, so not related to typography, except in its use). Link to the Kickstarter here if you want to see: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pandemoniumpress/the-hierarchy-of-angels *(yeah, I wrote it too...)

What are you working on? I'm spending some days this week typesetting a report / guide around academic writing. As usual, I move fast. Trying not to overthink things, just deliver.