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03/17/2026

Part 3 of Dan Milnor's Morocco test books: the Blurb softcover photo book.
With five paper options and a 440-page limit,* this format offers serious range for visual storytellers. A perfect go-to for lookbooks, travel stories, or projects you want to carry, stack, or print in volume.

📚 Project specs:
• 10x8-inch softcover photo book
• Mohawk Superfine Eggshell paper
• Matte ImageWrap cover

*20-440 pages with Standard paper. 20-240 pages with all other paper options.

Check out all of our softcover photo book options: https://bit.ly/3NpRDPW

03/13/2026

It's back!

Our swatch kit lets you see, touch, and compare all your paper options before you print, so you can feel confident about how your book will look and feel.

Order one today (you'll only pay for shipping): https://bit.ly/4cCo7kl

03/11/2026

Looking for honest, constructive feedback on your book design (or want to see how a pro thinks through it in real time)?

Join us for the third event in The Edit series, where Dan Milnor will review audience-submitted book spreads live, offering real-time feedback on layout, typesetting, pacing, sequencing, and visual flow.

Expect a short lesson, real-time commentary, and time for open Q&A. Live on Tuesday, March 31 at 4 p.m. PT | 7 p.m. ET.

RSVP for free and submit your work by March 24: https://bit.ly/40w1k2x

03/09/2026

Part 2 of Dan Milnor's Morocco test books: the Blurb paperback book.

This format hits the sweet spot between standout quality and sensible pricing. Great for mini projects, portfolio leave-behinds, zines, or low-risk print experiments.

📚 Project specs:
• 6x9-inch paperback book
• Standard Color paper
• Matte cover

Check out all of our paperback book options: https://bit.ly/4rSZkNR.

03/07/2026

In "WOMAN," issue 18 of Refueled Magazine, publisher Chris Brown turns the lens toward stories shaped by female creativity and vision.

Featuring seven women from diverse creative paths, this issue celebrates how expression can take many forms. Art, photography, business, and style all intersect here—revealing how creativity influences identity, work, and everyday life.

"Refueled: WOMAN" continues Brown's commitment to making media itself an art form, one story at a time.

Find all issues in the Blurb Bookstore: https://bit.ly/3OAnPAE

How it was made 📚
* Format: Magazine
* Tool: Blurb plugin for Adobe InDesign

03/03/2026

What creative project arrives perfectly on the first try?

Even after making over a hundred Blurb books, Dan Milnor still believes in the power of experimenting, iterating, and enjoying the bookmaking process through test books.

In this series, we'll see five different test books Dan created during his recent trip to Morocco. Part 1: Blurb's 7x7-inch layflat photo book.

📚 Project specs:
• 7x7-inch layflat photo book
• Mohawk Superfine Eggshell paper
• Matte cover

Read more on the Blurb Blog: https://bit.ly/4shihtj

02/28/2026

"DIRT" brings together photographers Joe Tankersley and Owen Gavis with producer Carolina Bishop for a Brooklyn-founded collaboration rooted in liberation and thought-provoking visual composition.

Ahead of their NYC zine launch event, the trio took advantage of Blurb's volume order discount to print a thick stack, making it easier to share the work in real life.

Inspired to kick off your zine idea? Get started today: https://bit.ly/4kFx1iW

02/26/2026

Last call, bookmakers. ⏳
Our DIY Book Contest ends tomorrow—and if you’ve been waiting for a sign to jump in, this is it.

Don’t overthink it. Try one of these formats for a quick entry:
📖 A stapled zine
📄 A single-paper folded zine

Contest rules:
1. Make a DIY book.
2. Post 1–3 photos or a short video showing your book on Instagram by February 27, 2026.*
3. Add a caption with your idea or process. Tag and use and .
4. Bonus: (a) Show work-in-progress shots or (b) share what helped you get started or surprised you during the process.

Our judging panel will select three winners based on creative exploration, presentation, and use of the handmade format. They’ll award one-time-use Blurb promo codes for a $150 grand prize, $100 second-place prize, and $50 third-place prize.

*Make sure your profile is public so that we can see your entry! Tags and hashtags must be included in the text caption of your caption to be valid.

02/23/2026

What do bestselling Blurb creators actually do differently?

They solve specific needs.
They build their audience early.
They proof carefully.
They launch intentionally.

Read the full blog: https://bit.ly/3Mym5qQ

02/18/2026

What if your book launch was about more than selling copies?

Bohdan Lee explains how teaming up with a local café helped him host a live, in-person book launch that brought photographers and artists together. From signing books to talking shop with fellow creatives, the event reflected the same community mindset that has shaped his career.

In this episode of The Interviews, Lee talks about why showing up for your creative community can make all the difference, especially when it comes time to launch your own work.

Catch the full conversation on YouTube: https://bit.ly/4rf9Tuc

02/14/2026

Wish someone would just tell you how to market your book? This one’s for you.

Join Marketing Your Book: The Foundations with Blurb’s Stef Sloma and learn how to:
✓ Find your audience
✓ Build a simple launch plan
✓ Choose the right marketing channels
✓ Live Q&A to apply it to your book

Register now: https://bit.ly/4rRx2mt

02/07/2026

Big projects don’t have to start big.
Here’s how Michelle, our social media manager, turned a DIY flip book into a finished, printed book. 📚

Questions about the process? Leave them in the comments below.

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