with Marie Otsuka This workshop will cover a variety of technical techniques for typesetting multiple scripts on websites, with a focus on CJK writing systems. Typesetting different languages together can be a challenge for online projects. This 2-day intensive will review HTML and CSS techniques on formatting typography for multiple scripts, especially with East Asian […]
with Kel Troughton Learn to think systematically about type and make your own font in 10 weeks! (Not in or near San Francisco? See the online version of this workshop.) During this 10-week in-person workshop (Wednesdays from June 12 through August 21. No class on July 3), you'll learn what it takes to create your own […]
Learn to think systematically about type and make your own font in 10 weeks! (In the San Francisco area? See the in-person version of this workshop.) During this 10-week online workshop (Thursdays from June 13 through August 22. No class on July 4), you'll learn what it takes to create your own original typefaces and gain an […]
with Fer Cozzi ¡Hacer fuentes es divertido! Este taller le presenta las múltiples posibilidades creativas que implica el diseño tipográfico. Este curso en línea de 5 semanas (cinco sábados: 15 de junio, 22 de junio, 29 de junio, 13 de julio, y 20 de julio) busca ser un espacio de aproximación lúdica al entendimiento de […]
Join us on Monday, June 17th from 6-7 pm PT for WILD Voices “AI-Able” featuring Autodesk's Capra J'neva. J'neva will help attendees break inside the black box of AI, exploring how to craft great experiences with AI. Learn which problems are suitable for AI solutions, how to gather and prepare data transparently, and design strategies […]
An additional reason to join the Zoom! We'll be giving away 3 copies of the new edition of Scott's book, Developmental Editing! Grab a spot today! Have you ever received an unsolicited manuscript that would be a perfect match for your list if only it were better written? Or a first draft for which you paid […]
Grids offer a structured framework for layouts that assist with the consistency and coherence of design—but most frequently they seem to adhere to a rectilinear form with placement outside of that form either seeming "random" or "breaking the grid." This informative session challenges what you already know about layout and looks at how layouts can […]
The Book Passage Mystery Writers Conference is THE conference for those looking to up their mystery writing game. After 29 years, its reputation only continues to grow—because it covers everything you need, from story development and writing skills to finding an agent and publisher. Here’s what you’ll find at this intensive 3-day Conference: Experienced authors teach setting, dialogue, and character development. Editors, […]
In the ever-evolving landscape of self-publishing, the presentation of your book plays a critical role in capturing your audience’s attention and delivering a professional reading experience. This workshop is designed to help self-publishing authors understand the best practices of designing the interiors of their books, and equip them with the skills needed to DIY their […]
Publishing Professionals Network is hosting an in-person (free!) tour of a state-of-the art, on-demand printer. We will see the facility in full operation—including their high-speed inkjet presses, high-end toner production devices, integrated and automated bindery, and the fulfillment distribution options. In addition, they have wide format printing, promotional production, and labels. We will learn about their […]
Publishing is complicated, and explaining it to authors—especially first-time and self-publishing authors—can take up hours of your valuable time. Some editors have said that the problem can be intense enough that they actually avoid working with inexperienced author clients, because the sheer amount of time required is too hard on their profit margins. In this […]
An Open and Fun Forum on Pronouns, Short Attention Spans, and Whatever Else Makes You Crazed and Confused. Are the rules of copyediting and language usage changing as our culture changes? Of course they are! But how fast, and in a good direction? This PPN Professional Development session aims to provide everyone a chance to […]
