Lesson 1Line length, leading, and best letters per line for long readingSet line length and leading to help easy long reading. You will work out best letters per line, change leading for different sizes and types, and fine-tune for thick text, notes, and multi-column setups.
Counting letters per linePicking target line length rangesSetting leading for main textFine-tuning leading for titlesHandling narrow and wide columnsTesting pages with real writingLesson 2Paragraph setup: first-line space versus between-space, word breaks, lonely line controlSet paragraph setup that balances ease of reading and lettering shine. You will compare first-line spaces and between-spaces, set line-up and word breaks, and control lonely lines, orphans, and short runs to keep pages looking even.
Space versus between-space waysSetting line-up and even spacingWord break rules and special casesLonely line, orphan, and short run controlParagraph space and groupingUsing setups for whole changesLesson 3Handling titles, sub-titles, block quotes, lists, and pull quotes with steady setupsBuild steady setups for titles, sub-titles, lists, and quotes. You will set order, space, and line-up so part elements stay clear, looking together, and easy to keep in long papers and sets.
Title levels and naming waysSpace above and below titlesSetting sub-titles and in-line titlesBullet and number list waysBlock quotes and pull quote designsBuilding reusable setup sheetsLesson 4Running tops, page numbers, and chapter start ways: place, content, and lettering setupDesign running tops, page numbers, and chapter starts that guide readers. You will set place, content rules, and lettering for front parts, main text, and special pages while keeping the setup steady and not in the way.
Running top content waysPlacing and lining up page numbersOdd and even page changesHiding tops on special pagesDesigning chapter start spreadsMatching with cover and setLesson 5Picking main text and title letter types: serif versus sans-serif choices and rights thoughtsLook at how to pick body and title letter types for printed books. You will compare serif and sans-serif choices, check ease of reading, matching, and letter sets, and handle rights, adding rights, and file types for making.
Serif versus sans-serif for long readingChecking ease of reading and text colourMatching body, show, and special typesOpenType parts for book letteringRights, adding, and use rightsManaging font files in the work flowLesson 6Letter size and order: setting base font size, step size for h1–h4, and ratio examplesSet a letter size that helps clear order in a 6×9 setup. You will pick a base size, choose step ratios, map sizes to title levels, and test examples to keep steadiness, clear seeing, and flow across the book.
Picking a base text size for printChoosing step size ratiosMapping sizes to h1–h4 levelsLining up size with line lengthChanging size for special pagesWriting down the letter orderLesson 7Handling foot notes and end notes: in-line signs, place, space, and page waysPlan foot note and end note setups that stay readable and not in the way. You will set up signs, pick place, manage space and lines, and handle page turns, note breaks, and cross-links in hard, note-full books.
Foot note versus end note usesSetting up note sign calloutsNote text size, leading, and spacesPlace, lines, and space rulesHandling note breaks across pagesManaging notes in multi-writer worksLesson 8Edges, text space, and eye line-up for a 6×9 cut: inner/gutter, outer, top, bottom, and page number placeSet edges and text space for a 6×9 cut to make a steady, easy page. You will set inner and outer edges, top and bottom space, page number place, and use eye line-up to balance spreads and better seen evenness.
Standard edge plans for 6×9 booksBalancing inner and outer edgesTop, bottom, and page number placingSetting and testing the text spaceEye line-up of text blocksChanging edges for binding waysLesson 9Adding pictures and shapes: sizing, labels, float ways, and picture clearness for printLearn how to ready, size, and place pictures and shapes for printed insides. You will handle clearness, colour ways, labels, and float ways so visuals show sharp and help the text without breaking reading flow.
Print clearness and colour way standardsSizing pictures for single and double columnsLabel order and lettering rulesAnchoring, wrapping, and float waysBleeds, full-bleed spreads, and safe spacePre-checks for placed art work
