Your Work Printed in a Book


Commission Your Book
Do you want your story printed and bound in a beautiful handmade book?
I would love to help you create a beautifully bound book with your creative words.
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After we connect and get to know more about me, how I make my books, and determine how our collaboration will work, I will ask you to complete a questionnaire about your project to get an idea of how to create your book and then we sign an official contract to begin work.
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Let's work together to create a piece of art to share with the world.
What do you want printed in an artfully hand made book?
Connect with me for questions or more information.
These are a few of the examples of what's possible to be published in a handmade book.
Family Stories
Generational Lore
Family stories, recipes, and hijinks can be archived for future generations.
Fiction or Non-Fiction
Story Telling
Be proud to show off, or keep it to yourself, your creative writing accomplishment.
Senior Paper
A Proud Accomplishment
Years of learning coming to fruition deserves a proper acknowledgement in a tangible book format.
Photography
Picture Books!
An alternative to what's available through mainstream publishing, let's create an art piece worthy of your photography and my book binding.
Poetry
Expressional Expressions
Collect your favorite lines or song lyrics you created and have them printed on pages to share.
Children's Story Time
Imagination & Inspiration
Short novels to help inspire a new generation to appreciate reading books on paper.
Special Occasions
Commemorate the Date
Weddings, birthdays, life celebrations, and tributes can be recognized in a booklet format.
Something Else
Explore the Possibilities
What else can the imagination put on paper to be hand bound into a beautiful book?
Cost Estimates
All levels, Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter, have design consultation sessions with me over phone, Facetime, email, or in-person if you're in the Portland, Oregon area.
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These are estimates as it depends on what you have in mind for your book. Such factors include the amount of text, illustrations, size of completed book, and materials. Do you want one book or 20 copies to send out to your friends and family (ask about discounts for 10 or books)?
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Options are also available for custom-made blank journals for writing, drawing, watercolor, or mixed media
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All books are hard bound.
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Here are the pricing levels for printing and binding your work with me, actual cost is dependent on our final design of your book.
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