Book Making 101 Course

Book Making 101 is a 12-week hybrid course designed to teach you how to create high-quality, professional books from start to finish. Whether you're an author, designer, or aspiring publisher, this class provides hands-on training in every stage of the book production process.

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Register now to reserve your spot in our next cohort.

 

You'll gain practical experience in:

• Copy editing and content editing
   

• Book cover design and interior layout
   

• Proofing and formatting
   

• Local and national printing options, including Amazon KDP and IngramSpark
   

• Using accessible tools like Canva, Microsoft Word, and Adobe InDesign
   

By the end of the course, you'll not only know how to produce beautiful, print-ready books—you’ll have the skills and confidence to start your own publishing imprint or creative press.

 

A Class with a Purpose

 

Book Making 101 was created to fund and support the launch of the CLI Book Design Lab, a dedicated production space for emerging and established Black and Brown writers and designers. All tuition goes directly toward the development and long-term sustainability of this vital creative hub.

 

Flexible Hybrid Format

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The course meets both in person at the CLI Book Production Lab in Los Angeles and online via Zoom. While we encourage students to join us in the lab for hands-on collaboration, remote learners are fully supported and welcome to join from anywhere in the world.

 

Ready to make your mark in publishing?
Click here to register for Book Making 101 and take the first step toward building your own press.

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Enrollment for the Summer semester opens on May 21st, 2025. If you are accepted and registered, you will click on your preferred location below and submit your tuition of $250.00 to complete the process. 

 

STUDENT INFORMATIONAL: Wednesday May 27th, 2025 ;

STUDENT ORIENTATION: Friday, May 30th, 2025; TuesdaY @ 6 pm PT via Zoom

CLASS BEGINS: Friday, June 6th, 2025