InDesign Tutorial | How to Create a Book for Beginners to Print & Publish

Through designing a simple booklet in this Adobe InDesign tutorial, you will learn the most important building blocks for book design. We will design a beautiful book (booklet in this tutorial, 4 pages) that is 5.5 by 8.5 inches. We will use the "Facing Pages" and "Primary Text Frame" features. You will learn about creating columns, using bleed, smart ways to insert (place) images into your design, and how to wrap text around your images. You will also learn how to use the Parent pages feature, which used to be called Master pages.
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[@wandabusbee2689]

Answered so many questions! Glad I found it.

[@ThressaWillett]

Glad it was helpful!

[@markgrimes7607]

9 mins, and you helped with practical book creation in a simple and efficient way, more so than some 3hr long vids I’ve seen

[@ThressaWillett]

Oh I am so glad to hear that!

[@markgrimes7607]

@@ThressaWillett your manner and instructions are clear, and you give enough time to keep up and allow me to scramble and find pause if needed. I’ve written a book and have no idea how to use Indesign. I’m trying to keep costs down, and I thought if I knew photoshop id understand Indesign, but I am finding it very hard. Your videos help a lot.

[@Moviehub96507]

Thanks for such a great tutorial! Everything is on point. Keep Up!

[@ThressaWillett]

So glad you liked it!

[@wesleylavassaur1160]

amazing and clear tutorial. Very helpful. Thank you.

[@ThressaWillett]

So glad it was helpful!

[@marketingmed]

What an amazing video. Thank you so much, Thressa!

[@ThressaWillett]

Thank you! I'm so glad you liked it.

[@ADHDaddiction]

Very Helpful! thank you

[@ThressaWillett]

So glad it was helpful!

[@draganmaric7132]

👍👍👏👏👌

[@happiestbabyhappyfamily2774]

LOVE THE MUSIC❤

[@ThressaWillett]

Thank you!!

[@miawhispers]

So cute! 🥰

[@ThressaWillett]

Thank you! 🤗

[@TrainStopOnLStreet]

It this be applied if you have more then 4 pages. I have 24 and they are so out of order. 😢 When I print, its only printing 1 sided. Help please if you can.

[@Late20sSkateboarder]

Page numbers, columns, etc are not showing up- why?

[@thepurpleufo]

Nice tutorial...but...I always wonder why people think there should be music playing in the background when they are trying to teach something.

[@ThressaWillett]

Thanks for the feedback. I no longer include music in the background with my newer videos. I initially used it when I didn't have a quality microphone because it covered up background noise. But this is not necessary anymore, so I agree!

[@thepurpleufo]

@@ThressaWillett Thanks for the response and for continuing with great videos.

[@donefy13]

How to change text into a path at once, for example 32 pages at once. With the aim of printing operators not being confused because they have to install the font first?

[@donefy13]

For example, in a similar case I can do it in Ai. Ctrl+A and Ctrl+Shift+O

[@miawhispers]

Is there a way to print them or do you just sell them online as a ebook ?

[@ThressaWillett]

You can do either! Save as a PDF and post online or use one of the many book printing websites out there. They are pretty affordable!

[@miawhispers]

Thanks! hope to see some more indesign tutorials 😍@@ThressaWillett

[@ThressaWillett]

Good to know, thanks for that feedback! @@miawhispers

[@theworldaccordingtorockett]

Annoying music. Very good tute otherwise. Thanx.

[@ThressaWillett]

Thanks for the feedback. Do you think it would be better with different background music, or no music at all?

[@theworldaccordingtorockett]

​@@ThressaWillett You're most welcome. I apologize for my curt-ness. I could have stated that better but that music was like fingernails on a chalkboard. Super ADHD over here. In this case, in my opinion, the music was too loud and competed with your voice instruction for attention. Sound is a HUGE part of video production. Music selection is paramount because it makes an impact on mood and emphasis. But in a tute, it shouldn't draw attention to itself. There have been studies done that suggest classical music is the most conducive to learning. Ha, Jaysus...I didn't mean for this to turn into an essay. In this vid, the music was just too loud and was trying to steal attention from your brilliance. Super good video. I got exactly what I need. Gave you a like & sub. Cheers!

[@ThressaWillett]

Thanks for the insight! I might start nixing the music, but I agree that classical might be nice.

[@theworldaccordingtorockett]

@@ThressaWillett No nixin' darlin...just lightly sprinkle.

[@theworldaccordingtorockett]

@@ThressaWillett Oh...& btw, I can't wait to see what other design offers I can benefit from on your channel. It looks robust.

[@ferdnorbert14]

Thanks for such a great tutorial! Everything is on point. Keep Up!

[@ThressaWillett]

Thank you for the feedback!