I mentioned before that I was really enthralled by the free software program, Inkscape. Last month I decided to design my own Equestrian Journal. I designed all the pages using Inkscape, formatted it for a Print-on Demand website, and ordered a proof copy this morning! I made it an annual one so that it doesn’t feel like I am lugging around a textbook for my horse notes. Once I review it I may put it on an Etsy shop or list it for sale on this website. I dream of buying a saddle with its earnings.
I had a lot of fun designing it. I labeled all my layers nice and tidy so I can edit them as needed. It was nice to self publish something that was not my first novel to get the hang of things. It was a bit complicated dealing with the margins, bleed margins, space for binding, etc. I do plan on self publishing my book because I want to have full control and learn all the steps.
Allow me to introduce Speedy Pony Press. I designed the logo myself (no AI here). I don’t have a livestock brand, but I have a brand nonetheless. 🙂
Stevie Lou Díaz 