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Clean & Simple e-Books are coming soon

April 27, 2016

Clean & Simple e-Books are coming soon

My two books, Clean & Simple Scrapbooking and Clean & Simple Scrapbooking: The Sequel are coming soon to eBook format. Click to read more about the details.
This week I secured the rights to both of my books (Clean & Simple Scrapbooking and Clean & Simple Scrapbooking: The Sequel). I know that sounds weird, right? You don’t have the rights to the books you wrote? I’m not completely clear on it all myself but I finally negotiated a fair deal and I’m presently knee-deep in converting the files to eBook format.

A few weeks ago, I unearthed a stash of books in my closet and put those for sale in my shop, but having the eBooks will allow a quick, digital way to get the same content.

My books were designed in Quark Xpress, a program I no longer even have on my computer so I had to purchase a slick—but pricey—plug in called Q2ID. It converts old Quark files into Indesign files and I can’t lie: it’s FREAKING magic, people. I don’t know if you ever have cause to do conversions, but I will testify. That shit works.

It’s been so fun to have the actual files to work on. I’m going to update the type in the book to make a more readable eBook document, plus I might even add an updated intro for each book. That remains to be seen. Stay tuned for more info.

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  1. Susan says

    April 27, 2016 at 9:44 am

    I have the originals!!! They rock, of course. They’ve made it through many purges and will make it through the next one as a supreme design resource.

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  2. Jennie says

    April 27, 2016 at 10:23 am

    I have the #2 book and I’m looking forward to getting #1 on digital.

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  3. Pam says

    April 27, 2016 at 10:24 am

    I bought the first book years ago and recently purchased the second book. I have book one to thank for understanding leading, column width, trapped space and proper mixture of fonts. When I took the Design Your Life and Clean & Simple classes, many of the principles I learned from your books were reviewed and emphasized. The eBook idea is awesome. Now a whole new generation of scrappers will benefit!

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  4. Cherie says

    April 27, 2016 at 11:18 am

    Congratulations Cathy! That is really cool! I’m so excited for the eBooks! I’ve learned so much from you through your class’s ( yes, I have them all ) and online! Can’t wait!
    Loving your hybrid helpers!

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  5. Andrea West says

    April 27, 2016 at 12:41 pm

    Wow!!! That’s fantastic! I have both of your books which I purchased a number of years ago. But having the e-book versions would be great. Go Cathy!

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  6. Carlie says

    April 28, 2016 at 3:42 pm

    I remember how excited I was when I got the first one….and the second one. They will always be a part of my stash.

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  7. ARC says

    May 23, 2016 at 6:09 pm

    Please write #3 🙂

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