Ever wanted to create your own journals or workbooks -- either to use yourself, to give as gifts, or to create a learning resource for others?

Do you already have some ideas you'd like to explore, but you have neither the time nor the money to invest in a design program (and in learning how to use it)?

Have you ever tried downloading a complicated design program for a "free trial, only to abandon it to recover from a serious case of feature overload?

Have you ever found yourself wondering, "Why does it have to be so COMPLICATED?"

It doesn't. Because there's Canva!

Canva is the program that makes it possible to create beautiful book covers and to learn more about what makes a design appealing -- all with an interface that makes it easy, enjoyable, and quick to learn and to apply your new designer skills.

And this is the book that will help you create your journal or workbook at minimal cost and with less time spent learning how to design your book's cover and get your book ready to publish.

Here's what you'll learn:

• How to make the most of free and low-cost resources online to learn how to design a stunning book cover


• How to use Canva -- a free online design program -- and its helpful (free) tutorials to learn more about what makes a book cover look more professional


• How to create and format your book's interior using Microsoft Word or OpenOffice/LibreOffice.


• How to create a finished paperback journal or workbook and publish it through CreateSpace


• How to market your new journal or workbook and leverage your book and your experience for other writing projects (your blog, future books, etc.)

There's nothing wrong with having a professionally-designed cover, but if you're not in a position where you can afford to pay $50 or more for it, don't let that stop you!

Canva can help you create a stunning cover for your journal or workbook (or planner), and this book will help you make the most of its potential -- and yours.

There's plenty you can do to build up your own designing chops, using a design program that is completely free, intuitively designed, and ADHD-friendly (speaking from the author's own experience).

And CreateSpace is the website that makes it easy to create engaging and attractive book interiors and to publish your print- on-demand journals and workbooks without stress or hassle.

If you'd like to get closer to creating a journal or workbook that could be the start of a new adventure in self-publishing, click on "Buy it now" and grab your own copy of this book. I look forward to meeting you and connecting with you through its pages.