Advising isn’t easy. There are long hours, stressful deadlines and oh yeah, a book to finish. But the rewards ultimately outweigh the tough days.
Revealing the cover builds excitement and sales
Shhhh…it’s a secret. For years, that was the mentality when it came to yearbook covers. But revealing the cover is a smart decision. Here’s why.
One of the most exciting things about yearbook is
Add more wow factor with tip-ins
Looking for another creative way to add the wow factor to your book? Get it by literally adding to your book—include a tip-in in your yearbook for extra coverage.
This post originally ran in the Fall 2018 issue of Balfour’s magazine Elements.
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