David Airey, graphic designer

It’s not easy choosing a book title

Published on January 30th, 2012 Read the 71 comments »

My book will be aimed at those who are thinking of, or who have started their own design business. The title I wish I’d read a few years ago (although I know I’m going to learn a lot writing this one).

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Advice for authors

Published on December 2nd, 2011 Read the 11 comments »

Pretty good timing as I tie-up the final details of a new book contract.

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Tell your story

Published on May 1st, 2011 Read the 16 comments »

You’re what makes you different. Tell your story.

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Archived under Branding, Business, Writing.

One year published, and thoughts on a second book

Published on February 17th, 2011 Read the 35 comments »

It’s been around a year since my book became available.

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Archived under Books, Writing.

Lost in translation

Published on September 10th, 2010 Read the 23 comments »

I wasn’t 100% sure about it when my publisher’s sales experts made the suggestion — I didn’t want to oversell the content — but a good case was made, and I happily took their advice.

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If you don’t ask, you don’t get.

Published on November 26th, 2009 Read the 33 comments »

Three weeks ago my acquisitions editor Nikki at Peachpit asked if I could find a well-known designer to write a quote for the back cover of my book. She said it would need to be someone with a great reputation, and that we didn’t have much time.

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Logo Design Love book available for pre-order

Published on October 8th, 2009 Read the 43 comments »

Back in March I told you I signed a book deal with Peachpit. The copy deadline is October 23rd, which is scarily close, and the book is now available for pre-order. So no pressure, David.

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Archived under Identity, Writing.

Musings on book writing

Published on January 27th, 2009 Read the 61 comments »

I’ve been asked to author the first logo design book from Peachpit Press.

We’re discussing possible topics, and the aim is to publish a book that’s different from any other in the logo design market. I thought it’d be a good idea to involve you.

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Archived under Personal, Printing, Writing.

Your readers are great writing inspiration

Published on August 29th, 2007 Read the 16 comments »

Whether you publish a blog post three times per day, once every day, or even once per week, finding inspiration can prove troublesome. I’ve been able to keep a decent level of consistency up on my blog, posting on average every three days. I owe a lot to you, my readers.

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How do you write blog headlines?

Published on August 3rd, 2007 Read the 27 comments »

When planning a blog post, I normally begin with a headline in mind. However, that doesn’t mean I use that headline once the article is complete, and I’m curious how many of you keep the original headline you thought of.

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