How to Make an InDesign Book Layout Template

In this video, Daisy Ein will take you through the whole process of creating a book layout template, from creating and applying Master Pages to saving your work as an InDesign template. You'll start with a basic example and then apply these basics to a more interesting composition.

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Here's what you'll learn:

0:00 - Intro
0:25 - Book Design Basics You Should Know
2:15 - Creating an InDesign File
3:30 - InDesign Master Pages for Book Design
4:14 - InDesign Page Numbers
5:23 - Duplicating and Editing Master Pages
6:20 - Applying Master Pages and Primary Text Frames
7:00 - Creating a Creative Book Design Layout
7:56 - Adding Images
8:30 - Testing Out Your Design
8:45 - InDesign Template Files
9:20 - InDesign Books

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[callofgears]

I've worked for newspapers and I'm about to design a book which I've never done, this video made it look so easy and understandable thanks!

[tacodekamaron]

This video is a life saver! I'm currently studying graphic design and you explained everything detailed rather than my professor. Thank you so much! ❤️

[FireFeather]

I've been working on my first graphic novel for some time now, and I knew that beyond illustrating my images, the design of the book (more specifically, learning InDesign) would be one of my biggest hurdles to overcome. Nope. Pretty sure you just answered all my questions in ten minutes. Thank you. Bravo!

[JohnDBroadwater]

Thanks for this short but very helpful tutorial! It's the best I've found on the Internet for learning the basics of creating a book!

[leobgoo]

Terminology:
0:45 Margins - Everyone should know if you've written book assignments. 😉
0:52 Gutter - Space between pages specifically when bound as in the middle of the book when opened.
1:11 Bleed - Work area that will be trimmed.
Full-Bleed example 1:17
1:29 Leading (line spacing)
1:54 Concepts in practice - Creating a Template

[thobanindlovu]

so clear and straight to the point. I had been struggling with this but after this video i think I'm good now

[happiestbabyhappyfamily]

Simple, easy explanations that relieved my anxiety about formatting my book. Keep up the great work 😃🙏👍

[VideoTecaMocambique]

This is the best tutorial on the basics of creating a book layout! Superb!

[theitspossibleguy]

wonderful video, no fluff, straight to the point! thank you

[veronikajaklovska]

THE BEST video of indesign funcionality ever!

[softwaremaniactest]

Killer, fast-paced instruction. I'll pass this on.

[LourinDoss]

Great breakdown with very clear steps, thank you!

[Aromatic]

Thank you so much, simple and straightforward ❤️

[werekasim]

Have learnt alot from this tutorial thanks Envato family ☺️🙏

[stellakatejewelry]

Thank you for such an amazing tutorial!

[TrutherTalk]

This video was incredibly helpful. Thank you so much.

[mauitao]

Thank you very much, I felt you want to really support the people. You have a very charming and clear voice, loved it :-)

[rizkydharma]

this is so simple and informative and educating. This is a life savverr! Thank youu!

[mbeghesamuelyakum]

Thank you so much, this was so enriching an experience.
I will really like to watch all your videos on InDesign

[SeenHeard]

Wow just wow. Thoroughly enjoyed your simplified instruction. Thank you.