1106 Design

05/31/2026

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Southern Reads
Season 1, Episode 10

Michele Defilippo has more than 50 years of experience in book publishing. Her company, 1106 Design, makes it easy for authors to release a top-quality book, keep control of it, and earn more money every time they sell a copy.

Thank you to Michele for coming on the podcast. Our episode “Book Publishing FAQs (feat. Michele Defilippo)” is out now!

05/21/2026

Here's a "before and after" example of a recent book cover design. We love it when authors are pleased with our work! Thank you, ladies!

We submitted the "Before" cover to our book designers. It was a rough draft created by Rebecca, yet it contained the elemental ideas we wanted. When the cover designer asked what we wanted in a book cover, we replied, "elegantly simple."

We think the designers nailed it!

05/07/2026

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Give your book a competitive edge. Learn how professional reviews from BookLife, IndieReader, BlueInk, and Kirkus open doors to libraries and bookstores.

05/06/2026

Word isn’t built for professional book design. If your layout looks off, readers will notice. Learn why professional formatting matters and how it impacts readability, credibility, and sales.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoRyY9LMxeY

1 like. "Formatting Your Own Book? Think Again"

05/04/2026

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Boost book sales by up to 9% with optimized metadata. Learn how specific BISAC subjects, Thema codes, and keywords drive discoverability and global growth.

05/04/2026

Think you need a publisher to succeed? Think again. Learn how independent publishing puts you in control, increases your earnings, and gets your book into major distribution channels—without giving up ownership.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9b9zuHV1PE

You Don’t Need a Publisher (Here’s Why)

04/29/2026

Stop relying on retailer algorithms. Learn how to reach customers directly and reclaim your independence.
https://open.substack.com/pub/1106design/p/beyond-the-algorithm-how-to-build?r=67qif&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Stop relying on retailer algorithms to sell your books. Learn how indie authors can reach customers directly.

04/29/2026

Is AI harming the publishing industry? 🤖

On the Million Dollar Flip Flops Podcast, we're breaking down the hard truths about AI-generated books, quality control, and why a "quick" publishing path might be killing your long-term business goals.

Essential listening for any serious author:
🎙️https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/192-self-publishing-scams-and-what-authors-need-to/id1715585675?i=1000762532790

Podcast Episode · Million Dollar Flip Flops · April 21 · 15m

04/27/2026

From :
Ghosting Your Own Book: How to Cross the Finish Line When You Want to Run Away by Anne Marina Pellicciotto
https://janefriedman.com/ghosting-your-own-book-how-to-cross-the-finish-line-when-you-want-to-run-away/

Faced with pursuing publication that might reopen old wounds, one memoirist overcame the challenge with help from therapy, community, and AI.

04/27/2026

Don't let "hybrid" publishers take your rights or your royalties. 🛑

We joined the We Don’t Play podcast to expose common self-publishing scams and explain how authors can keep 100% of their profits.

Listen here: https://wedontplaypodcast.com/episodes/michele-defilippo-self-publishing-for-rights-royalties-consistent-revenue-s13-premiere