Book Design in Affinity Publisher Training Course
Learn professional book layout, long-document workflows, and print-ready publishing using Affinity Publisher.
Ideal for designers, publishers, and self-publishing authors. Training available online, onsite, or tailored for teams.
Pricing from £350.00 per day /groups /team discounts available
Affinity Publisher Book Design Training
This Book Design in Affinity Publisher Training Course teaches you how to create professional, print-ready book layouts using Affinity Publisher. It focuses on the core skills needed to design long documents clearly, efficiently, and to industry standards.
The course is practical with the overall objective of publishing by learning to write, structure pages, manage typography, and prepare files correctly for print, print on demand and digital publishing for output to Amazon KDP, Ingram Spark etc.
This course covers:
Setting up book documents in Affinity Publisher
Page layout, margins, columns, and pagination
Using text styles for consistent book typography
Working efficiently with long documents
Placing and managing images within layouts
Who is this course for?
This Affinity Publisher book design training course teaches you how to create professional, print-ready book layouts using Affinity Publisher. It focuses on the core skills needed to design long documents clearly, efficiently, and to industry standards.
The course is practical and project-led, covering the tools and workflows used in real book design work. You’ll learn how to structure pages, manage typography, and prepare files correctly for print or digital publishing.
It is particularly useful for:
Designers who want to use Affinity Publisher for book design
Self-publishers and authors creating their own books
Creative professionals transitioning from Adobe InDesign
In-house teams producing reports, manuals, or publications
No advanced design knowledge is required, but a basic understanding of page layout concepts is helpful.
Book Design Skills on this Affinity Course
This course focuses on the practical skills needed to design clear, professional books using Affinity Publisher.
Learn how to input text from word-processors, handle long-document workflows for self-publishing, format text and work with Master Pages for print on demand, Amazon KDP and Ingram Spark. By the end of the training, you’ll have a solid understanding of how to manage book layouts with or without images to design high quality publications.
What you learn on this book publishing course
On this self-publishing book design course, you will learn the complete life cycle of publishing. Unlike many Affinity courses we cover all aspects of the design process from inputting text, layout etc to publishing.
This self publishing course also explains many of the practical issues involved in the process. For example we cover trouble-shooting issues of exporting layouts to Amazon KDP, whether to get an ISBN from Amazon or to acquire one yourself, what is the difference?
Design complete book layouts using Affinity Studio /Publisher
Set up documents for print, eBooks, and print-on-demand
Create layouts suitable for Amazon KDP and IngramSpark
Use master pages, styles, grids, and baseline systems
Apply professional book typography and spacing
Manage long documents efficiently using sections, TOCs, and page numbering
Prepare files correctly for commercial printers and POD platforms
Export compliant files for print PDFs and eBook workflows
Why choose Greta Powell Training for Book Design Courses?
As well as being a software trainer Greta has been a seriously committed bibliophile since receiving her first book as a child. The love of print books has lasted over the decades and naturally transferred into electronic publishing. She wrote the Writers News /Writing Magazine technology column from 2000 to 2019 covering many of the embryonic ebook technologies along the way.
Why not choose an Affinity Trainer with a passion for the printed word?
Onsite, Online and Hybrid Affinity Publisher Training Options
This Affinity Publisher book design training is available online, onsite, or as a hybrid format. All options use the same practical, instructor-led approach, with content tailored to suit how the training is delivered.
Online Affinity Training
Live, interactive sessions delivered via video call, suitable for individuals or small groups.
Instructor-led, practical sessions
Screen sharing and live demonstrations
Time for questions and feedback
Onsite Affinity Training
Face-to-face training delivered at your workplace or a suitable venue.
Ideal for teams or in-house training
Content tailored to your projects
Structured, hands-on learning
- Flexible dates and times
Hybrid Affinity Training Courses
A combination of online and onsite sessions for greater flexibility.
Suitable for mixed or remote teams
Consistent learning across formats
Greta Powell 5* Verified Reviews
Her ability to explain complex features in a clear, approachable way gave me the confidence to keep moving forward, even when I felt overwhelmed. Greta combined deep expertise with warmth and encouragement, creating a learning experience that was both highly effective and genuinely enjoyable.
I am incredibly grateful for Greta’s support and cannot recommend her highly enough. If you want professional, thoughtful, and patient instruction that helps you accomplish real results, Greta is the person to work with.
Marnie Elmer, Author and Self Publisher
Affinity Training Courses FAQ
How do Onsite Affinity Publisher /Studiolink Courses work?
Onsite Affinity Courses are hosted on your premises by the trainer. We travel UK wide including most major towns, cities and their surrounding areas.
The major benefit of onsite Affinity Training is that it has a far more personal approach than a traditional classroom delivery.
- The course is focused entirely on you and your individual company requirements
- There is no travelling involved for you or your team because the trainer comes directly to you.
- This is not a generic one size fits all course as training can be tailored to suit you
- Dates and times are arranged to suit your schedule.
Pre-course online meeting /voice call
Prior to your training course we organise an online meeting to introduce your trainer and discuss the logistics, course content that works best for you and your team.
How do Online Affinity Publisher Training Courses work?
We also run online Serif Affinity Training Courses held with a virtual live instructor who you’ll have contact with throughout your course both via video, chat and sharing screens in real time.
Our Online Training Affinity Courses are delivered virtually to you by Zoom, Teams or Google at a time and date to suit your diary.
Pre-course online meeting /voice call
Prior to your training course we organise an online meeting to introduce your trainer and discuss the logistics, course content that works best for you and your team.
Who uses Affinity software for Book Publishing?
Self-publishing authors wanting professional book design
Graphic designers switching to Affinity Publisher from Adobe InDesign or QuarkXpress
Freelancers creating books for clients
InDesign users moving to Affinity
Creatives producing photo books, art books, or workbooks
Students learning digital publishing & layout design
24 /7 and Weekend Online Affinity Training Courses
Our online Serif Affinity Training courses are available on any time zone so we can offer 24 /7 evenings, overnights and during the weekend.
We run our online training sessions via the most popular video conferencing software including Zoom, Teams, Google and WebEx. It’s your choice which one you prefer.
*We can only offer these hours for online training courses.
1 /2 Day Online Affinity Training Courses
We realise that not everyone likes to have all their training over full days so we can split the full days courses into 1 /2 day sessions.
*Unfortunately we are unable to offer this for our Onsite Courses
Is Affinity Publisher suitable for self-publishing?
Affinity Publisher is a top tier choice for authors /self publishers wanting professional-grade layout control without the recurring costs of a subscription like Adobe InDesign.
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Cost Effective: available as part of the integrated app now owned by Canva and is totally free which is a major advantage for independent authors on a budget.
- Professional Print Layouts: It offers precise control over typography, paragraph styles, and page elements, making it ideal for creating high-quality print-ready PDFs for services like Amazon KDP and IngramSparkreelancers creating books for clients
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InDesign users moving to Affinity
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Versatility: It can be used beyond just the book interior to design professional book covers, marketing materials, and social media ads.
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Integrated Design Workflow: Through its “StudioLink” feature, you can edit images or vector graphics directly within Publisher if you also own Affinity Photo or Designer, saving significant time during the design process.
- Complex Formatting: Unlike simpler tools, it handles advanced features like master pages, tables of contents, indexing, and sophisticated text wrapping, which are essential for non-fiction or graphically rich books.
Is Affinity Publisher the same software as Affinity Studiolink?
Affinity was originally 3 seperate apps until recently purchased by Canva. It is now part of the Canva stable and all three apps appear in an integrated workspace making it easy to jump between each one.
At first it was commonly referred to as Affinity Studio or Affinity Studiolink but more recently has become known as simply Affinity.
Is Affinity better than Microsoft Word for Book Publishing?
Absolutely yes it is far better than MS Word. Unlike Word, Affinity Publisher provides precise layout and typography control, master pages, professional export options, and tools designed specifically for publishing long documents.
Can you design Print on Demand, eBooks and Digital Books in Affinity?
Yes, you can design layouts for both print and digital; print‑ready PDFs for paperback/hardback and digital exports for PDF viewing. For formats like ePub you may need additional tools after export.
How to Book this Affinity Training Course
Booking with us
Please get in touch with us via the online booking form.
We will then get in touch and send the details of booking reservation and find out your timeframe for training.
We will then send across dates.
Once the booking is confirmed we then organise a pre-course call /meeting to discuss the course and any logistics around the day.
Payment
Payment for training is via BACS or Credit Card
Credit Card payment is via Stripe
*Greta Powell Training Ltd does not collect or store your card details.
Purchase Orders
We accept purchase orders from UK registered companies and the public sector.
Book Design with Affinity Publisher Training Course Content
Getting Started with Affinity Publisher
Learn how to launch and organise your project with confidence:
Interface tour and workspace setup
Creating a new book document
Defining page sizes, margins, bleed and slug
Using master pages for consistent layout
Professional Type with Affinity Publisher
Typography makes your book readable and attractive:
Using paragraph, character, and object styles
Controlling spacing, line height, hyphenation and justification
Automating page elements such as headers, footers and folios
Best practices for long document formatting
Book Layout & Page Design in Affinity Publisher
Build clean and effective interior pages:
Designing chapter openers and section dividers
Working with grids and modular layouts
Using reusable templates and assets
Working with Images in Affinity
Integrate visuals professionally:
Importing, linking and managing images
Anchoring images inside text flows
Using the Photo panel for on‑the‑fly edits
Ensuring image resolution and colour profiles are print‑ready
Advanced Publishing Features
Take your workflow to the next level:
Using the Preflight panel to detect errors
Global formatting tools to maintain consistency
Managing linked assets with the Resource Manager
Book Cover /Title Page Design
Design a cover that reflects your content and brand:
Building front, back and spine layouts
Placing text and graphics effectively
Preparing covers for print or digital distribution
Exporting & Publishing Your Book
Prepare final files for print and online platforms:
Exporting print‑ready PDFs (PDF/X)
Preflight and error checking before publishing
Options for digital distribution and self‑publishing platfor
Book Projects you can create with this course
With this Affinity Publisher book design training, you’ll be able to create a wide range of professional books, whether for print or digital distribution. The course equips you with the skills to handle text, images, and layouts confidently, so you can produce polished, publication-ready books.
Onsite Affinity Training
Novels & Fiction Books – clean, readable layouts for long-form text
Non-fiction & Educational Books – structured content with headings, tables, and figures
Art & Photography Books – image-heavy layouts with captions and galleries
Workbooks & Manuals – clear page hierarchy for exercises, guides, and reference materials
Print-on-Demand Books – fully formatted for platforms like Amazon KDP or IngramSpark
