Tools, Design Thinking & Publishing
Practical tools and print know-how for designers and authors
I’m Ben Fletcher-Bates, a brand and publication designer. I build free publishing tools and write practical guides for getting work into print.
Trusted by designers, authors and publishers.
Practical Tools for Publishing
Book Page Calculator
Get accurate page count estimates for your book project.
Spine Width Calculator
Calculate precise spine width for perfect bound and casebound books.
Cover Size Calculator
Calculate exact cover dimensions with printable templates
Book Title Generator
AI-powered titles and subtitles tailored to your genre and audience
Book Planning Worksheet
Complete project management for your book.
Free to use. Built on real-world publishing and production workflows.
New Book
From Paste-Up
to Prompts
How to Stay Valuable in a World That Automates Everything
A practical guide for designers navigating the shift from making to meaning in the age of Al.
nettl Professional projects
Working with businesses on brand, web and publishing projects?
For full-service brand, web, print and marketing projects, work with me via Nettl of Chesterfield.