Speak to Me Softly Please

February 13, 2017

This is me softly saying, “Don’t use that template.”

Cargo Cult Template layout woes

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8 years ago

(Psst! Nobody likes cargo cultists’ book covers.)

Take Cover

8 years ago

Has that template ever worked for anyone anywhere ever? Or are the folks at Createspace just taking the piss?

EricL

8 years ago

Which is more offensive? Making out with a corpse or using that Cargo Cult template? No need to pick, you get both here.

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