Working Region by Region
On a puzzle this size, solve one area at a time: finish the bridges of a corner, then follow the islands that link it to the rest. A completed region becomes a single block whose few exits are easy to read.
Hard Puzzles and Trial Bridges
At Hard, some decisions need a trial: imagine a bridge, draw its consequences lightly, and if an island ends up unable to reach its number, or a group gets closed off, erase and draw the other choice.
One Puzzle, One Page
One 13x13 puzzle fills the page, with islands large enough to read their numbers easily, whether you print a single sheet or the whole book.