The Anatomy of a Barcode
If you've ever attempted to publish your own book, you've likely had to deal with barcodes at some point. A barcode is a graphic of vertical lines that can be…
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April 8, 2021
How to Choose the Best Paper Stock for Your Book’s Interior
What paper should I use for the interior of my book? With the amount of time it takes to write, edit and perfect a book, it’s easy to understand why…
April 17, 2019
How to Pick a Book Size for Your Genre
Printing a book takes a lot of decisions. What will your cover look like? What font will your book be printed in? How will your characters escape their fate? There…
August 20, 2018
August 2nd is National Coloring Book Day!
Coloring books have become a big category in the publishing industry, with adult coloring leading the trend. Even those of us who are less artistically inclined can find relaxation, creativity,…
August 2, 2017
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Need to pay for your self published book? Try crowdfunding!
It seems like everyone these days has a side-hustle. The tough reality is that dreams cost money. More and more, we’re seeing authors and artists come through our shop who…
March 17, 2017
We Went to Wordstock!
This time last week, Genevieve and Alison were loading up boxes of guidebooks, tote bags, business cards, candy, and Genevieve's trusty typewriter Buttercup to drive south for Wordstock, Portland's recently-rebooted …
November 11, 2016
How Long Does It Take to Print a Book?
This is one of the most commonly asked questions when a customer places an order for a book. Our standard production time for softcover books is 5-10 business days once…
May 13, 2016