Why You Need Professional Book Design
Like many things in life, we can do it ourselves or pay a professional. Book cover and text design is no different. But just because you can, doesn’t mean you…
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May 19, 2023
Do You Want An eBook?
We live in an age where each step brings us closer to fully embracing a digital world. This new world is convenient, almost everything we need can be found right…
April 3, 2023
The Ultimate Guide to Book Printing Proofs: What You Need to Know
A proof is a preview of your book. It’s the best way of knowing what a book is going to look like before a full order of books arrive on your doorstep. Proofs put you in the driver’s seat of your book printing experience; they allow you to see a preview of the book and make any changes necessary before production begins.
February 16, 2022
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When to Choose Spiral Binding for Your Book
Most softcover and hardcover books are bound using an adhesive glue. Spiral bound books, on the other hand, have series of small holes punched into the left-hand side of their pages. A coil is fed through these holes to form the binding. Most spiral coils are made from plastic, but some are bound with a metal coil called Wire-O. Wire-O offers the same level of flexibility with an added touch of sophistication.
January 7, 2022
What are Bleeds and How to Prepare Your Book with Bleeds for Printing
I love an immersive experience, and when it comes to book printing, bleeds are one of the great ways to pull readers into the world of your book.
December 16, 2021
Seeing Ourselves in Black & White – Q&A with Photographer Amy Paine
If there is one type of book that draws me in, it’s black-and-white photography. Combine that with a book featuring women embracing who they are, joyfully showing their vulnerability, and…
December 2, 2021
Hope, Humor, and a Clinical Trial that Changed a Life – An Interview with Pam Johnson
fight against cancer. After she was diagnosed with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Pam decided to participate in a clinical trial rather than standard treatment. We recently asked her about her writing and printing experience
October 27, 2021
Cozy Mysteries on the Washington Coast – Q&A with Author Jan Bono
After retiring from teaching in 2006, Jan Bono began to write—and she hasn’t stopped since! Author of the six book Sylvia Avery series, Jan is also a prolific Chicken Soup for the Soul contributor and has been published in the series over 45 times, making her one of the top worldwide contributors. We love working with Jan, and recently asked her to share with us a little about her printing experience.
September 30, 2021
How to Design Your Book Cover Like a Professional
Many people like to think that a great cover just materializes, fully formed, in the mind of the designer. The reality is that many factors, such as visual appeal, color, fonts, and audience, all have to be considered before starting. Here are four tips on designing your cover from a professional book designer.
September 15, 2021
How to Choose the Right Book Cover Finish: Matte vs. Gloss vs. UV
The type of cover finish you choose should be considered in tandem with cover design since it will complement your cover artwork. Whether it’s on a living room coffee table or on a bookstore shelf, the right cover finish can be the difference between your book being noticed or not.
September 2, 2021