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Read more about the article Preparing Your Book’s Content for Design Services
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Preparing Your Book’s Content for Design Services

If you are not sure how to get your content into a print-ready state, we offer both cover and interior book design services! We asked our design team for some…

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February 4, 2016
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Free 2014 guidebook available at GorhamPrinting.com
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Free Guidebook on Self Publishing

Not much is free anymore, yet here is a perfect-bound (trade paperback) book with pricing and information any writer could use. Who's giving away a free guidebook? Gorham Printing is,…

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November 4, 2014
Read more about the article Why is My Word Count Important?
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Why is My Word Count Important?

Ever wondered why traditional publishers require certain word counts to a manuscript? It comes down to number of pages in a completed book and the cost of printing x-amount of…

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August 28, 2014
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Professional or Casual? Your Author Photo

When purchasing a book generally the cover design is the first thing that draws a reader in. Within seconds they flip the book over and read the back cover copy…

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July 25, 2013
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Fonts, Faults and Foibles

When reading a book, the body style typeface or font is generally not something you notice right away. However, it has quite a bit to do with the readability of…

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July 11, 2013
Read more about the article Back of the Book Matter
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Back of the Book Matter

“The End” or “El Fini” is not always the last page in a novel anymore. Granted it ends the storyline but you may find additional pages before the back cover.…

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April 26, 2013
Read more about the article What is Front Matter?
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What is Front Matter?

Open any book from your shelf, whether soft cover or hard cover to the first page. What do you see? A title page? A half title page? A page of…

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April 2, 2013
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Softcover books provide countless styling and cust Softcover books provide countless styling and customization while still being a more budget friendly option!
We also offer 10 free additional books for every 100 copies you order. More information on our softcover books can be found here: https://gorhamprinting.com/products-book-ebook/printed-softcover-books.html
We love a good mystery! Have one to print? We've g We love a good mystery! Have one to print? We've got you covered! If not, we can print any and all kinds of genres as well. #bookprinting #gorhamprinting #selfpublishing
A behind the scenes glimpse of what is used to lam A behind the scenes glimpse of what is used to laminate your books! The UV Liquid Coating can be a more affordable and glossy finish for your book. Gloss and Soft-Touch Matte uses a film that overlays the cover for a more durable and long-lasting option.
As a Self-Publisher, it is important to keep your As a Self-Publisher, it is important to keep your books in the best shape possible for an extended period of time until they are ready to be sold or distributed! More detailed explanations can be found on our website.
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We had a wonderful time at Book N Brush's Summer S We had a wonderful time at Book N Brush's Summer Solstice event this past Saturday! Two author's were there showcasing their books. One is our good friend, Buddy Rose, who has printed his books with us on various local history. @sjgrubergauthor  was also there for her book, The Rainmaker's Child, a historical fiction with some magical realism that is sure to spark the imagination of any reader! Both author's books can be found in Book N Brush. Stop by to grab a copy!
The Gorham Printing team wishes everyone a Happy H The Gorham Printing team wishes everyone a Happy Halloween! Though half the team may be indisposed...
The newest additions to our establishment are thes The newest additions to our establishment are these gorgeous vinyl wraps provided by @copiersnw and designed by our very own Kathy Campbell. Thank you so much for stunning displays, they really make a great entrance!
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It was an exciting day at Gorham Printing as we ga It was an exciting day at Gorham Printing as we gave a tour for students attending Olympia High School. We love showing students how books are made, especially when they show great interest in writing and publishing! We've printed collaborative books for them in the past and always look forward to their next collaborative project!
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