Foil stamping is one of the oldest methods in the world to make a book shine, and it’s one of my favorites. Used for hundreds of years, foil stamping can be found anywhere from traditional, high-end books to new and innovative cover designs.
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…
By 2019, several marketing strategies have emerged as clear winners for self-published authors. We've compiled some of the most successful strategies for indie authors and publishers.
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…
In 2018, the debate is pretty much over; online sales are a key component of any self-published author's book marketing campaign. Even if you have little to no technical experience, these six steps can go a long way to increasing your online book sales.
Self-publishers often struggle with finding storage space while also preserving their books’ quality at a level that will be satisfactory to their customers. If your books are becoming frayed or worn, you might be storing them wrong. Here are the best tips for storing your books to make them last.
On Friday, June 1st, 2018, students gathered in the Olympia High School library for the unveiling of the school's 2018 annual literary magazine, Petrichor. Streams of paper butterflies and balloons…
Did you know that October 1st through 7th is Alaska Book Week? In 2015, the governor of Alaska declared the first week of October the official week to “celebrate [their]…
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,…
We are thrilled to announce our brand-new Sales Tools program! It is not uncommon for our customers to ask, “How can I sell my books online?” We now have an…
