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Read more about the article 16 Marketing Strategies for Your Self-Published Book in 2019
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16 Marketing Strategies for Your Self-Published Book in 2019

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.

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February 20, 2019
Read more about the article Understanding the Difference Between eBooks vs. PDFs
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Understanding the Difference Between eBooks vs. PDFs

Ever since their rise to popularity in the early 2010s, eBooks have dramatically changed the way we read, share and enjoy our favorite books. In 2018, e-book sales accounted for…

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September 13, 2018
Read more about the article How to Pick a Book Size for Your Genre
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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…

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August 20, 2018
Read more about the article How to Sell Your Self-Published Book Online in 6 Steps
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How to Sell Your Self-Published Book Online in 6 Steps

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.

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July 13, 2018
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An Interview with Roy I. Wilson

A retired ordained United Methodist clergyman and Cowlitz Tribal Elder, Roy Wilson has written more than 30 books, many printed by Gorham Printing. His role as a spiritual leader gives…

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March 18, 2016

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It's Writing Prompt Wednesday! This week's prompt It's Writing Prompt Wednesday! This week's prompt can bring a wide range of emotions. How does one act? #writerscommunity #GorhamPrinting #writingpromptwednesday #writingprompt
Want to write something, but struggling on what TO Want to write something, but struggling on what TO write? We've got you covered! Wednesday's are now officially "Writing Prompt Wednesday" to us here at Gorham Printing! We'll post a new writing prompt each Wednesday to help get those creative juices flowing.😃 Let us know what you think of our prompts, maybe share a paragraph or two in the comments. We would love to see how our writing prompts inspire you! #GorhamPrinting #currentlywriting #writerscommunity #writingpromptwednesday #writingprompt
Julia Butler Hansen was undefeated in 42 consecuti Julia Butler Hansen was undefeated in 42 consecutive elections, the second woman from Washington elected to Congress. Thanks to the incredible team at @legacy_wa  you can read the story of her life's work, printed right here in our shop in Centralia! #WAHistory #GorhamPrinting  #womeninpolitics #womenshistory #womenshistorymonth
If you've ever stopped by Gorham Printing to pick If you've ever stopped by Gorham Printing to pick up your books, you may have walked in the foosteps of George Washington, a Black pioneer who came west in 1850 and founded the city of Centralia. We were honored to print the true story of his life! George's legacy lives on in Centralia, and in the George & Mary Jane Washington Scholarship at the @centralia_college_foundation. 

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Don Trosper is the Public History Manager at the h Don Trosper is the Public History Manager at the historic Schmidt House in the heart of Tumwater, Washington, a stone’s throw from our shop. When Don first came to us with the idea of printing true stories from Tumwater’s history, I knew it was a book I wanted to read. Read more about Don's journey at the Gorham Printing blog! Link in our bio.

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Foster shares some tips about spiral binding, incl Foster shares some tips about spiral binding, including the best genres, how to adjust your files to match, and how to make your spiral book stand out over on the Gorham Printing blog! What kind of book do you think works best with a spiral binding?

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After the holidays and the snowstorm, we are back After the holidays and the snowstorm, we are back in the office! Indiana Bones stopped by our office to get a free copy of our guidebook (and some treats. Mostly treats.) What book are you working on for 2022?
I love an immersive experience, and when it comes 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. Whether you want a full color background, a run-away illustration, or a line break that jets off the edge of the page, bleeds are the way to do it.

Read more about bleed areas and how to make them work for you at the Gorham Printing blog—link in our bio!
"On a small island in Puget Sound, a group of adul "On a small island in Puget Sound, a group of adults and grandchildren take over an abandoned farm with a historic farmhouse, a dilapidated barn and a rickety chicken coop for two summers..." 

When local author Carol Horner called us about designing and printing her upcoming novel, we knew it would be one of a kind. We had the chance to design the interior and cover of this book. Thanks for letting us be a part of the journey Carol!

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