How to Prepare Your Book Files for Printing

Publishing a book takes more than just a good story. To make your book look truly professional, you will need the right skills and software. The right tweaks can make all the difference between an amateur and high-quality book.

At Gorham Printing, you can hire our professional designers or supply your own cover and interior files. If you choose to supply your own files, these guides will help you prepare your book to get the best possible color and resolution.

How to Set Up Print Color

Tips and instructions for how to get the best, most accurate color when printing your book.

How to Prepare Bleeds

A step-by-step guide for how to prepare your book's interior bleed trim in Microsoft Word.

How to Prepare Images

Learn how to get high-quality images in your book with your guide to image specs and resolution