Spiral binding, wire binding, comb binding, and coil binding. What to use, and what to avoid. Wire binding, comb binding, coil binding, and spiral binding are all ways to bind papers, booklets, and books. But, the average person needs more information about each style. Try searching for clip art for binding styles. A lot of images are have incorrect names,…
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Adobe Extension, Font Types, and File Types for Self-publishers and Designers for a Book that is Printing on Press. The Adobe extension, font types, and file types can be confusing if you come from another corner of the design and publishing world. We set the record straight, giving you more information about each. Plus, we indicate which can be used…
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— Self publish Hardcover or a Hardbound Book. We’ve got your back — Even your Paperback! Self publish hardcover books — a hardbound book is another name for a hardcover. Some new indie authors chose to self-publish with an on-demand service provider. While you can print a handful of books, POD is not the high-quality that we provide. Nor can…
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InDesign Book Layout can baffle the best of Designers. InDesign book layout and just understanding the various manufacturing possibilities is our focus for this article. We need to make sure that we are on the same page. Pardon the pun! Soft Cover Book Cover Layout A cover for a soft cover book is straightforward for InDesign book layout. The front…
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Is Amazon fulfillment for you? It depends, so let’s review … Amazon fulfillment can be perplexing for new authors. We’ve been in this business since 1999, and in that time, and talk to a lot of authors about their means of distribution and fulfillment. We see authors test different scenarios, both using Amazon for fulfillment as well as sales, or…
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CMYK Ink, SWOP, Sheetfed, WebPress. If you are a designer scratching your head, you probably need to read this! CMYK Ink, SWOP, Sheetfed and WebPress. Whew! You are likely a graphic designer, a book designer, or simply a DYI self-publisher trying to make your files ready to print on press. You’ll need to understand these terms to make sure that…
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