Guy Kawasaki’s APE: Offset Printing for Self-Publishers
Guy Kawasaki has been a constant presence at publishing events since launching APE: Author, Publisher, Entrpreneur (featured here along with my interview with Kawasaki: APE-ing Your Book with Guy...
View ArticleFree Print Book Resource for Authors
Although you’re reading this on July 5, I’m writing it on Independence Day here in the U.S. and there are parades, barbecues, and family gatherings going on all over the place. I’ll be leaving to head...
View ArticleAnswers to the 7 Biggest Questions About MiniBüks
I met David and Kathy Seid this spring at Author U in Denver, Colorado. They were there to show authors and self-publishers their line of small, pocketable books that fill a unique spot in book...
View ArticleNews Update: Should You Use Lightning Source or Ingram Spark?
For authors coming into the publishing industry, making choices like selecting a print on demand vendor, can be fraught with difficulty and uncertainty. “Which one is best for me? Will they do a good...
View ArticleSelf-Publishing Basics: 5 Book Binding Styles Illustrated
One of the principal ways we differentiate different kinds of books is by the way they are bound. Books with covers made of flexible paper are called paperbacks or softcovers. Book bound into stiff...
View ArticleFree: Expert Advice for Producing Print Books in the New Book Construction...
Are you including print books in your publishing strategy, or do you think you might want to do that someday? Good news. I’ve partnered with BookBaby, the ebook distributor and publishing services...
View ArticleHow to Create Artwork to Foil, Stamp, and Emboss Your Books
Although most indie authors produce ebooks and print on demand paperbacks, more and more are finding a use for hardbound books. The kinds of books I’m talking about all involve a stiff case of some...
View ArticleThe Epic Saga of WriteWell Journals: Book Production Success
The last time I visited what seems like a somewhat quixotic journey to try to create the ultimate writer’s journal, I was still waiting to see if my dream would become a reality. Here’s what I wrote a...
View ArticleIs Offset Printing the Future for Indie Authors?
Self-published authors have ridden to fame and fortune on the wings of two technologies: e-books, and the hybrid print book production-distribution method known as print on demand. Each of these...
View ArticleNew! The Book Blueprint: Expert Advice for Creating Industry-Standard Print...
I’m happy to announce we’ve just published The Book Blueprint, 252 pages of tips, advice, and plenty of guidance for authors who want to create print books. Whether you are using print-on-demand or...
View ArticleYour Complete 4 Step Guide To Book Sizes
Book sizes vary depending on genre, audience, and a multitude of other factors. If you are self-publishing, it’s helpful to have a firm grasp of what your book size should be before you take your book...
View ArticleAmazon Print On Demand
Known as the world’s largest retailer, Amazon took the world by storm and offers various services that make consumers’ lives easier. For authors, Amazon’s print-on-demand (POD) is a great option,...
View ArticleWhat Is A Publishing Imprint?
So you wrote a book, and now you want to publish it. First of all, congratulations, as this is a huge accomplishment! Having the desire to write a book is common, but putting in the hours until you...
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View ArticleArt Book Publishing Tips (+18 Publishers To Reach Out To)
There are different rules and requirements for art book publishing compared to traditional books. If you’re an artists, you’re going to need to find a publisher that specializes in art books. Art...
View ArticleCool Writing Fonts And 5 Tips To Pick A Great One
Any author looking to publish a book is probably curious about the cool writing fonts out there that they could use. There are so many ways to customize your book and your writing style through the...
View ArticleComplete Guide To Perfect Bound Book Binding + 5 Great Publishers
When it comes to publishing a book, picking your book binding will be a big decision you will have to spend time thinking about. If you have been looking for a complete guide to perfect bound book...
View ArticleFree: Expert Advice for Producing Print Books in the New Book Construction...
Are you including print books in your publishing strategy, or do you think you might want to do that someday? Good news. I’ve partnered with BookBaby, the ebook distributor and publishing services...
View ArticleThe Book Fonts Guide: Everything You Need to Know About Book Typography
One of the worst mistakes self-published authors make is deviating too far from the conventional standards of the publishing industry (aka, what readers have come to know and expect). And one of the...
View ArticleBarcodes for Books: What They Are and Why They’re Important
In the digital age, the humble barcode might seem like a bit of an anachronism, but when it comes to books, they’re as important as ever. If you’re an author, a publisher, or simply someone curious...
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