What Is Paper Opacity?

What Is Paper Opacity?

Many people think that once a book is written or illustrated, all the hard work is over. But there’s much more that goes into the creation of a book. Between a piece of paper’s weight, texture, brightness, and opacity, it’s a lot to learn! If...
Hardcover vs. Paperback: What Are the Cost Differences?

Hardcover vs. Paperback: What Are the Cost Differences?

Did you know more than 900 million books are sold in the US every year? Overall, hardcover book sales make a higher revenue than softcover and e-book sales. Whether you’re an independent publisher looking for a partner printer or an author hoping to self-publish...
Putting together a smooth-running file

Putting together a smooth-running file

Whether you’re doing book printing in China or Florida, we are all pretty much using the same software these days.  Take a look at these simple tips to save time and money… 1- Run spell check BEFORE you hand off your book printing files 2- Do not provide multiple...
“NO SOUP FOR YOU!” A Board book printing Story

“NO SOUP FOR YOU!” A Board book printing Story

I work a lot with Children’s book publishers and authors, and I am constantly fielding questions and complaints about children’s boardbooks and problems with them curling over time until they’re more useful as soup bowls than for reading.   People – you do not have to...
3 Steps to Sell Your Book Online

3 Steps to Sell Your Book Online

A surprisingly large number of people believe that they have a good idea for a book. In the US, it’s more than 50 percent. Given the advances in technology, online publishing, and self-publishing, it’s a reachable goal these days. On top of that, despite...