For self publishers, authors and some businesses choosing between paperback (softback) or hardback covers is an important decision. Both options comes with their own benefits especially when it comes to differing purposes of the book and print budgets. In simple terms a hardback book provides a more durable and premium book, where has paperback books […]
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Choosing the right binding method for your book, brochure or business report is decision that impacts both its appearance and usability. Spiral bound book printing is a practical option and is often the go to choice for sleek business reports, training manuals or sample books. This is due to both its durability and flexibility. At […]
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Actually getting a book published is a serious challenge for new writers. The dream of having your book displayed on shelves is faced with the harsh realities of the traditional publishing industry. Many authors find themselves stuck between creating the perfect pitch and the often endless waits for a response. Even once you do get […]
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The book publishing industry is going through some big changes, driven by fast-paced tech developments, shifts in the market and new reading habits. Both publishers and readers are noticing emerging trends, but it’s still unclear exactly how these will reshape traditional practices. What is clear, though, is that these trends are changing how books are […]
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Bloggers and social media experts can reach thousands of fans every day. It’s a great way to build a platform for yourself and connect with readers on an instant level. However, having something tangible might now be on your mind, and you might be considering how to turn your blog into a printed book. Turning […]
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Self-published cookbooks must surely go all the way back to the invention of paper, when age-old recipe collections in someone’s head could finally be immortalised in script! Let’s face it, if you have been cooking for any reasonable length of time, you probably have the makings of your own cookbook in hand-written form by now, […]
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When it comes to printing your book, you will be faced with a number of choices regarding its physical shape and proportions. You might want to consider conventional sizes that relate to the kind of book it is, for instance a novel, a magazine or a photography digest. The shape of book you print can […]
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Have you ever dreamed of writing a book? Perhaps you have already made a start, want to make the next step but don’t know how to? Here at Print2Demand we know that you can do it! We have helped many writers like you, and can help to advise and provide all the information you need […]
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When you are writing your book, it is not just the creation of the content to consider – there is also the production finish –the printing and binding of your finished work. A key part of this is the the binding, and there are a number of different book binding techniques that can be used. […]
Read moreSelf Publishing – I often get emails, letters or phone calls from confused and sometimes worried authors, unsure whether or not to sign a contract with a publisher who’s raved about their book idea but is asking for a ‘contribution towards the cost of publishing the book’. The amount varies, but frequently it runs into […]
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