Many people consider colouring books as playthings for children only – but that is not so! There are many adult-oriented colouring books available these days – people use them for relaxation or there is a growing trend of adults including drawing as part of larger mindfulness, meditation and therapeutic practices.
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Writing and producing your own book can be an exciting and hugely satisfying experience – but also quite daunting! Once your writing is complete, you need to consider how to get your work onto a printed page and available for people to read and buy – here are some guidelines as to some of the printing issues you need to consider:
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You’ve finally finished writing your book, got it printed and published with the binding and finish you wanted – you know what would be good now – if somebody actually bought and read it! After all the hard work and creativity that you’ve put into writing your book, you need to find ways to effectively promote your work and get it into the marketplace
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Amongst the many different forms of binding finishes for printed publications and materials, one of the most popular and commonly used is the perfect bound method. Books, booklets, and brochures all lend themselves to this binding method – printed materials can be produced and finished in different sizes, formats and with different covers using this binding option.
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Many people dream of writing or compiling their own book but, until recent years, for most people, a dream is all it would remain! The chances of your work being accepted by an established publishing house were, still are, remote – less than one percent of proposals are accepted – however, modern technology and the advances in printing make self-publishing a viable prospect.
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When publishing your book there are many considerations – perhaps one of the aspects that people may overlook though, is the book size! Whilst it may not seem to be a particularly important aspect, the book size – or ‘trim size’ as it is referred to in the industry – can play a large part […]
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Although the digital age has produced alternative forms of reading material – e-books, tablets, laptops, even mobile phones – the printed book is still tremendously popular. The tactile nature of a physical book, and the interaction between the book and the reader still holds an appeal for many. Reading books provides an opportunity to escape […]
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When you have slaved over a hot keyboard for what seems like an eternity, and finally finished writing that book, it is important that you prepare your work properly for printing! You will want the best appearance, layout, and finish for your work, so you need to ensure that the files you send your print […]
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Writing your own book is an ambition for many – and that dream is now much easier to realise through advances in print technology and affordability. Whereas, once you would need an established book publishing house or company, these advances in software have opened-up avenues to self-publish your works – you could utilise book publishing templates yourself or, alternatively, work with a dedicated online bespoke book printing company. Here are the things you need to consider when self-publishing and some tips as to how to get the best, professional printing of your book:
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Whilst there are many elements to consider when planning a book, if someone mentions to you the topic of ‘book design’, your first thoughts will almost certainly be that they are referring to the book cover – these ‘dust jackets’, as they are known, are what first catches the eye of a prospective buyer or reader as they sit on the shelves in bookstores and libraries!
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