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How to write instructions for a user manual

The main function of any user instruction manual is to provide clear and concise instructions as to how to use a specific product, item or service. Whilst this may seem an obvious statement, many user guides have incomplete, incorrect or difficult to follow instructions – here are some guidelines to compiling successful, understandable, easy-to-follow instruction […]

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Book Printing FAQs

There are many things a self-publishing author needs to consider; we have put together a few of the items that will help and guide you through the process. 1. Do I need an ISBN? You only need an ISBN if you want to make your book available through the likes of Amazon or any other […]

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What is perfect binding?

There are a lot of aspects beyond the actual content of a book, or other printed publication, when you are considering your printing requirements. The publication will need to be eye-catching, aesthetically attractive and have a professional finish and appearance. The way your publication is bound will go a long way to establishing that look […]

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Self editing your book – a quick guide

Many of us dream of writing a successful novel or maybe just having an idea for a story published for our own benefit. Traditionally, this would seem a daunting, and unlikely achievement – for commercial book printing you would need the work to be of a specific quality and obtain an agent and a publisher […]

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What’s an ISBN Number?

If you are thinking about, or even actually writing, and/or self-publishing a book, there are very many different aspects you need to consider. If you are intending to market and sell your work through any form of retail outlet or channel, then one of these things is the acquisition and allocation of an ISBN number. […]

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