Author Archives: Ann O'Brien

Perfect Binding: PUR Glue vs. EVA Glue

One of the most popular ways that self-publishers, as well as publishing houses, choose to bind their books is with the perfect binding method. This type of binding can be used with softcover books, magazines, or booklets and is a … Continue reading »

7 Steps to Copyright a Book

When writers come up with an original idea, craft a unique and compelling book, and then publish it, the assumption is that they alone hold the rights to the book. While technically true, works written by an author can be … Continue reading »

Fitness Journal Printing: Spotlight on Momstrong Transformation Journal

Taryn Perry started her health journey after her second child was born in 2008. Now, she has ten years of experience as a personal trainer and motivational speaker, she is here to show you the ropes on how to balance … Continue reading »

7 Ways to Jumpstart Creativity and Overcome Writer’s Block

Some days, writing comes easily. You feel inspired as you sit and type or write what feels like an endless flow of words. On other days, you struggle to get out even one sentence. You wonder if you should just … Continue reading »

7 Strategies for Promoting Self-Published Books

7 Tips for Promoting Self-Published Books Writing a book is a commendable task but finding readers is the next step after publishing your book. Authors who decide to self-publish their work have to find creative and beneficial ways to get … Continue reading »

Color Greeting Card Printing: Client Spotlight

While we specialize in printing multipage books for our clients, don’t forget that we also print many other types of products. This client had printed a book with us and then decided use us for a color greeting card printing … Continue reading »

Line Editors, Copy Editors, and Proofreaders – What’s the Difference?

Are you confused by the differences between copy editors and proofreaders? In this article, we’ll look at the different types of copy editors you may want to use when you write a book. Types of Editors In the publishing world, … Continue reading »

Book Formatting Tips

Writing a book is an accomplishment that many people dream about but coming up with the stories, plot lines, characters or information to include for a self-published book is only part of the work. Authors that are creating a manuscript … Continue reading »

Funeral Planning Book: Spotlight on My Choice

This funeral planning book is a great way to organize all the information your family will need upon your death. Making funeral arrangements takes a lot of work, attention to detail, and making many decisions. These actions can be overwhelming … Continue reading »

Tips for Writing a Sequel That’s As Good As The First

Love them or hate them, there is no denying that sequels are popular. Many of today’s movies and TV shows are sequels and spinoffs. Some of these are regarded as superior to the originals, and some are looked at as … Continue reading »

First Time Author Mistakes

Writers have a story to tell and the thrill of creating, revising, and polishing it into a completed book is hard to match. But published authors can attest to the fact that it is easy to make mistakes in the … Continue reading »

Workbook Printing Project: Spotlight on Happy Whole U

This gorgeous workbook printing project is a delight to look at! The beautiful design and colorful images make this workbook really special. The wire-o binding was perfect for this workbook that requires users to write in it. The book lays … Continue reading »