Author Archives: Ann O'Brien

book typesetting

Basic Book Typesetting Rules

Before you print your book, spend some time on the book typesetting and other elements of the layout. Careful use of spacing, fonts, and margins will produce a book that looks beautiful and is easy to read. Follow these book … Continue reading »

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training manuals

Quality Training Manuals: 10 Creation Tips

Beginning a job with a new company typically comes with some sort of training. Formal training might include participation in a uniquely crafted experience with other new hires or even a self-taught course to learn the required information about the … Continue reading »

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color catalog publishing

Color Catalog Publishing: Spotlight on Golden Glow CBD

This color catalog publishing project packs a lot of information in its 16 pages. Extremely well designed, the catalog includes information about the company, highlights many of its products, explains the benefits of CBD, and CBD facts. Not only is … Continue reading »

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paper weight

Understanding Effective Paper Weight and Thickness Measurements

Paper weight plays a large role in how your printing project will ultimately look and feel. The obvious heaviness of a laminated book cover paper is in stark contrast to the seeming featherweight of some book pages that appear to … Continue reading »

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event program creation

10 Tips for Outstanding Event Program Creation

Organizing an event requires a lot of planning and preparation to ensure it goes smoothly. One of the ways to do that is with event program creation that will help attendees learn critical information as well as hype up the … Continue reading »

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music promotion printing

Music Promotion Printing: Spotlight on Cabin Food

This music promotion printing project features Cabin Food, a collection of songs created during the artist’s (Sam Levine) album making process. Even though the book was only 16 pages, using a perfect bound binding adds a level of sophistication to … Continue reading »

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book cover ideas

Creative Book Cover Ideas

A book cover should be impactful enough to draw in the right reader while still providing hints about the theme, story, or genre of the book inside. Books printed through publishing companies may have an art and design department to … Continue reading »

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book publishing mistakes

Common Book Publishing Mistakes

Writing and publishing a book yourself rather than using a traditional publishing company comes with quite a bit of freedom for writers. Many people choose to self-publish because they simply want to have the final say in how their book … Continue reading »

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sports book printing

Sports Book Printing: Spotlight on Pee Wee Football & Cheer

This sports book printing project features the pee wee football teams and cheerleaders. The booklet features team pictures of the football teams and cheer squads followed by local company advertisements. Many of the ads feature members of the teams that … Continue reading »

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book spine

Effective Book Spine Text and Design

The book spine is the thin edge of the book that you can see when a book is on a shelf. If you visit a bookstore or library, there are typically several book displays highlighting new or noteworthy books, but … Continue reading »

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