Author Archives: Ann O'Brien

children's book design

Guide to Dazzling Children’s Book Design

Design matters in any book, and it’s even more important when you’re talking about a children’s book. With a children’s book design, you should follow specific guidelines, but there’s still lots of room for creativity and originality. Following are some … Continue reading »

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coated paper

Should You Use Coated Paper or Uncoated Paper?

When you print your materials, you have a choice between coated paper, also known as gloss or matte paper, and uncoated paper. Each comes in various weights and brightness levels. Your choice will determine how your printed documents look and … Continue reading »

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game instruction printing

Game Instruction Printing: Spotlight on The Veil

This game instruction printing project provides instructions, tips, and strategies for playing the game The Veil. We have had the honor of printing many different multipage documents for The Veil over the years. This particular project was a 3.5 x … Continue reading »

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printing jargon

Confusing Printing Jargon: What Does 4/0, 4/4, 4/1, 1/1, and 1/0 Mean?

If you’ve ever looked at a printing spec sheet, you may have seen the symbols 4/0, 4/4, 4/1, 1/1, and 1/0 listed on it. What does this printing jargon mean? Here’s an explanation of these printing jargon terms and tips … Continue reading »

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franchise printing

Franchise Printing: Creating an Impressive Marketing Guide for Franchisees

With the promise of creating your own income through franchise ownership, the thrill of owning a franchised business is more appealing now than ever before. According to Steve Chambers of Franchising World, interest in franchising is growing as the workforce … Continue reading »

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bridal planner printing

Bridal Planner Printing: Spotlight on The Pre Nup

This bridal planner printing project was designed for brides to track and achieve their beauty, body, and brain goals through building and maintaining good habits. The sixteen week framework is built for the bride to plan, execute, reflect, and adjust … Continue reading »

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printed product catalogs

6 Breakthrough Marketing Tips for Printed Product Catalogs

Whether your business is large or small, you need marketing to get the word out about your products. For most companies, printed product catalogs are the best way to build your brand and engage your customers. Even in today’s digital … Continue reading »

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graphic design tips

Awesome Graphic Design Tips for Beginners

Are you a business owner who wants to create eye-catching marketing materials? Are you an employee who’s just been told you have to take on the design and printing of the company newsletter? You might run church or a small … Continue reading »

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product manual booklet

Product Manual Booklet: Spotlight on New Vintage USA

Gauges and packages from New Vintage USA — Whether you are building an old school hot rod, muscle car, pro-touring machine, truck, Jeep, or off road vehicle, New Vintage USA has a style and kit to fit the theme of … Continue reading »

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book marketing mistakes

Epic Book Marketing Mistakes

Authors are usually quite skilled at writing a book’s creative aspects, from developing an interesting concept to developing a compelling story arc to fleshing out authentic characters. But part of being an author who self-publishes is getting the word out … Continue reading »

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