Author Archives: Ann O'Brien

newsletters

Newsletters vs. Magazines: What Are the Main Differences?

Magazines and newsletters are forms of written communication. They inform readers of newsworthy events, and they are published on a regular schedule. Magazine printing and newsletter printing both require a tight schedule to meet deadlines for publication and delivery. So, … Continue reading »

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book series

Book Series: Great Reasons to Create a Series

Are you considering writing a book series? One of the most appealing aspects of self-publishing is that it brings the ability for a writer to create the content they want without input from a publishing house looming over their creativity. … Continue reading »

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professional book details

Professional Book Details: 5 Mistakes Self Published Authors Make

When self publishing your book, you want to make sure to keep in mind these professional book details. One of the most compelling reasons to self-publish a book is that authors can get their books into the hands of readers … Continue reading »

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editing your book

Editing Your Book: How to Make Your Book World Class

How can editing your book make it world class? Writing a book is more than just coming up with a great story or content for your readers. Once the idea is developed and the first draft has been penned, the … Continue reading »

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magazine cover

Magazine Cover: A Definitive Guide to Cover Design

Like a book cover, a magazine cover is designed to make an immediate impression on potential readers. Unlike a book, a magazine must consistently have great-looking covers that attract readers every month. How well does your magazine cover work for … Continue reading »

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short run book printing

Short Run Book Printing: An Effective Way to Control Costs

Wondering if short run book printing can help you control costs? If you regularly print anything from books to brochures, one of the biggest questions you face is how many copies to print. If you order too many, you may … Continue reading »

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book writing strategies

Book Writing Strategies: 6 Effective Strategies

Looking for effective book writing strategies? Wanting to write a book and putting pen to paper (or fingertips to keyboard) are two different things. Do you have a fantastic idea for the Next Big Novel, but you just can’t quite … Continue reading »

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soft cover binding

Soft Cover Binding: Why Its Best for Your Book

Soft cover binding, or perfect binding, is the most popular binding choice for books. It also works for catalogs, booklets, and pamphlets. Here’s what you need to know about when and how to choose this quick, affordable binding style. How … Continue reading »

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color printing

Color Printing: Its Importance for Effective Printing

Does color printing really increase the effectiveness of your printing project? From a very young age, we are drawn to specific colors. With seemingly no rhyme or reason behind it, the answer to “What is your favorite color?” typically draws … Continue reading »

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book launch

Book Launch: How to Plan a Successful Launch

A book launch campaign can help your book start strong with solid sales, good reviews, and the attention of readers. How do you create a book launch campaign that does all that? You can’t guarantee those outcomes, but you can … Continue reading »

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