Author Archives: Ann O'Brien

count book pages

Count Book Pages the Right Way

A lot of details go into the printing of any book, booklet, or catalog. You have to write the text, find the artwork, design a layout, and arrange it for printing. Once you print something with more than two pages, … Continue reading »

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print file mistakes

Common Print File Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

As professional printers, we have seen our share of print file mistakes when working with our clients. These print file mistakes can slow down the production process, which ends up costing you time and money. Catching print file mistakes before … Continue reading »

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graduation booklet printing

Graduation Booklet Printing: Spotlight on The Grad Kendall Rucker

This graduation booklet printing project was beautifully designed and managed to capture the infectious joy and spirit of the new graduate — Kendall Rucker. Although the booklet was only 8 pages, the designer, Chequita Jones, captured so much information about … Continue reading »

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book cover trends

Book Cover Trends: 2022 Awesome Trends

Contrary to the old saying, you can judge a book by its cover, at least according to readers. It’s a simple fact that an uninviting cover makes readers pass over a book until they see one that catches their eye. … Continue reading »

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book fonts

Book Fonts: Choose Dazzling Fonts

How much do you know about book fonts? If you’re printing your book, one of the choices you’ll have to make is what font to use for the inside pages. Knowing which book fonts are available and which are right … Continue reading »

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dance recital program booklet

Dance Recital Program Booklet: Spotlight on Jasmine and Love Songs

This dance recital program booklet was designed and printed for Dance with Me’s spring recital. The recital relived the classic tale of Aladdin with a twist — the roles of the princess Jasmine and the street rat Aladdin were switched. … Continue reading »

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self cover

Should You Choose a Self Cover or Plus Cover?

When you’re printing a magazine, book, or booklet, it’s important to pay attention to all the details of your printing specifications, paper choices, and image resolution. When you design your cover, you can choose a self cover or a plus … Continue reading »

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full color printing

Full Color Printing Is a True Necessity

Every day we are inundated with media, mail, and advertising from every kind of business imaginable. But when is the last time you recall picking up a flyer, newsletter, or another type of communication that was printed in basic black … Continue reading »

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paper stock

Choosing a Dazzling Paper Stock: Uncoated vs. Matte vs. Gloss

Plenty of decisions go into self-publishing a book like choosing the right formatting, binding style, and the number of copies to print. But one of the important choices an author must make is deciding what kind of paper stock to … Continue reading »

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online printing company

Online Printing Company: 6 Areas for Selecting an Dazzling One

Businesses and individuals that need printing services have a variety of options to choose from, including online, digital printers, and traditional printing companies. As businesses have increasingly moved to online platforms to provide a larger and larger portion of their … Continue reading »

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