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Author Spotlights
April 2024 Spotlight
Featuring a book called: “Fiona Frog and The Crystal Clear River Bed” by Ryan Karey, where we interview author and illustrator, Ryan Karey!
March 2024 Spotlight
Featuring a book called: “Free Spirits”, by Mary Hutchings Reed where we interview the author, Mary Hutchings Reed.
February 2024 Spotlight
Featuring a book called: “The Life of a Maine Lobsterman” by Andrew Gove, where we interview editor and project manager, Caroline Spear!
Cover Diagrams
Softcover Diagram (Perfect Bound)
Books that have softcovers are perfect bound. With perfect binding, the pages of the book are glued together at the spine, creating a smooth, flat spine.
Hardcover Diagram (PUR Glued)
PUR glued hardcover books have an adhesive that is pushed against the binding edge of the spine thereby separating the edges of the sheets.
Saddle Stitched Cover Diagram
In saddle-stitched books, the pages of the book are folded in half and stitched together at the spine using a single continuous thread.
Printing Knowledge
Color: RGB vs CMYK
Why do color images look different on my monitor than it appears when printed? Click this article to find out!
Understanding Bleed
Don’t cut your book short! Here is a short easy to understand guide of what is bleed and how to apply it to your next book.
Understanding Your
Book’s Spine
The spine of a book is an important part of its overall design and plays a crucial role in its durability and longevity.
Acrobat PDF Settings
Preparing and Exporting Your Print Ready PDF
Exporting a "Print Ready" PDF for commercial printing presses can seem like a daunting task, but with the right tools and knowledge, it is actually quite simple.
Understanding Reader vs Printer Spreads Views
A common source of confusion when working with PDFs is the difference between the "Reader" and "Printer Spreads" views.
Understanding Safe Area
The "safe area" in Adobe Acrobat PDF refers to the portion of a document that is guaranteed to be visible when the document is opened and viewed on a screen.
Insights
Fonts – Embedding, Royalties, and Type
As an author, choosing the right font for your book is an important decision that can affect the readability and overall aesthetic of your work.
Understanding Copyrights for Text and Images
A copyright is a legal right that gives the creator of a work exclusive control over how it's used and distributed.
Hard Cover vs Soft Cover Books
The main difference between the two is the type of cover that each has, with hardcovers being more durable and long-lasting, while softcovers are more affordable and portable.