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How to create a book cover using Adobe Illustrator

How to Create a Book Cover Using Adobe Illustrator

While many self-published authors outsource cover design to a third party designer, others like to do it themselves. Here, we...

proofs and samples

What's the Difference between a PDF Proof, a Hard Proof, a Dummy, and a Sample in Offset Printing?

Before you give your printer the go-ahead to produce hundreds or even thousands of copies of your print project, it's...

book design for self-publishers

Book Design for Self-Publishers: 10 Mistakes to Avoid

As one of the world's most successful offset printers focused on helping self-published authors and independent creatives develop the best...

how to get pictures for a book

How to Get Pictures for a Book Without Breaking Copyright Laws

We show you the safe, legal, and super-simple ways to source high-quality images for the interior and cover of your...

book binding options

6 Popular Book Binding Options for Your Print Project

Choosing the right binding style for your print project is important. Here's our helpful guide to the six most popular...

How to choose paper for printing

How to Choose the Right Paper for Offset Printing Books, Magazines, Brochures, and Catalogs

A quick-start guide to making the right paper choices for your offset printing project Image: Books Printed by QinPrinting Perhaps...

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