Bookbinding styles range from simple to more complex. Options for self-binding include taping the book, binding it with string or ribbon, gluing it, or even sewing the pages into a book. If you are creating a mock up dummy for your book, here a few tips to bind a book. Fold the pages in half. Make the fold using a bone folder or by running a ruler over it and smoothing it down. You can fold each page individually, or fold multiple pages together. If there are too many pages to fold, try creating packets of signatures. One signature is a group of 4 sheets folded down the center, which creates 16 pages. Load the signatures on top of one another. Saddle Stitch or Glued BooksStaple at the folded crease. To produce a saddle stitched book, staple the crease facing down. The flat part of the staple should face outwards and the staple arms should rest on the inside of the fold. We recommend a long reach stapler in case a regular stapler can’t reach the middle crease. If your pages are folded as signatures, staple each signature separately. If the cover stock is a different paper, glue the stapled sheets to the cover. Sewing the Signatures to Create a Hardcover BookTo create a sewn hardcover book, fold and staple the pages as previously instructed. Then, mark five, equally spaced dots on the pages to mark where you will sew. Use a ruler to ensure these are evenly spaced between each one. Mark these dots inside the crease so that you know where to sew. Once they are marked, create holes over these dots with a large needle or an awl made for piercing paper. When the holes are in place, choose whatever color thread you prefer and begin to sew the signatures together. Sew the pages together to form a book block. Then, glue the book block to the cover stock and you have your white board dummy book. If seeking professional print and binding, please contact PRC Book Printing. We offer offset printing, along with many types of machine binding techniques. Please call us toll free 888.659.8320 or email: [email protected] and speak to a friendly and educational customer representative. The post How To Bind A Book appeared first on PRC Book Printing. via PRC Book Printing https://prcbookprinting.com/how-to-bind-a-book/ PRC Book Printing 400 Lincoln Ave Hatboro, PA 19040 (888) 659-8320 https://prcbookprinting.com/
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How to Self Publish a Book CheclistCompose your bookGrab the pen and write your ideas. Start typing away. Proof-read complete textHaving other eyes proof-read the entire book is a good method. Even better hire an Editor, especially a novel. If a children’s book, reach out to a Language arts teacher friend. DesignIf you understand publishing software you have the advantage! If not, hire a layout designer. PursueSeek out potential commentators for a testimonial. Reviews & TestimonialsObtain book reviews and testimonials to be used for promotion and back cover copy. Acquire an ISBN numberWhen purchasing add to the order the barcode to place on the back cover of the printed book. CopyrightGet your book copyrighted through www.copyright.gov Book ProductionChoose a book manufacturer to fulfill the book printing and binding requirements. Country of OriginThe book printer should advise what country the book will be produced in; USA or an overseas printing facility. ProofingProofread the entire book before printing, either paper or digitally after choosing the book printer. PRC recommends proofing via paper for first-time self-publishing clients. QuantityNote when ordering look for the lowest per-unit cost for the production budget. Launch dateIncrease a few weeks due to production or shipping delays that may occur. DistributionWho will handle the distribution? A majority of newly self-publishers handle the fulfillment. Ordering a lower quantity until the word spreads of the fabulous book. PRC Book Printing continues to grow its clientele in the self-publishing community. Looking forward to hearing from you call 888.659.8320 or email: [email protected] The post Quick Guide to Self-Publishing a Book appeared first on PRC Book Printing. via PRC Book Printing https://prcbookprinting.com/quick-guide-to-self-publishing-a-book/ PRC Book Printing 400 Lincoln Ave Hatboro, PA 19040 (888) 725-7817 https://prcbookprinting.com/ There are so many novel genres; there’s romance, Sci-Fi, biographies, children’s novels, and many more categories. The length of a novel depends on the type of book. Children’s novels produce about 60,000 words or less depending on the age group. The famous Harry Potter books’ word counts range from 76,944 – 257,045 words. The whole series’ word count is over one million words. Adult fiction novels typically have a word count of 75,000 to 100,000. Chapter LengthsThe purpose of having chapter breaks is to help the reader digest everything they read in that section, as well as to provide suspense. The length between chapters ranges from 3,000 to 5,000 words for a book of 80,000 to 100,000 words. Word Count & Page LengthA prime factor of book size is the word count. No matter how much other variables are adjusted, if the manuscript’s word count falls too far short you will struggle to make page length. If you only have 50,000 words instead of 95,000, then you’ll have a problem if the book was announced as being 288 pages in length, as the most it can be stretched to is 160 pages. The average number of words per page for a standard 6”x9” novel is 400 words per page without pictures or illustrations. Knowing this, the chapters would be 7-8 pages in length. Include in the book’s interior count, the title page, other titles written when applicable, title with author page, Copyright, Dedication, Contents, Foreword, and Prologue pages. If producing the novel as a cloth cover book, you may want to incorporate a dust jacket. Typically on dust jackets you can place the foreword on the back and the flaps can include a snippet of the story and author introduction. Novels are typically printed on wood free or opaque papers. Once you’ve determined the page count, the next step would be the book style. Styles typically are hardcover or perfect bound. If you are seeking printing options, please contact PRC Book Printing for a quote either with our USA or China plant to provide you excellent pricing and ideas to make the novel stand out. Call us today at 888.659.8320 or email: [email protected] and a representative will get back to you soon! The post How Long Should a Novel Be? appeared first on PRC Book Printing. via PRC Book Printing https://prcbookprinting.com/how-long-should-a-novel-be/ In publishing, a galley proof is considered the last chance for the author, editors, and proofreaders to make the final edits to a book. This stage is not meant for major content changes, but rather minor edits. The name “galley proof” comes from the days of hand-set letterpress printing in the 1650’s. In this time, the pressman would set the type in metal trays and lay out the pagination. The book printer would produce printed sheets of paper on a small press, which was used for proofing before placing it on the larger press. In today’s publishing world, a galley proof is typically reviewed electronically during the final editing stages by editors, authors, and proofreaders. Once it receives final approval, the next step is to start the proofing stage with the book printer. There are many terms for a “galley proof” used in proofing terminology: blue print, page proof, press proof, soft proof, hard proof, electronic proof. Communicating what type of proof the printer provides is essential for the publisher to understand what they will receive during this phase. Here are brief descriptions of the many types of proofing:Blue Print: Back in the day, this proof was called an Ozalid. The ink on the proof is blue and white. These are mostly used in newspaper print or magazine print for quick reference. Typically blue prints are not used for book printing. Page Proof: This terminology is the same a galley proof, reviewing online or on paper before the plates are made for printing. Electronic/Soft Proof: This proof is used for reviewing the final book content as a PDF file for confirmation before printing and plates are created. Hard Proof: Paper proof created on a digital printer. If the printer prints with a digital press, this will be almost 98% color accurate output to paper. If the book project is produced through offset printing, the digital proof is 80-90% color accurate. At PRC Book Printing we offer offset book printing services. We have a selection of proofing options. Some clients need their proofing 99% color accurate, for which we can suggest a press proof route. This type of proofing is extremely expensive, due to creating plates and cost of make-readies. PRC will find solutions for the proofing you require to fit the book project. If you are seeking a hardcover photography book or a coffee table book needing color accuracy, call PRC Book Printing today 888.659.8320 or email at [email protected] . We will find a solution aimed at your offset book printing needs. The post What is a Galley Proof? appeared first on PRC Book Printing. via PRC Book Printing https://prcbookprinting.com/what-is-a-galley-proof/ |
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