Books File Preparation

APSS Printer Panel Provides Tips to Publishers and Authors

How can an author make sure the final product matches their expectations? What factors impact pricing? What are the reasons authors prefer traditional publishing over KDP, Ingram Spark, and the...

A Conversion Guide for International Publishers Printing in the U.S.

Publishing can be tricky. And, if you are an international publisher sending work to the U.S. for printing, the terminology can sometimes add to the confusion – but it doesn’t have to. That’s why...

Top 10 Questions Publishers Ask During the Book Printing Process

PPI – Know How This Number Impacts Your Book’s Appearance

The text stock you select for your book has many traits that you can choose from. From color to coating to what it is made of (did someone say recycled?). No matter which stock you choose, there is...

OpenType SVG Fonts in Print: Known Issues and Recommendations

OpenType SVG (scalable vector graphics) fonts are nothing new. Initially intended for web-based design, OpenType SVG fonts are beginning to appear in printed works and are causing concern in the...

A Proof for Every Need

Proofs are a critical step in the book production process for many publishers. Not only do proofs provide you the opportunity to review your project one last time before printing, selecting the...

You Have Options – Part 2: Cover Laminations and Decorations

So you have an eye catching cover design, but you’re looking for a way to spice it up and make it truly come to life. There are numerous coatings to choose from and techniques that your printer can...

Tips to Help Your Book Creation and Production Stay on Track

Notes from the AAUP Annual Conference Sheridan Books attended the 2015 AAUP annual conference which took place mid-June in Denver. The theme of the conference was collect: collaborate. In keeping...

Three Steps to Print-Ready PDFs

The book is complete. Editing has signed off, the cover design is perfect, production has completed layout. It’s time to go to print. But wait: The files you sent to the printer aren’t formatted...

To Hinge or Not to Hinge

As an author or publisher there are many decisions to make that influence the appearance and quality of a book. From how the text and cover will be laid out and designed, to choosing the right...