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We print books in several distinct industry standard sizes:
4.25 x 6.75
6 x 9
Topic: Novel
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Paper Puzzle
Customer: H. Michael Harvey
Topic: Educational
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Reading Revolution
Customer: Chike Akua
Topic: Historical
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Explosion At Orly
Customer: Ann Urhy Abrams
5.5 x 8.5
8.5 x 11
This is the most common sized US trade paperback for novels, journals and entertainment reading. Preferred carry along size.
Also known as “pocket novels”. These travel sized publications represent the most common size for mass market fiction, including science fiction and romance novels.
8.5 x 11: This size is good for catalogs, magazines and workbooks that may be both read and written in . It's also a common size for coloring books and children's stories.
Popular for academic or instructional reading where concentration is required. Best for stationary reading rather that on the go.
ISBN/EAN Numbers: The International Standard Book Number (ISBN), or more commonly the bar code (EAN) is the 13 digit number on the back cover in either the lower left or right corner of the book. An EAN bar code is your ISBN translated into a digital image readable by a bar code scanner. This number identifies the publisher and the book title. Because each publication has a unique number, booksellers use it to track inventory and sales.
An ISBN number is necessary for industry reference regarding classification, retrieval and inventory. A lot of self-publishing authors get ISBN because they feel the bar code makes their book look more professional or authentic. That’s a personal or even creative decision but not officially mandated. If you’re printing only a limited number of copies, or do not intend to sell through book stores an ISBN or bar code is not necessary. Having said that, libraries have shown an increased interest in family histories, genealogy and personal biographies. Historians often use these types of publications as cross references for larger events.
. . if you're unsure of the size you want, call us at 404 459.7264. We'd be glad to help!
Perfect Binding: Is an EVA or PUR adhesively bound book with a squared spine like most commonly found in stores, libraries, Amazon etc.. Perfect binding is the production standard for Paperbacks books between 40 – 400 pages.
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Tape Binding: Tape Binding is similar to Perfect Binding, it works well for smaller quantities and is ideal for business reports, presentations, and producing quick marketing materials. We also use it for children’s coloring and story books where staples may not be desired.
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Coil and Wire Binding: Both are quite similar. Spiral or (coil) is recommended for constant reference books, such as cookbooks and student academic texts. Wire bound or (wire-o) is overwhelmingly the choice for journals and calendars.
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Saddle-Stitching: The most common binding for Booklets, Pamphlets, Small Catalogs, Magazine and Event Programs. We frequently use this type of binding for churches programs, sporting events and multi-page marketing material.
Paperback Binding (Perfect Binding)
Tape Binding
Wire-O Binding
Coil Binding
Saddle Stitching
It’s only natural that some first time writers may feel they need a full-fledged editor, feeling a little short of confidence is normal but not necessary warranted. Some of the most engaging material we’ve reviewed has
been from first time authors. If you’re on a budget or maybe writing a niche publication like street fiction
or Ornithology (the study of birds) you may simply want to get a critique and suggestions from a few
people familiar with your type of material. They may be willing to do it at no charge, simply for an
opportunity to read an advance copy. Also remember while it's gracious to accept criticism
ultimately it is your creative work and you are in control.
Your project, your story, your satisfaction.
Choosing an editorial service can be difficult. While there may be a few that work with several genres, you’ll find for the most part, editorial services specialize in particular subjects or genres. Also keep in mind there are editors, copy editors and proofreaders.
For example, you don’t need a Harvard educated attorney to edit your romance novel and you wouldn't ask a romance editor to review your book on entertainment contract law. A copy editors job is to make sure that your sentences make sense. They can help you to clarify poor phrasing and ambiguities to deliver your message more clearly.
Frequently we've found that customers are simply looking for proofreading services but may mistakenly inquire about editing services which is more extensive.
You can file a copyright application of your work using the official Copyright Office online system. The online filing fee is $45 payable by credit or debit card. You must upload a digital copy of your completed work at the time of filing. Be aware that the Copyright Office’s database is available to the general public online. So, never provide any personal information that is not requested or that you don’t want to be viewed by the general public.
You may also file by mail using the TX registration form. The fee is $125 payable by check or money order. You should include two copies of your book at the time your payment is sent. Do not skip this step. Obtaining a copyright requires: (section 407) you to submit two (2) copies (called "deposit copies") of the best edition of any copyrightable work published within three (3) months of publication. This step is not optional, but a mandatory requirement of the registered copyright process. Formal copyright registration serves as substantial proof that you are the creator (author) of the work, and when it was created.
Simply putting “Copyright” on your document may not really prove that you actually created the material and may not protect you in case of dispute.