Prepare and format your book block Editing and proofreading is the first step of creating a clean file. Errors should be minimal as you move move to the formatting your book block. This article assumes editing and proofreading is complete. It looks at what a typesetter expects of a clean manuscript and provides tips on the […]
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Presenting your book – a book cover primerFirst impressions are important in life and for your book. Each aspect of a skillful book cover design builds anticipation and communicates your content. The front cover calls the reader and gets the book noticed and picked up. The back cover’s job is to get the book opened.First […]
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If you are designing the interior of the book yourself you need to know the dimensions and margins for Standard Book Sizes.Side Margins: minimum margins are 3/4″ on spine side – 1/2″ on the outside (create the PDF with .75 on both sides to allow for printing and finishing). Top/Bottom Margins: allow 1/2″ top or bottom […]
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At PageMaster Publishing we know that for a commercially viable book you’ll most likely want to work with a designer. Your designer enhances the tone of the book with their choices of fonts, spacing and format. Contact us today and ask us about our publishing services. You’ll want to come prepared. Here are some pages you’ll need […]
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When it comes to designing your covers with PageMaster Publishing Services let the designer design. Your job is to give clear direction regarding tone, feel and audience. This will result in a better cover design than if you dictate elements and fonts. There are a few things you should consider and bring to the table. […]
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