Today we celebrate 30 years since PageMaster was incorporated. On our 25th, COVID was threatening and came crashing in three weeks later. Now, 5 years later, we are open and seeing more work than ever. Our goal of helping 5,000 creatives successfully publish has not yet been met, but we are adding new clients every […]
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Today it is 29 years since PageMaster Publication Services Inc. was registered as an Alberta corporation. At first it doesn’t seems as significant as, say 25. But 29 is a special number in a few ways. On leap years we get a bonus day on February 29. In cribbage 29 is the highest possible hand. […]
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Save tax on printing or buying books before February 15, 2025. The GST holiday declared by the federal government is in effect until February 15, 2024. Printed books are generally GST exempt, including the manufacturing, if delivered and paid for within the holiday. Act now to save on tax. Book printing orders If you are […]
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Edmonton author Janet Hamilton officially launched Hank and other mild neighbours Monday, November 25 at Queen Mary Park Community League. Book launches are a celebration, and this one included local jazz and desert despite the weather. Janet has been writing about her neighbourhood since she was eight. When she received a notice about the Edmonton […]
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Fighting back after stroke In March 2020, Joslien Wannechko had a major stroke. In Reinventing My World she recounts her resilient journey to recovery which she published to help others going through similar challenges. Here she is picking up a reorder of books for direct sales. Her book is available from PageMaster Publishing or where […]
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Sojourner by Edmonton author Marguerite Antonio is an eco-conscious story, where fiction and non-fiction meet. Marguerite explores environmentalism and science fiction with the goal of spreading awareness of ecological consciousness. Eco consciousness is about being aware of how one’s actions have a direct effect on nature, and how all living things are interconnected. Through Sojourner, […]
Continue readingLine length On a page over 6 inches wide, text lines are generally too long for comfortable reading in a single column. Typesetting guidelines suggest an optimal line length is between 1.5 and 2 alphabets (39-52 characters). The standard letter format with 1″ margins on a 8.5″x11″ page is too long. Do your readers a favour […]
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The scope of the book publishing process is complex… breaking it down into stages brings clarity and helps you take the next step.This count-down post outlines the book publishing process and how PageMaster is available to assist you. It includes both external and Internal links which will take you to relevant articles. We want you […]
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Spine design for impact and machine tolerance The spine identifies a book on a shelf and is an advantage with paperback binding. With significant contrast and strong type, the spine allows the book to hold its place visually with others. However, books are paper, and the alignment between the cover and book block is subject to […]
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In the 25 years since incorporating PageMaster, there have been significant disruptions. The intention was never to become a commercial print or graphic design shop; but to provide efficient, high-quality services around publishing. This is a reflection on the past 25 years in publishing, and how the company has rolled with industry changes and opportunities. Three […]
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