All about print-only
Wordzworth is a team of expert book designers. For years we have created fabulous print-ready files for books and covers. Increasingly our customers asked for help with printing so …
Category: Printing
Reviewing a printed proof
It’s here! The very first, hold-it-in-your-hands copy of your book. You should already have a good idea of what you can expect after reviewing your digital book files, but there really is no …
All about book paper
Paper gives print books their unique character. It may be so subtle, we don’t even give it thought, but with every turn of the page, paper influences what a …
Printing in color or grayscale
Take a look at these two images. If I asked you which one you thought was better, which one would you choose? My guess is that you’d go for …
Publishing timescales
Book publishing timescales have been an unhappy twist in many an enthusiastic author’s tale. Meet Eddie. By day, Eddie was a personal trainer. By night, he powered away on his book, The Weight …
Choosing your book trim size
If I were to hand you a book and ask you to show me the book trim size, would you know which part to show me? Book trim size …
Reviewing a digital proof
Exciting times. Your digital proofs are ready! This is your very first chance to get a sense of what your book will look like. But there’s still a way …
POD book binding choices
Not many authors realize how many decisions you’ll be up against when printing your book. As soon as you settle on one thing, a whole new issue pops up. …
Why is there no text on my spine?
Typically, our designers will include the name of a book, the author and publishing logo on your book spine. However, for books under 100 pages, spines may sometimes be …
Do I need a price on my book cover?
Whether you wish to add a price to the back cover of your book is totally up to you. Keep in mind the RRP is only a recommended retail …
What are the rules for image licensing?
If your book contains images you need to confirm you are allowed to include these. You will also need to check they are of sufficient quality for printing. For …