czwartek, 27 września 2012

Things To Consider And Carry Our Before Hardcover Book Printing

By Janis Hickman


Print on demand technology has allowed a far higher number of writers to print their own books without going through a publisher. This has resulted in a flooded market and it's thus easy for a book to disappear amongst the many available. Hardcover book printing isn't something that should be done on a whim or without care. There are a number of considerations to make for finding a quality printer and also a number of steps a writer should take prior to publication.

Choosing not to go through a publisher places a lot of weight on the writer. The publisher's icon on the cover of a book lends it credibility and without it, authors need to conduct a full marketing campaign. A publisher also provides the free services of an editor and proof reader, so the author who self publishes will need to have these done himself. Its imperative to have a professional layout and cover design as well.

An excellent manuscript isn't written in one sitting. Books that are professionally published have usually been rewritten and worked numerous times with an editor's help. A manuscript should be rewritten with plenty of editor help. It's well worth employing a professional to advise one during the process. Proof reading is a separate enterprise that will correct mistakes in spelling, layout, references and punctuation. An editor may or may not be able to offer this service.

Once the manuscript has been prepared for publication, it will need to be laid out with considerations to font size and additional eBook publication. These days, publishing an eBook at the same time is an excellent idea. It requires only a little additional work and can result in a large increase in profits. Authors often earn far more on eBooks than hard copy books.

Lay out will largely depend on the type of font and size of page selected. These will thus need to be chosen prior to final proofing. An eBook also has a selected trim size and it can be easier to use the same one chosen for hardcopy as it will save time and money. The margin size will need to be considered before proofing too because line breaks will need to be checked during proof reads.

An attractive and professional cover has a lot of influence on sales. Often this is an area that authors try to carry out themselves and it's usually a mistake. Take care with blurbs and introductions as they can be tempting to overdo.

A cover blurb is best written by a professional known in the field. Editors, authors and journalists are excellent choices for fiction and poetry. Professionals who work in the relevant field are ideal for nonfiction work. The introduction should not be written by the writer of the book. This can appear too self congratulatory and is unprofessional.

It's not always necessary to include an introduction. While they're highly beneficial for nonfiction works, fiction and poetry are often strengthened by their omission. It's easy to find low quality hardcover book printing companies. To avoid this, check the binding, paper quality and weight and dust jacket.




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