Printing your first book might sound very easy, especially for beginners. Most people just think that after completing the manuscript all you need to do next is drop it off at the printers and voila! You are done - if only it was that simple.
Most beginners make this common mistake:
The urge to use very large font size and filling up about every available space with type matter - they think the more crowded the book page is, the more serious the book is going to look.
You may think it is saving you money on your book printing, but in reality what you save on paper you lose in the visual appeal and readability ease for your readers. As times goes on, you will understand and appreciate the value of "white paper", you will discover the magic behind using a smaller font and suitable margins.
As a beginner, you need to understand that printing a book is not just something you can decide to do after you wake up and say "I think I am going to print my book today". After all the hard sweat and tears in putting your manuscript together, the last thing you want is for your book to look amateur, which will be discarded off the shelves.
You need to learn the right way to select and arrange font types in a way which will produce a well balanced and properly accented creative result. This requires certain skills that simply cannot be achieved in just a couple of weeks or even months.
However, you can use the following helpful tips:
Carefully study materials of other best selling books, check out the type of printing designs they used.
Don't be shy and visit us at our Chiang Mai office and take a look at our selection of printed works. You will be able to compare books and ask us any questions about your printing project.
Learn the use of rules, borders and ornaments. You must understand that in book printing, there are certain rules that will help you achieve the best possible results.
Ask questions, you can seek the advice of ActsCo printing experts - we are here to server and help YOU to accomplish your printing.
Be prepared for Printing
Book printing does not only mean putting ink on paper. Printing involves a number of aspects that influence the overall appearance of the book. Therefore, you should approach all the areas of book printing carefully.
Here are a few tips you must consider while preparing to print your book:
Size of the book: It is important to first decide on the size of your book. Different sizes are available for different purposes. For example, there are handbooks, manuals and mass markets. Choose the size that will enhance the appearance and overall appeal of your book.
Formatting: Formatting is an important factor, which when done properly will make your book attractive and effective. Strange spaces, inappropriate fonts and incorrect margins can give your book a clumsy look.
Paper: The weight of the paper is an important factor and you should take time to get to know the differences before selecting.
Binding: There are many types of book bindings, such as glue, sewn and glue, hard bound, wire/O and plastic comb. Find out which will suit your printed book the best.
