Introduction Being an author at heart is great, but different from actually writing a book! However, if writing is in your blood, and you’ve been struggling with a book idea but aren’t sure how to start, we are going to discuss how to write a book in this post. If you’re someone who’s good at one thing – procrastination – then you might not be a great candidate for being an author. […]

Definitively Speaking If you are a new parent or are planning a child, or perhaps just the curious type, you may be looking for an answer to the question, what is a board book? In this article we will discuss how board books are crafted, what makes them different from regular books, and how as a parent you can create a board book for your child or baby. First of […]

First Things First So you fancy yourself an author, do you? Well then, you may be interested to know the answer to the question, how long does it take to write a book? This of course depends on what your writing project consists of, your word count goals and a variety of other factors which we will discuss in this post. Obviously there is no […]

There could be many reasons why you may be asking the question, what is saddle stitching, anyway? Regardless of what your reasons are, in this post we will answer that question, and cover the following: the details of saddle stitching for booklets the kinds of publications typically printed using the saddle stitch binding method a comparison of […]

Introduction To Saddle Stitch Binding  If you’re asking the question what is saddle stitch binding for booklets, then this blog is for you. We will discuss saddle stitch booklet printing with A&A Printing in detail, and what all it entails. Saddle stitch binding is a form of printing that refers to single sheets of paper being printed on both […]

Writers In General What is ghostwriting? Well, it doesn’t really have anything to do with ghosts at all, but rather is an expression. If you are a writer, you probably either know the term or have needed the service! Technically speaking, ghostwriters are hired to write high-quality, creative material or content for someone else, effectively […]

Formatting a book or booklet and arranging the pages so they appear in the correct order can be a source of anxiety for any writer.  Most authors write their books in Microsoft Word or Google Docs.  Therefore, the default page size is usually set to 8.5 x 11 inches (about 21.6 x 28 cm) – […]

Simply put, self publishing is when an author chooses to publish a book or other creative work without going through a traditional publishing house.  These can be produced either as e-books or as physical copies through short print runs or print-on-demand (POD) services.   Self publishing is becoming increasingly popular for a number of reasons […]