Author Archives: Ann O'Brien

History of the Printing Press: 2026 Timeline & Verdict

The history of the printing press from Gutenberg to digital short-run printing in 2026 — key dates, milestones, and what it means for self-publishers today. Continue reading »

Why Print Media Is Better in 2026: The Verdict

Why print media is better in 2026, backed by comprehension data, plus how to decide binding, paper, and run size for your next printed project right. Continue reading »

Benefits of PDF for Authors: 2026 Print-Ready Guide

The real benefits of PDF for self-published authors in 2026: locked fonts, fixed layout, and fewer rejected print files. Steps, fixes, and tools inside. Continue reading »

Book vs Booklet Format: 2026 Guide to the Right Pick

Book vs booklet format in 2026: match page count, use case, and budget with perfect binding, saddle stitch, coil, or Wire-O. Clear verdicts, no guesswork. Continue reading »

Fun Facts About Books Every Author Should Know (2026)

Fun facts about books for 2026: the oldest printed book, the longest novel, Gutenberg’s real print run, and what they mean for self-publishers today. Continue reading »

PUR vs EVA Glue for Perfect Binding: 2026 Verdict

PUR glue vs EVA glue for perfect bound book printing in 2026 — which adhesive holds up on coated stock, high page counts, and heavy use. Full comparison. Continue reading »

How to Use Images in a Book Legally in 2026

How to use images in a book in 2026: secure rights, hit 300 dpi, set bleed, and export a print-ready PDF that Publishing Xpress can print clean. Continue reading »

Double Space Text Book Formatting: When to Use It (2026)

Double space text book formatting explained: use it for manuscript drafts, never for print files. 2026 guide to leading, page count, and print-ready specs. Continue reading »

PDF Book Printing Basics 2026: What Authors Need to Know

PDF book printing basics for 2026: trim size, 300 DPI, embedded fonts, bleed, and flattening explained so your file prints clean the first time. Continue reading »

How to Add Bleed to a Print File (2026 Guide)

How to add bleed to a print file in 2026: exact bleed size, safety margins, PDF export settings, and fixes for common cutting errors before you print. Continue reading »

Self-Publishing a Graphic Novel: Print Options 2026

Self-publishing a graphic novel in 2026? Compare paper stock, bleed setup, and binding options with page-count thresholds and a clear verdict for each. Continue reading »

Pen Name Self-Published Author: 2026 Setup Guide

Using a pen name as a self-published author in 2026? Get copyright, payment, and print-file steps right the first time — no mismatched byline mess. Continue reading »