Author Archives: Ann O'Brien

History of the Printing Press: 2026 Timeline & Verdict

Posted by Ann O'Brien
on July 15, 2026

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

Posted by Ann O'Brien
on July 15, 2026

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

Posted by Ann O'Brien
on July 15, 2026

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

Posted by Ann O'Brien
on July 15, 2026

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)

Posted by Ann O'Brien
on July 15, 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

Posted by Ann O'Brien
on July 14, 2026

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

Posted by Ann O'Brien
on July 14, 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)

Posted by Ann O'Brien
on July 14, 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

Posted by Ann O'Brien
on July 14, 2026

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)

Posted by Ann O'Brien
on July 14, 2026

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

Posted by Ann O'Brien
on July 13, 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

Posted by Ann O'Brien
on July 13, 2026

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 »