Category Archives: Self Publishing

How to create a book index in 2026: lock your pages, mark entries in Word or InDesign, and hit the 4-6% length benchmark before you print. Continue reading »

How to write a book appendix in 2026: what belongs in it, how to label and reference it, and where it sits in your back matter. Step-by-step for authors. Continue reading »

Book printing turnaround time in 2026 = proofing + binding + production + shipping, not just the print run. Get the exact formula and common mistakes to avoid. Continue reading »

Membership card printing for associations in 2026: best stock, minimum order sizes, and formats ranked with a clear Buy or Skip verdict for each option. Continue reading »

Notepad printing for hotel guest rooms in 2026: best sizes, paper weight, and minimums. Publishing Xpress starts at 100 copies — buy 4×6, 50-sheet pads. Continue reading »

Rack card printing for spas and salons in 2026: best sizes, cardstock, and formats for front-desk marketing, with clear buy/consider/skip verdicts. Continue reading »

Journal printing for grief counselors in 2026: plastic coil binding wins, perfect binding cracks under use. Compare formats, page counts, and verdicts. Continue reading »

Print on demand comic book printing for indie creators in 2026: binding picks, paper stock advice, and verdicts on saddle stitch, perfect bound, coil, Wire-O. Continue reading »

Cookbook printing for nutrition coaches in 2026: plastic coil wins for daily kitchen use, Wire-O for retail copies. Compare binding, paper, and page counts. Continue reading »

Coloring book printing for dental offices in 2026: saddle stitch wins waiting rooms, coil binding wins take-home books. Full binding and paper guide inside. Continue reading »

Loyalty card printing for gyms in 2026: best sizes, stock weights, and formats compared, with clear buy/consider/skip verdicts for studios and chains. Continue reading »

Program book printing for dance recitals in 2026: saddle stitch wins for single shows, perfect binding for combined showcases. Picks, costs, and verdicts. Continue reading »