Category Archives: Self Publishing

Full Bleed Printing for Books & Booklets (2026 Guide)

Posted by Ann O'Brien
on June 3, 2026

Full bleed printing for books requires 0.125″ bleed, 300 DPI CMYK files, and binding-specific margins. Get the complete 2026 setup guide from PublishingXpress. Continue reading »

Newsletter Printing for Churches & Schools 2026

Posted by Ann O'Brien
on June 3, 2026

Newsletter printing for churches and schools: format, paper, short-run minimums, and cost tips for 2026. Find the right printer for bulletins and school mailers. Continue reading »

Best Binding for Coffee Table Books (2026 Guide)

Posted by Ann O'Brien
on June 3, 2026

Case binding wins for coffee table books in 2026. This guide ranks every binding type by lay-flat quality, spread safety, and cost — so you order right the first time. Continue reading »

Poetry Book Layout for Print: Step-by-Step 2026

Posted by Ann O'Brien
on June 2, 2026

Learn how to format a poetry book layout for print in 2026 — trim size, margins, fonts, stanza spacing, and press-ready PDF export, step by step. Continue reading »

How to Create a Coloring Book for Print in 2026

Posted by Ann O'Brien
on June 2, 2026

Learn how to create a coloring book for print in 2026 — from 300 DPI line art and paper stock to binding choices and print-ready PDF export. Continue reading »

Coloring Book Printing for Artists & Educators 2026

Posted by Ann O'Brien
on June 2, 2026

Coloring book printing guide for artists and educators in 2026: paper weight, binding, file specs, and short-run options from 25 copies up. Continue reading »

How to Write a Book Back Cover That Sells (2026)

Posted by Ann O'Brien
on June 2, 2026

Learn how to write a book back cover in 2026: hook, synopsis, endorsements, and bio — with exact word counts and the mistakes that kill sales. Continue reading »

How to Write a Book Preface That Works (2026)

Posted by Ann O'Brien
on June 2, 2026

Learn how to write a book preface in 7 steps: open with a specific scene, name your reader, set scope, and close with a forward pull — all in 300–600 words. Continue reading »

How to Write Chapter Headings That Engage Readers 2026

Posted by Ann O'Brien
on June 1, 2026

Learn how to write chapter headings that keep readers turning pages. Step-by-step guide for fiction and nonfiction authors in 2026. Continue reading »

How to Self-Publish a Book Cheap in 2026

Posted by Ann O'Brien
on June 1, 2026

Learn how to self publish a book cheap in 2026: format free, choose standard trim sizes, and print 50 copies for under $400 with short-run perfect binding. Continue reading »

How to Run an Ad Book Fundraiser in 2026

Posted by Ann O'Brien
on June 1, 2026

Learn how to run an ad book fundraiser in 2026: set pricing, sell sponsor ads, prep print-ready files, and deliver a booklet that nets thousands for your org. Continue reading »

Book Printing for Self-Published Authors 2026

Posted by Ann O'Brien
on June 1, 2026

The 2026 guide to book printing for self-published authors: binding types, run sizes, per-unit costs, and which format fits your sales model. Continue reading »