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How to build a layout template for a book
When you open a book, what is the first thing that you see? Words. Typically lots of them. What is easy to forget is that a lot of thought has gone into how these words are presented: their size, their look, the size of the margins, right down to the distance between...
Getting a printed and bound test copy of your book
Rapido is one of the few printers to offer its customers a printed and bound test copy (or proof). We’re the only printers to do it within 48 hours, with the paper and cover finish of your choice. Here are the main advantages for you.Ultra fast service Are you eager...
Speed—it’s in our DNA
As 2020 comes to an end, it feels all the more important for us to take a look back, reaffirm our company’s vision and the mission we have given ourselves. Speed has always been at the heart of what we do, each day helping to build our reputation. Where does this idea...
Choosing the right paper for your book
Creating a book is a complex task, as creative as it is technical. The three most important elements are the manuscript, the cover image and of course the choice of paper. The type of paper will directly impact your readers’ tactile and visual experience of your book....
How to market your book and sell it online
We speak to authors all day who ask about marketing. What is it? How do I do it? Can someone take care of it for me? Here is an article to answer these questions and teach you how to market your book. Hopefully it will leave you feeling clearer about what marketing is...
6 reasons to use book writing software
Writing a manuscript requires preparation and structure. Back in the day, a manuscript was handwritten on paper and then transcribed on a typewriter prior to publication. But nowadays manuscripts are more often typed on a computer using a book writing software. With...
Book cover design fundamentals
The publishing world has transformed in significant ways over the past several decades—with the emergence of the Internet, print-on-demand and ebooks, each having contributed to the birth of the indie author movement. Despite these changes in the landscape, many...
Finalizing your manuscript for the editor
The most important thing for a writer is, of course, to write. To publish your book, you first need to write your manuscript. Once your manuscript is done, next comes the editing — followed by cover design and book layout, printing, and marketing. To make sure your...
