May 24, 2013

ASK RON: How do I write a set of specifications to obtain a quote from a printer for my book?

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Just as you would not ask a group of automobile dealers to give you a price on a car with an engine, four tires and brakes and expect to be able to compare pricing in any meaningful way, you can’t ask a group of printers for a “quote” on printing a book, with only vague specifications. Printers print books based on a customer supplied … [Read more...]

Ask Ron: Is 292 pages a good page count for my new book?

Not too many years ago my answer would have been NO. In 2011, the answer is not quite as clear. We haven’t had a printing lesson in this column for a while but I don’t see a way around it so bear with me. The Cliff’s Notes version of this answer is NO…. Have your book designer make your page count 304 pages. Please pick up a plain … [Read more...]