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We offer insights on printing services, design tips, and industry trends, helping you achieve the best print quality.
Book
How to Print a Custom Songbook
Do you want to print and publish your original songs? A collection of your arrangements of traditional tunes? Perhaps a songbook for your choir, church, ...
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How to Choose the Best Font for Your Self-Published Book
When you're at the stage of formatting or typesetting your self-published book, you'll need to decide on the fonts you'll use for the interior text ...
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How Do Self-Published Authors Get Noticed?
Writing a book is a huge achievement. Self-publishing it is the next step for increasing numbers of authors who want to keep creative control over ...
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Can You Still Sell Cookbooks?
This post provides a full tour of the cookbook development process from getting your ideas and testing your recipes, to designing, printing, and selling your ...
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How to Create and Publish a Profitable Coloring Book
Thought the coloring book boom was a passing phase? Wrong! As a leading international offset printer supporting independent creatives, we print lots of these perenially ...
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The Art of Cookbook Design: Creating a Cookbook That Sells
Drawing on over 25 years of success in the offset printing industry, we explain the essential design principles that self-publishers need to know to create ...
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How to Design and Print a Professional Art Book
For most working artists, getting an art book published by a mainstream publishing house is an unrealistic option; but self-publishing has become a viable alternative. ...
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How to Choose the Perfect Size for Your Self-Published Book
Book Printed by QinPrinting When it comes to self-publishing a book, selecting the perfect size is a crucial decision that significantly affects its aesthetics, readability, ...
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From Idea to Reality: A Step-by-Step Guide to Designing Your Own Book Cover
Designing your own book cover can be a rewarding and cost-effective option. We guide through the fundamentals to help you produce a beautiful and effective ...
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How to Establish Thought Leadership by Self-Publishing Books
We cover how you can establish yourself as a thought leader in the knowledge industries by self-publishing books Book Printed by QinPrinting What is the ...
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Hardcover Book
Do Authors Make More Money from Hardcover Books?
Whether you're an experienced self-publisher looking to up your game, a small press hoping to increase your market share, or just starting out and exploring ...
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7 Essential Design Elements for a Successful Hardcover Cookbook
We explain the seven design elements of a good hardback cookbook that will make yours stand out from the crowd Image: Cookbook Printed by QinPrinting ...
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The History of Coffee Table Books
We explore the origins of the coffee table book, speculate about its future, and look at the rising trend in coffee table book self-publishing Photo ...
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How to Style a Room with Coffee Table Books
A complete guide to interior decoration with coffee table books Image by StockSnap at Pixabay.com What is a coffee table book? A coffee table book is ...
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How to Create a Stunning Custom-Made Coffee Table Book
Drawing on our knowledge and expertise after 30 years of success in the offset printing and bookbinding industry, we explain step-by-step how to make a ...
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Why and How to Self-Publish a Hardcover Book
A guide to self-publishing hardcover books: design, printing, and distribution Hardcover Book Printed by QinPrinting In a digital world dominated by eBooks and print-on-demand paperbacks, it's ...
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Children Book
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Comics and Graphic Novels
What Makes an Effective Comic Book Villain?
Every comic book needs a villain. And we all recognize the most famous and enduring comic book bad guys. But when you're creating your own ...
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What Are the 5 Essential Elements of Comic Book Design?
We explore the five essential elements of successful comic books and how you can use them to make yours stand out Photo by Trần Quang Phú ...
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How to Plan Out a Comic Book
10 steps to take you from getting an idea to a printed comic book ready to self-publish and sell Comic books printed by QinPrinting Table ...
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How to Plan a Comic Book Series
We examine how to create a series of comic books with satisfying stories and ongoing themes Photo by Waldemar Brandt on Unsplash Writing a comic book ...
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How Much Does It Cost to Print a Comic Book and Self Publish It?
We give you the facts on the costs of creating, printing, and self-publishing your own comic books Comic book printed by QinPrinting If you're a ...
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How to Begin Writing a Comic Book
We teach you the most important thing to know before you write a comic book and the quickest way to get started Photo by Road ...
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What Are the Differences Between Comic Books and Graphic Novels?
An introduction to comics and graphic novels for independent artists and self-publishers Photo by Giigii via Pexels.com To the uninitiated it may well seem that ...
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How to Print a Comic Book for Pleasure or Profit
We take you step-by-step from drafting your comic to the final printed product including all the technical stuff made easy Photo by Joe Ciciarelli on Unsplash If you ...
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Card Decks
How to Bring Your Trading Card Game to Life: 7 Simple Steps for Custom Game Cards
How to design and print a custom trading card game to sell Cards Printed by QinPrinting As a trading card game printer, we've have seen ...
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Ace Up Your Sleeve: How Custom Card Decks Can Elevate Your Magic Show as a Magician
Most magicians use playing card routines. We show you how to up your game, promote your show, and increase recognition with custom card decks Image ...
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A Brief History of Playing Cards: For Games, Fortune-Telling, and Magic Tricks
Whatever you already know about playing cards, tarot cards, and the rest, we are confident you will find something you didn't know yet to delight ...
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Design and Self-Publish Your Own Oracle Deck to Sell
Designing your own oracle deck can be a deeply rewarding experience at a creative and personal level; and you can professionally print and self-publish your ...
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How to Design a Card Game People Want to Play
Whether you're designing a card game for fun or profit, running a Kickstarter campaign, or hoping to sell your ideas to publishers, these tips will ...
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How to Self-Publish Your Own Tarot or Oracle Card Deck
The independent guide to designing, printing, and selling your own divination cards Cards printed by QinPrinting Table of Contents Add a header to begin generating ...
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Board Games & Accessories
How to Design a Cooperative Board Game (with 10 Popular Examples)
Board games needn't be competitive. In fact, there's a growing trend for games which require players to cooperate in order to fulfil the win condition. ...
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A Complete Guide to Abstract Strategy Board Games and Design
While seemingly simple, designing abstract strategy board games is a serious challenge. We explore what abstract strategy games are, why we love them, how to ...
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How to Develop an Idea for a Board Game
We explore the best techniques for developing an idea for a board game and then taking that idea from concept to creation of a prototype ...
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The Independent Game Designer's Guide to the Theory and Practice of Board Game Mechanics
We take a deep dive into an essential and fascinating aspect of custom board game design: mechanics — what they are, how they work, and how to ...
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How to Use Kickstarter for a Successful Custom Board Game Launch: The Complete Guide
Based on over 25 years in the industry, we guide you through every step you need to take to run a successful custom board game ...
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Designing Your Own Mystery Board Game
Designing a board game is a complex business but also fascinating and lots of fun. Mystery themed board games are as challenging as they are ...
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Get Ready to Roll the Dice: Step-by-Step Guide on How to Create Your Fantasy RPG Game
Role-playing games are as popular as ever and talented independent game designers bring new games into development every year. If you'd like to create your ...
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The Fundamentals of Successful Board Game Design
New to board game design? Based on over 25 years working with independent creatives, we share the fundamentals of successful board game design, so you ...
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What Was the Oldest Board Game Ever Produced?
Modern board game designers take part in a long history that goes back many thousands of years. People have been playing board games all over ...
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Monetize Your Creativity: A Comprehensive Guide to Designing Unique Board Games
The board game business is booming. If you have a creative idea for a unique board game design, there was never a better time to ...
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Paper Boxes
How to Create the Best Custom Packaging for Your Products
Drawing on over a quarter of a century of successful custom packaging design, printing, and manufacture across a range of industries, we share our best ...
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Top 10 Professional Tips for Successful Product Package Design
We guide you through the most important tips to remember when designing your custom product packaging Box Printed by QinPrinting After all the creative work ...
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What Makes the Perfect Cosmetics Packaging?
When it comes to cosmetics, no matter how effective your product, if the packaging isn't perfect, the sales will go to someone else. Let's make ...
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Unlock the Benefits of Custom Printed Boxes: 10 Reasons to Package Your Products with Style
Custom printed boxes are an excellent way to make your product stand out from the competition and create a truly unique package for your products. ...
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Branded Packaging: The Marketing Power of a Custom Printed Box
Your packaging is so much more than protection in transit. It's often the first and most direct contact that your brand has with your customers. ...
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How to Design Exclusive Custom Cosmetics Boxes That Sell
In the increasingly competitive cosmetics and lifestyle market, branding has never been more important. We explore how to design custom cosmetics packaging that sells Photo ...
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How Your Small Business Can Get a Big Boost from Custom Printed Boxes
Small businesses who use custom packaging can punch above their weight. We explain how. Image: Box Produced by QinPrinting Running a small business in a global ...
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How Custom Printed Boxes Can Help Your Business Reach New Customers
Practical insights into using custom packaging as a way to break into new markets Boxes Printed by QinPrinting Most entrepreneurs and business people aren't in ...
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7 Reasons Your Business Needs Custom Printed Boxes
Here's our helpful guide to the advantages of custom printed boxes for retail businesses Box Printed by QinPrinting Table of Contents Add a header to ...
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10 Ways Custom Printed Boxes Can Boost Your Business
How to use custom packaging to build your brand, boost customer loyalty, reduce overheads, and drive sales Paper Box Printed by QinPrinting Table of Contents ...
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Magazines and Zines
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Printed Marketing Materials
How to Design and Print Greeting Cards to Sell
Artists, photographers, craftspeople, businesses, and non-profits can all benefit from printing and selling greeting cards. We show you how. Card Printed by QinPrinting The variety ...
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How to Design a Calendar to Promote Your Artwork
We explore the benefits of using a custom printed calendar to promote your artwork as an independent creative Calendar Printed by QinPrinting One of the ...
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How to Create Good Brochure Design for Successful Offline Marketing Campaigns
An effective brochure campaign, such as those recently used by MacDonald's, Nike, and Starbucks, can be a powerful weapon in your marketing arsenal. But you ...
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How to Create a Successful Advertising Leaflet: A Guide for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses
We look at how to get a good return on your printed advertising leaflet campaign Leaflet printed by QinPrinting Printed leaflet advertising For entrepreneurs or ...
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Unlocking the Potential of Print Marketing: Exploring the Top 5 Types of Print Advertising
Most businesses, large and small, recognize the continued importance of print marketing. We dive into the why, what, and how of running a successful print ...
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How Much Does It Cost to Print Booklets with an Offset Printer?
We explore all the factors that influence the cost of printing booklets with an offset printer and explain how to optimize the results based on ...
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Give Your Print Catalogs a Luxurious Touch: Five Special Options to Distinguish Your Catalog
Print catalogs are proven to be effective marketing and sales tools. But it's a crowded market and smart businesses know they need to go the ...
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How to Design and Print Stickers to Sell Online
Who doesn't love stickers? Stickers are as popular today as they've ever been. In this helpful post our expert print designers show you how to ...
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How to Take Professional Photographs for Print Marketing
Take your printed marketing materials to the next level with your own custom photography Source: QinPrinting The advantages of custom photography As much as we ...
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5 Levels of Brand Design: How to Make Your Brand More than Just a Logo
We take a fresh look at branding and explain why it's rarely enough to have a logo. Do you understand the five levels of brand ...
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Printing Industry
Printing in China vs Printing in America, Canada, Australia, the UK, or Europe: Which Is Best?
We take an honest look at when it might be best for you to get your printing jobs done in China and when you might ...
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5 Ways Businesses Can Make the Most of Working with an Offset Printer
Even in the digital age, most businesses still rely on printed marketing materials. Working with an offset printer is the most cost-effective and high-quality solution ...
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Paper Weight: A Way to Measure Paper Thickness
QinPrinting Paper Sample Is paper weight the same as thickness? While we strive to make your experience of printing with us as smooth and easy ...
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How to Get Pictures for a Book Without Breaking Copyright Laws
We show you the safe, legal, and super-simple ways to source high-quality images for the interior and cover of your book, including original images, Public ...
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How to Find an Illustrator for Your Children's Book
Self-publishing a book for children? We show you how to find an illustrator who will be a perfect match for your book Children's Book Printed ...
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Print-On-Demand vs. Offset Printing: A Guide for Self-Published Authors
While many self-published authors of genre fiction start out with print-on-demand (POD) services, increasing numbers of successful self-publishers are turning to traditional offset printing. We ...
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What's the Difference Between Offset and Digital Printing?
We clear up the confusion between digital and offset methods of printing and explain when each is the better option for your print project Quantity or quality? ...
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When Was Paper First Invented?
A brief history of paper from its earliest origins to the present day Image by cottonbro via pexels.com What did people write on before paper? Today, we take ...
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How to Choose the Right Paper for Printing
A reliable, step-by-step guide to help you choose the perfect paper for your printing project Photo by JJ Ying on Unsplash How to choose the right paper for ...
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A Brief Guide to Offset Printing for Self-Publishers
As the self-publishing industry matures, more self-publishers are leaving print-on-demand and discovering the benefits of traditional custom book printing. We explore why. Amazon's eBook exclusive self-publishing ...
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Writing Advice
The Ultimate Guide to Crafting a Compelling Plot for Your Graphic Novel
Writing, designing, printing, and publishing a graphic novel is a rewarding experience. Here's our ultimate guide to crafting a compelling plot Graphic Novel Printed by ...
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How to Finish Writing a Book: A Self-Publisher's Guide
Most would-be writers find it easy to get started writing a book. The problem is often finishing it. And whether you want to send your ...
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What Is the Difference between Middle Grade and YA Fiction?
Defining the differences between juvenile, middle grade and young adult fiction seems to be a very difficult thing for many people to achieve. Here, after ...
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How to Get Through Writing the Difficult Second Book
We offer advice and encouragement to help you get to the end of your second book, and then the next and the next… Photo by ...
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How to Find Time to Write Your Book
We show you - with examples from famous wordsmiths and excellent practical tips - exactly how to find all the time you need to write your book Photo by ...
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How to Write for Children: First Steps in Self-Publishing Children's Books
Self-publishing children's books may be more of a challenge than writing for adults, but with the right approach, you can make it succeed Photo by ...
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How to Stay Motivated to Write a Novel
Anyone who finishes writing a novel deserves a round of applause just for getting to the end. Whether you're a first time writer or an ...
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How to Write and Self-Publish a Memoir That People Will Buy
We take you step-by-step from your first idea, through writing, revising, preparing the manuscript, printing, and marketing your self-published memoir Image by annazuc via Pixabay.com Writing your ...
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How to Create a Copyright Page for Your Self-Published Book
We walk you step-by-step through everything you need to know to write a perfect, legal, and professional-looking copyright page for your self-published book Image: Book ...
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Printing Guide
Essential Steps to Prepare Your Artwork Files for Die-Cutting in Adobe InDesign and Illustrator
Preparing a die cut template for your print project? Read our essential guide to getting your artwork files ready for ...
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How to Prepare Artwork Files for Holographic Paper Printing
Our easy to follow guide on preparing your digital artwork files for printing on holographic paper Holographic cards printed by ...
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How to Formulate and Use Rich Black in Offset Printing
We provide a full guide to everything you need to know about rich black in offset printing including what it ...
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Prepare Printing Files for Embossing and Debossing Using Adobe Design Tools
We show you, step by step, how to prepare your artwork files for embossing and debossing your print project using ...
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Everything You Need to Know About Spot UV Coating for Book Covers
Thinking of adding spot UV coating to your book cover, but not sure what's involved? We have all the answers ...
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How to Embed Fonts in Your Print Files Using Adobe Illustrator
Clear away the mystery surrounding why, when, and how to embed fonts into your print files with Adobe Illustrator with ...
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How to Setup Gutters and Margins for Your Printed Books
To avoid losing text and images in your final printed books, you must set the gutter and margin values correctly. ...
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How to Prepare Print-Ready Design Files in Affinity Publisher
We take you step-by-step through everything you need to know to get your files print-ready using Affinity Publisher, including a ...
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How to Create Print-Ready Design Files in Adobe Illustrator
Our detailed step-by-step instructional guide with video, text, and screenshots, explaining exactly how to design, prepare, and export a print-ready ...
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An In-Depth Guide to Book Layouts with Adobe InDesign
Always keen to help, we've put together an in-depth guide you can use to navigate your print book layout with ...
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