book layout/design

are you interested in self-publishing?

Many authors self-publish in order to maintain total control over the content, design and layout of their book. Printing small quantities on demand, is now affordable and practical!

Printing in small quantities is a great way to test your market. Digital technology today nets a quality finished product that any author would be proud of.

Short-run book sizes are: 5.5" x 8.5", 6" x 9", 8" x 8", 8.5" x 11", and custom sizes upon request. If you are intending to print larger runs sometime in the future, choose a size that is compatible and cost effective in BOTH situations.

The Process

Write and edit your manuscript. Remember that a successful book depends on good editing and proof reading--consider hiring a copy editor, English student or mentor, after completing this process yourself.

Create a digital version of your text, with place markers and descriptions for pictures and graphic elements. For print, pictures and graphics need to be a high resolution, 300 or 600 dpi.

That's where we come in...

We take your MS Word or WordPerfect document and import your text into an industry standard program, InDesign. There, we format the text to create a balanced white-space and pleasing layout design. Graphic elements are formatted and placed. Details like, addressing style consistency, text kerning and "orphan control" create a polished finished product.

A great cover design will go a long way! Our intuitive, co-creative approach to graphic design will give you the cover design you're looking for.

We provide your printer with 100% print-ready files, according to their specifications.

Helping our customers..

We have established relationships with a number of printers and can get pricing and perks not available to the general public. In one case, we were able to save the author $3 per book...

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Word documents alone can't output a "glitch-free" print-ready file for book publishing and most printers do not accept this format.

Recent Book Projects
	...A special thanks to Graphic Designer, Kelly Hewkin for her ability to create a presentation that is congruent with the intent of my work." Terrill Welch, Author

Leading Raspberry Jam Visions, Women's Way      more info...
by Terrill Welch, A Woman Behind Women

Body-Centered Coaching, Using the Body as a Resource for Change      more info...
by Marlena Field, BGS, CPCC

The Rest of Victoria May Walk, Fernwood Strolls
by Karen Skowron

Presence Presents The Gift Book
by Maynard and Leanne Dalderis

Enlightened Wealth, Beginning Your Personal MoneyMinding Journey
by Tracy Piercy, CFP

Unleashing Your Brilliance,      more info...
Tools & Techniques to Achieve Personal, Professional & Academic Success
by Brian E Walsh, Ph.D.

Letting Go One Step At A Time, Beyond Controloholism
by Maynard & Leanne Dalderis