How to save money when printing your book The size of your book may be one of the most important decisions you make as a self-publisher. To help you make a decision early on in the process, we’ve identified the industry standards AND some ways to save money when printing your book. One size doesn’t […]
As an experienced children’s book editor, Brooke offers tried and tested steps to successfully print-a-children’s-book. Before you hit “print” on your next book, check-off these 8 steps: Step 1: Have your book edited, copy edited, and proofread! Step 2: Get your identifiers Step 3: Decide on your trim size, format, and page count Step 4: […]
Many steps go into successfully printing a children’s book. As an offset printing expert, MCRL knows how to print beautiful children’s books. But we aren’t experts in writing, editing and layout. So we reached out to Brooke Vitale. Brooke Vitale spent nearly twenty years as a children’s book editor in NYC, working with prominent publishing […]
You’ve spent countless hours writing, illustrating, editing and re-editing your children’s book. Now you’re ready to show the world! But first you need to get that baby printed. As a first-time or established author, you have a choice between Digital Printing (POD) and Offset Printing your book. Not quite sure of the difference? Digital Printing transfers […]
Are you a first-time author printing your children’s book for the first time? If yes, writing might be starting to feel like the easy part! Don’t fret. Help is here. Learn from those who came before you Sheri Fink is a world-famous, best-selling author of 14 children’s books including The Little Rose, a #1 Amazon […]
4 reasons to choose bamboo Bamboo paper is comparable in strength, brightness and printability to paper made from wood pulp. Bamboo paper also helps reduce the environmental effects of clear-cutting and deforestation on our planet. For these reasons, MCRL has been recommending bamboo paper as an environmentally friendly alternative to tree-based paper for years. Lately, […]
When it comes to overseas printing, tariffs, shipping costs, and material prices can significantly impact your project’s final price and profit margin. If you’re comparing multiple overseas printing quotes, it’s crucial to understand exactly what’s included—and what’s not. At MCRL Overseas Group, we offer an all-in printing quote that provides full transparency and helps you […]
36,001 trees planted …and counting! As a Trees for the Future sponsor, MCRL Overseas Group and our clients have planted over 36,001 trees since 2019 …helping to break the cycle of poverty and hunger for thousands of families in developing countries. What is Trees for the Future? Trees for the Future aims to end hunger […]
Soy many reasons to choose soy-based ink Ink. It’s likely not something you think alot about when designing a book and selecting a printer. Ink looks pretty much the same to an untrained eye BUT studies show there are health and safety considerations, especially when printing children’s books. There are many different types of ink […]
FBA fees and facts Selling your product through Amazon can be one of the best things you do to get more eyeballs, around-the-clock customer service and quick delivery … BUT like most big decisions make sure to gather the facts before signing up! If you are considering Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) for orders placed on […]