How to Save Money With Your Paper Stock

Posted on August 28, 2008
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by Joshua Prizer

With hundreds of available paper stocks, the decision of which paper to use for your print run can be overwhelming. Most of all, it’s a decision determined by the type of book you are printing. A children’s or coffee table book? You’ll need a thick glossy sheet to help your color images stand out. A novel? Go cheap.

Book paper weights are different than the paper weight measurements you will see in an office supply store. A 20# bond that you would find at Staples is similar to a 50# offset at a book printer. A 24# bond is similar to 60# offset, 28# is similar to 70# offset, etc.

Typically, I would recommend that for a standard book with just black text (no color) and not a lot of images, 50# offset is just fine. If there are a lot of graphics in the book, you might want to bump up to 60# offset to eliminate some see-through from one side of the page to the other.

Don’t assume that the 20# bond paper you saw at Office Depot is going to be identical to the 50# offset paper you asked your printer to use. It won’t be. Different paper manufacturers produce their papers with different brightness, different opacity, etc. So always ask for paper samples from your printer.

Choosing paper stock for a book printed in full color is sometimes a little trickier. You may want to go with a glossy paper stock to make any images “pop” a little more. However, glossy stock often feels thinner than standard paper stock.

Also, if you are printing in full color, you’ll definitely want a thicker paper stock. You don’t want any see-through for your color images from one side of the page to another. I usually recommend 80# gloss for most color books. If you want a little thicker, step up to 100# gloss. If you are trying to save cost, drop down to 70# gloss - but never less than that.

I’ll say it again: Samples, samples, samples. Don’t be shy about asking your printer for paper samples. It’s probably the most expensive choice you’ll make when printing your book; make sure you get it right!

When it comes to cover stock, for a paperback book a 10 pt. C1S cover is standard. However, it is usually very inexpensive to upgrade to a 12 pt. C1S cover. People do judge a book by its cover, so this might be a cost-effective upgrade.

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Josh Prizer has helped hundreds of people get a book printed. He is a book printing authority. To pick his brain on childrens book publishing, request his Free 7-Part Mini-Course.

Save Money With Your Book Design & Layout

Posted on August 28, 2008
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by Joshua Prizer

Most people don’t think of the layout design of their book as an area that can impact the printing cost, but it can have an effect.

Printers print pages in blocks, called signatures. A 32-page signature is most common, so if your page count is divisible by 32, that’s the most economical option possible. However, the general rule of thumb is to try to not print less than a quarter signature of 8 pages. So if your book is 266 pages, see if you can drop a couple pages to get it down to 264. You’ll definitely notice the cost savings for the print run.

So what are some of the tricks to adjust the number of pages? First of all, see if you can adjust your margins slightly. Slight changes probably are not noticeable to most readers, but the price difference will definitely be noticeable to you.

Another easy change to make is to adjust the line spacing or leading. Here, too, a small adjustment can have a major impact on the page count. Don’t go overboard - if you look at your adjustment and it looks too squished, it might not be worth it. Get a second or third opinion to make sure your book remains readable.

Doublecheck with your printer to make sure they use standard 32-page signatures. You certainly don’t want to go through the hassle of adjusting your layout to squeeze an extra couple pages - only to find out that your printer uses 12-page signatures instead.

One last area that can save money on the print run is by rethinking the trim size of the book. Too many times I’ve seen customers insist on a specific print size when adjusting it by 1/4″ or 1/2″ would save them quite a bit of money. Why is that? Because different trim sizes are set up differently on different presses. A trim size that works well on one press might generate a lot of paper waste on another press. And guess who pays for that extra paper waste - you!

So don’t be afraid to ask for help from your printer sales rep. And shop around. See if the trim size you have in mind might work better for a different printing plant. Or see if you can get recommendations from a plant as to what trim sizes work best for them. Minor variations can save a lot of money on your book publishing in the end.

About the Author:

Josh Prizer has been working in book publishing for nearly 15 years and is a cheap book printing guru. To learn how to publish your own book, visit his web site.

The Fact About Internet Marketing

Posted on August 28, 2008
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by Raghida Hallal

Nowadays internet is playing a very important role in developing a business. Many people are using internet to promote their product or services. It has become one of the most vital part of every business. It is a cost-effective way to promote your business.

Internet marketing is the method of attracting visitors to you site to buy your products or acquire your services, which include (methods) web design, online promotion, search engine optimization. Etc. This is the process will literally increase your web site’s position in search engine results, thus increasing your site’s popularity. It increases search engine generated traffic to your website, increasing online business opportunities, and boosting online revenue opportunities.

There is a lot of competition in this field. You have to be very exceptional in promoting your business. You have to follow some marketing tactics to become successful. You can find many services on the internet which assists you in marketing your business. Before you start marketing your business, the first thing you have to do is to learn some of the basic things of internet marketing.

Internet marketing methods and strategies cover a wide range of services such as search engine marketing (SEM) which can be broken down into search engine optimization (SEO) and pay per click (PPC). This method is becoming an increasingly important part of nearly every company’s marketing mix.

Internet marketing comes up to be much more economical than any other type of traditional marketing. The importance of Internet marketing is continuing to expand. One of fundamental aspects of direct and relationship marketing is to be able to guarantee that your prospective customer is able to instantly find your company and obtain an immediate understanding about the products you provide.

Internet marketing is one of the best ways where you can market your products for free. By marketing your products online you can be sure in making a lot of money. You may find many free services that suit your business needs which you can opt for. If you are looking to be successful at internet marketing it is important you have the right plan, structure and tools in place. You have to take right decision in the right time and you have to provide your best to improve your business.

As a result, Internet marketing should be part of your business plan and your marketing strategy. Learn how to create successful Internet marketing campaigns. The field of ‘Internet Marketing’ is one of the most competitive niches on the planet. So you have to make use of it in a proper manner and develop your business.

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Book Printing: Choose Your Paper Stock Wisely

Posted on August 28, 2008
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by Joshua Prizer

Which paper stock you choose when printing your book can have a huge impact on your print pricing. Coated or uncoated? Glossy finish, matte finish, or standard offset? What’s the opacity? What’s the weight? The answer to these questions will determine your paper pricing.

Most black & white books with no photos are printed on either 50# or 60# offset. Going with 50# is adequate for most books and will save you some money. However, if you want your book to have a nicer feel to it, check out the extra cost for 60#. It might be worth it to you.

One thing I cannot emphasize enough - get print samples. There are a couple times when I have had a client tell me they knew exactly what type of paper they wanted to use, but then they were disappointed when they got the final product. Why? A friend of theirs had told them which paper stock to choose, and they ordered their books without ever seeing a paper sample. Don’t make the same mistake!

Again — always get samples before making your decision!

Always ask for your book covers to include gloss lamination. Standard paperback cover stock is 10 pt. C1S. A C1S cover means that it is coated on one side for durability and to help the colors “pop” a little more. If your book is on the large side, consider bumping up to a 12 pt. cover for extra durability.

About the Author:

Josh Prizer has worked in the book printing business for nearly 15 years and is a book printing expert. For help with childrens book publishing, sign up for his Free 7-Part Mini-Course.

Babolat Conquest Synthetic Gut 16

Posted on August 28, 2008
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What Type of Paper Should I Use for My Book?

Posted on August 28, 2008
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by Joshua Prizer

It’s a tough question to answer, and one I hear all the time: Which paper stock should I choose for my book? And although it’s a tough question, it is an important one because the paper you choose will tell your potential buyer what kind of book this is. Go too cheap, you might lose some buyers to a different title. Go too expensive, you just wasted your money.

First-time publishers need to understand the difference between the paper they purchase at an office supply store versus what is used by a professional printing plant. While paper weights at an office supply store are measured as “bond,” printing plants use a different measurement called “offset.” I won’t get into the details of why bond and offset weights are different for the same type of paper, but just know that if you multiply a bond weight by 2.5, you get the offset weight. For example, the 24# bond paper you purchase at Office Max is the same thickness as a 60# offset sheet used by your printer.

Most full color books are printed overseas, where a different standard of paper measurement is used - grams per square meter (gsm). To calculate gsm, multiply the offset weight by approximately 1.5. So an 80# gloss sheet in the U.S. would be the same as a 120 gsm sheet overseas. You’ll definitely want a thicker paper stock for your color book versus a black & white book.

About the Author:

Josh Prizer is a print broker who has helped hundreds of people print their books. He is a book printing expert. To pick his brain on childrens book publishing, sign up for his Free 7-Part Mini-Course.

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Posted on August 27, 2008
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Posted on August 26, 2008
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Scary Celebs #9 - Mikhail Youzhny

Posted on August 14, 2008
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Russian tennis player Mikhail Youzhny’s recent bizarre show of tantrum during a tennis match versus Nicolas Almagro was shocking, nay, terrifying even for the court officials who have witnessed how Youzhny bashed his racket against his head several times and ended up bloodied right in the middle of the court. I have seen Agassi’s temper before, but never in the history of professional tennis has this display of self inflicted violence occurred on the court.

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Imagine how Almagro felt while trying to serve a match while at the same time seeing his opponent’s bloodied forehead. Even Youzhny was shocked and embarrassed as well as the trainers who had no choice but to stall the game since blood was dripping on the court.

Not to mention the three reporters who interviewed Youzhny were scared seeing the wound. Instead of asking the appropriate questions for their articles, one of them asked if Youzhny was alright. He also looked scared about what happened and his behavior claiming he has not done anything this violent before.

Sportsmanship is supposed to be the rule for all athletes, even for basketball players who play pretty physically. Seeing something like this happen in tennis is a pretty shocking thing.

What is scary though is if such behavior becomes a rule and not the exemption among young tennis players. It really smacks of immaturity and sportslessness if you can call it that. It’s a bad example to set for kids who were probably watching the game. The scenario gets to be not only scary but bizarre if kids who idolize these tennis players think of the violent act as pretty cool and start hitting themselves in the heads as well. I am not going to lie though, I would laugh a little bit at that. This moment for this player though definitely made him a bit scary.