How a busy mom crowdfunded over $9k to print her first book. Are you aware that crowdfunding campaigns (like those on Kickstarter) can be created to finance publishing projects? As a busy mom of four young children, I used crowdfunding to raise over $9K for my first book. In this blog I’ll help you understand […]
Tips you need to know! Board books are a popular format for children under five, primarily because of the durability. If you’re considering printing your book idea in this format, here are the basics you need to know upfront. Board Book Design Board books are designed with durability in mind, since children ages 0-4 tend […]
The practice of daily journaling is helping many people around the world weather these challenging times. There are many benefits to writing down your thoughts and feelings. Studies show journaling helps reduce anxiety and stress, improves productivity, creativity, goal-setting, memory, problem-solving and organization. Even your physical health can benefit from keeping a journal. There’s something […]
MCRL’s Eco-Friendly Planners Are printed planners recyclable? Yep. And more than just the paper can be recycled. If you print Planners and Journals with MCRL Overseas Group, chances are good your Planner’s paper, cover and binding are recyclable. We’ve been recommending clients print with FSC paper, soy ink and Eska® board (a champion in the […]
Book storage tips for self-publishers Updated July 2023 As a self-publisher, your house often serves as office, store and warehouse! You write and fulfill online and book store orders from your humble abode. Because of this…a question authors frequently ask us is: “How do I safely store my books?”. First off, there are two main […]
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 […]
If you’re building a Planner or Journal business, you have a Vision. A Purpose. A Plan. BUT you may not know exactly how to print a custom Journal or Planner to sell. You’re not alone. Karen Rae, founder of the Balanced Life Planner® and Designer Notebooks, says it best… “When you are new to printing, […]
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 […]