Book storage tips for self-publishers 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 things to keep […]
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 […]
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 […]
Affordable. Sustainable. Beautiful. Established paper planner businesses are booming. New planner businesses have popped up with niche themes, unique features and exploding planner communities. Day Planners, Weekly Planners, Productivity Planners, Gratitude Journals, Party Planners, Fitness & Wellness Planners, Recipe Planners, Family Planners…the list goes on! The printed Journal and Planner industry has never been hotter….or […]
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, […]
Affordable. Sustainable. Beautiful. Looking to print vegan, sustainable, plastic-free or recycled Journals and Planners in 2021? Here are three ways MCRL ensures your eco-friendly Journals and Planners are printed with the lowest carbon footprint possible. 1. Eska Eska Read All About It MCRL Overseas Group uses Eska®board, the gold standard in recycling and solid board […]
