Author resources
All tools, tutorials and guides in one place. Use instant quotation for pricing, design calculators for layout math, and tutorials/guides for step-by-step setup.
Instant quotation
Unbound ProofSingle proof copy (unbound)
Budget Paperback BooksPopular novel specs
Premium Perfect Bound BooksTrade-quality paperback
Hard Cover BooksCase-bound, durable finish
Saddle StitchingBooklets, programs, zines
Wire & Coil Bound BooksManuals & workbooks
Hard Cover Wire Bound BooksHybrid: case + wire
Tip: for novels & memoirs, start with Budget Paperbacks or Premium Perfect Bound. For manuals/cookbooks, try Wire & Coil.
Design & layout calculators
Cover creation tutorials
How to Create a Cover in InDesignBuild a full wrap with bleeds & spine
How to Create a Book Cover in WordSimple full wrap inside Word
Before exporting, calculate the spine width and confirm trim/bleed for your chosen binding.
Cover design calculators (Word)
Templates & tools
Free Word TemplatesInterior & cover templates (A5, 6×9, A4)
Recipe Design Tool — How it worksStep-by-step guide
Online Recipe Design ToolDesign a cookbook in your browser
Need a template for a custom size or hardcover board? Talk to prepress and we’ll supply specs.
Fundamentals & guides
Best Paper TypesStocks, finishes & recommended gsm
How many books should I order?Plan quantities & reprints
Book FontsLegible typefaces for long-form reading
Book SizesTrim sizes, bleeds & safe areas
Book MarginsComfortable inner/outer margins
What is Bleed and Trim?Explainer + quick calculator
Image Quality & Graphics PlacementResolution & layout tips
Imprint Page InformationCopyright & publication details
How to get an ISBNRegister & manage your ISBN
Acceptable File FormatsPDF preferred + app notes
Need help exporting your PDF (InDesign, Word, Canva)? Talk to prepress for presets and checks.
