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Your Partner in Quality Short-Run Digital Printing

Your Partner in Quality Short-Run Digital Printing

At The Book Printing Company, we specialize in short-run digital book printing tailored for self-publishers.

Book Design & Layout: How Great Design Turns a Manuscript into a Real Book

You’ve poured your heart into writing your manuscript. Now comes the part that many authors underestimate: book design and layout. This is where your words are transformed into a professional, readable, and beautiful book that readers actually want to pick up, buy, and recommend.

In this guide, we’ll walk through the essentials of book design and layout, why they matter, and what to consider before you go to print.

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