Monthly Archives: April 2026

Matte vs Glossy Book Cover: Which Finish is Best for Your Book?

They say “don’t judge a book by its cover,” but in the publishing world, everyone does. After you have spent hours writing, formatting your margins, and choosing the right interior paper, you face one final decision before sending your file to BookPrintCanada: Should your cover be Matte or Glossy? Both finishes are applied as a protective […]

How to Get a Free ISBN in Canada (2026 Step-by-Step Guide)How to Get a Free ISBN in Canada: The Ultimate Text Guide (2026)How to Get a Free ISBN in Canada (2026 Step-by-Step Guide)

If you are a Canadian author planning to self-publish your book, you have a massive advantage over authors in the US: Your ISBNs are completely FREE. An ISBN (International Standard Book Number) is the 13-digit number and barcode on the back of your book. It is essential if you want to sell your book in bookstores, […]