Imagine this: You finally receive the printed copies of your self-published novel. You excitedly open the first page, only to realize you have to forcefully pull the book apart just to read the words near the center fold. This is a self-publisher’s nightmare, and it happens because of one simple formatting mistake: incorrect margins and gutter […]
Monthly Archives: April 2026
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 […]
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, […]