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Tips on book printing, cover choices, file prep, and self-publishing — from the press floor at VST Press Chennai.
How Many Copies to Print for Your First Book?
How many copies should you print for your first book? This is the most expensive decision a self-published author makes — and the most commonly overestimated.
Matte or Gloss Book Cover? How to Choose
Matte or gloss? The cover finish you pick shapes how your book looks on a shelf, how it feels in a reader's hand, and how it ages. Here is a printer's-eye guide
Offset vs Digital Printing: Which Is Right for Your Book?
Offset or digital? The choice shapes your book's cost, quality, and turnaround.
How to Prepare Your Book File for Printing
Before your book goes to press, your file needs to be print-ready. Here is exactly what to check — from margins and bleed to resolution and fonts.