2024-04-25 05:16
Here at QinPrinting, we give equal attention to all our customers, whether mainstream publishers or independent creatives. Here, we’d like to share som… Read More
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2024-04-22 07:02
While designing a book’s interior and cover for the first time may seem like a daunting task, understanding how to use a pre-made book design template… Read More
2024-04-18 03:21
What’s a box? It’s more than a cube of cardboard. Or it can be. We show you how to turn your product packaging into your most powerful marketing… Read More
2024-04-15 06:44
Whether for reasons of economy or creative control, many self-published authors prefer to handle their own interior book design. Here, we share the fundament… Read More
2024-04-11 02:56
Paperback may seem like the obvious choice when self-publishing, but several book types need hardcovers, and others work well in both formats. We help you ma… Read More
2024-04-08 05:44
Before you can design the interior pages and the cover of your self-published book, you must decide what format to choose. Here, we show you how to choose th… Read More
2024-04-04 04:52
We show you how to build a strong crowdfunding campaign to cover the costs of design, printing and distribution and to drive your first sales and reviews… Read More
2024-04-01 06:35
Everything you need to know to prepare your book interior and color files for perfect printing
Book Prin… Read More
2024-03-28 06:34
As one of the world’s most successful international offset printers specializing in supporting independent publishers, one of the most common errors we… Read More
2024-03-25 03:49
Self-publishing children’s pop-up books presents a set of exciting creative challenges, but can be hugely rewarding. Drawing on over a quarter of a cen… Read More
2024-03-21 03:58
The cookbook is a profitable and enjoyable niche of the self-publishing and mainstream publishing market. But with so many cookbooks already out there, how d… Read More
2024-03-18 03:57
While digitization is a key stage in comic book layout, design, and printing, most professional comic book artists and writers prefer to start with tradition… Read More
2024-03-14 06:20
The short answer is yes! Coffee table books are among the bestselling in the world. Based on almost 30 years of success printing them for mainstream publishe… Read More
2024-03-11 02:02
With almost 30 years of success in the card printing industry under our belt, we’ve had the pleasure of working with some of the most inventive and tal… Read More
2024-03-07 04:05
The children’s board book market grows year-on-year. While it offers great opportunities, it’s increasingly competitive. Making your board book i… Read More
2024-03-04 06:28
Certain genres, included full-color illustrated children’s books, need higher quality reproduction and a wider choice of papers, sizes, and bindings th… Read More
2024-02-29 07:42
Whether you’re an artist looking to promote your own work, a gallery curator, an independent publisher, or a critic, designing and printing a custom ar… Read More
2024-02-26 03:15
Before diving into planning, writing, designing and printing your coffee table book, it’s worth thinking about which topics are best suited to this pop… Read More
2024-02-22 01:12
A detailed guide for teachers and professional trainers on how to use flashcards in the classroom
Flashc… Read More
2024-02-19 01:53
We walk you through the fundamental factors you’ll need to consider to make high-quality art prints to sell… Read More
2024-01-25 01:30
Our complete guide to everything you need to write and design a memorable college yearbook
Yearbo… Read More
2024-01-25 01:23
While many self-published authors outsource cover design to a third party designer, others like to do it themselves. Here, we give you a simple guide to… Read More
2024-01-24 09:25
Custom printed postcards can pack some serious marketing punch. Here, we explain why and how to boost your business — and your bottom… Read More
2024-01-24 07:35
More self-published authors are finding success with children’s picture books. Based on decades of experience working with independent creatives a… Read More
2024-01-23 09:50
For your board game design to be successful, you’ll need to write an exceptional rule book. Here, we explain how to do just that… Read More
2024-01-23 09:15
Whether in general retail, ecommerce, or any other vertical, smart product packaging inserts can play a vital role in marketing. Here, we explain how to… Read More
2024-01-23 06:43
Whether you’re a school teacher, private tutor, or professional trainer, flashcards can be a fantastic tool to support your students’ educat… Read More
2024-01-22 06:15
We give you a comprehensive glossary of board game mechanics and an explanation of what each one is… Read More
2024-01-18 07:25
Thinking of printing tarot cards to sell? We explore who buys tarot cards to help you design, market, and promote your decks successfully… Read More
2024-01-15 03:11
Memoirs are usually published in hardcover editions by the mainstream publishing houses. We show you how self-published memoirists can print and publish… Read More
2024-01-11 02:56
A thorough grasp of the various board game mechanics is essential for any game designer to understand. Here, we explain everything you need to know abou… Read More
2024-01-08 02:13
It’s never too early or late in the year to think about your next batch of seasonal greetings cards. A beautiful branded greeting card is the perf… Read More
2024-01-04 05:58
The wide range of businesses, non-profits, and other organizations and individuals who use offset printing services may surprise you. Here, we take a co… Read More
2024-01-01 07:29
We explore the reasons behind the continued growth in this ever-expanding market
Tarot card print… Read More
2023-12-28 03:05
Before you take the final plunge and print your children’s book for self-publishing, you may wonder what are your chances of getting a good return… Read More
2023-12-25 03:50
We explore the emerging trend of combining tarot cards with roleplaying games and discuss how to design your own… Read More
2023-12-21 03:03
We examine the core benefits of folding cartons as an optimal packaging solution in industry and retail applications… Read More
2023-12-18 03:27
Versatile, cost-effective, robust, and eye-catching; we examine 10 benefits of custom display boxes for your brand and products… Read More
2023-12-14 03:34
Boost business and drive consumer loyalty with a well-designed and professionally printed coupon booklet… Read More
2023-12-11 02:44
Our guide to nonprofit printing for outreach and fundraising activities
Photo by cottonbro studio… Read More
2023-12-07 05:41
We guide you through the essential steps to take your basic board game design and develop it into a robust and satisfying experience for players… Read More
2023-12-04 03:32
So many famous poets — Walt Whitman, T. S. Eliot, Carl Sandburg, and Oscar Wilde for a start — chose to self-publish… Read More
2023-11-30 03:39
We explain everything you need to know to design a high quality fashion lookbook that sells your collection… Read More
2023-11-27 06:30
Comics aren’t just fun and visually attractive. Written, drawn, designed, and produced effectively they can be excellent and effective educational… Read More
2023-11-23 03:30
Color has powerful psychological and emotional connotations and the choice of colors you make for your book design can make a surprising difference to t… Read More
2023-11-20 07:25
Even if you have the tightest budget constraints, we can help you create premium-looking luxury packaging on a shoestring… Read More
2023-11-16 03:52
We teach you the essentials of how to design and print a unique deck of custom trading cards to sell… Read More
2023-11-13 06:01
Good book designs don’t just happen. They’re the product of careful planning, which combines market knowledge, artistic creativity, and psyc… Read More
2023-11-09 02:59
Do you want to print and publish your original songs? A collection of your arrangements of traditional tunes? Perhaps a songbook for your choir, church… Read More
2023-11-06 06:19
We take a dive into the most popular comic book art styles, from the 30s to the present, to help you discover yours… Read More
2023-11-02 03:40
Generating unique and innovative concepts for a new board game can be a challenging task, but with the right approach, you can unlock a world of creativ… Read More
2023-10-30 06:15
When you’re at the stage of formatting or typesetting your self-published book, you’ll need to decide on the fonts you’ll use for the… Read More
2023-10-26 10:47
The best of Neil Gaiman’s advice for comic book writers from around the web
Photo by ralpoo… Read More
2023-10-23 05:17
Drawing on almost 30 years of industry experience in packaging design and printing, we examine why we use Adobe tools and why Illustrator is the optimum… Read More
2023-10-19 03:58
When the self-publishing boom began, eBooks were the only option for independent authors; then followed affordable paperbacks; and now self-publishers a… Read More
2023-10-16 07:55
Board games can be more than just fun pastimes; they can offer a wealth of creative educational opportunities. Here’s our in-depth guide to design… Read More
2023-10-12 02:53
Based on over 25 years of success in the offset book printing industry, we’ve put together a short guide to the various… Read More
2023-10-09 02:52
At QinPrinting, we work with independent and mainstream comic book creators to print beautiful editions of their work. In this… Read More
2023-10-05 06:07
Writing a book is a huge achievement. Self-publishing it is the next step for increasing numbers of authors who want to keep c… Read More
2023-10-02 05:28
Board games needn’t be competitive. In fact, there’s a growing trend for games which require players to cooperate… Read More
2023-09-28 04:03
Choosing the right printing method for your product packaging is an important decision. Drawing on over 25 years in the packag… Read More
2023-09-25 08:30
More self-publishers are turning to hardcover books to expand their business, boost sales, and increase profit margins. But ho… Read More
2023-09-21 06:09
While seemingly simple, designing abstract strategy board games is a serious challenge. We explore what abstract strategy game… Read More
2023-09-18 06:22
We work with several successful self-publishers across a range of genres to print beautiful editions of their books. In this p… Read More
2023-09-14 03:36
At QinPrinting, we work daily with successful independent comic book creators to print their comics for self-publishing. But w… Read More
2023-09-11 07:51
This post provides a full tour of the cookbook development process from getting your ideas and testing your recipes, to design… Read More
2023-09-07 06:18
Romance is one of the most popular and enduring genres in fiction. And that’s no surprise, as it deals with the quest fo… Read More
2023-08-31 02:40
Thought the coloring book boom was a passing phase? Wrong! As a leading international offset printer supporting independent cr… Read More
2023-08-28 04:09
We use paper every day — from the newspapers and magazines we read to the packaging our products come in and… Read More
2023-08-24 07:15
Whether you’re an experienced self-publisher looking to up your game, a small press hoping to increase your market share… Read More
2023-08-21 04:06
Do you want to design and print your own distinctive tarot card deck? We guide you through the fundamental elements of symboli… Read More
2023-08-17 02:29
Outreach, communication, and customer or client retention can all be served by producing a business newsletter or magazine. He… Read More
2023-08-14 05:22
We’ve been supporting successful businesses with custom printed Kraft paper packaging solutions for decades now. Here, w… Read More
2023-08-10 07:30
Drawing on over 25 years of success in the offset printing industry, we explain the essential design principles that self-publ… Read More
2023-08-07 03:09
We explore the best techniques for developing an idea for a board game and then taking that idea from concept to creation of a… Read More
2023-08-03 02:23
For most working artists, getting an art book published by a mainstream publishing house is an unrealistic option; but self-pu… Read More
2023-07-31 06:33
Based on a quarter century of success collaborating with businesses across all sectors, we share a helpful, easy-to-follow gui… Read More
2023-07-27 04:03
We explore the advantages of using a specialist offset printing service to create your folding carton packaging for general re… Read More
2023-07-24 03:21
While most zine creators regard their publications as a labor of love, others also make money from them. We take an honest and… Read More
2023-07-20 02:08
Do you want to design, create, and sell your own custom card game? We’ve been helping mainstream publishers and independ… Read More
2023-07-17 07:34
We take a deep dive into an essential and fascinating aspect of custom board game design: mechanics — what t… Read More
2023-07-13 04:00
Everything you need to know to get started printing a successful hobby magazine for pleasure and profit… Read More
2023-07-10 06:42
Based on over 25 years in the industry, we guide you through every step you need to take to run a successful custom board game… Read More
2023-07-06 06:37
We examine the latest developments in pharmaceutical packaging design and explore new trends and ideas in this rapidly develop… Read More
2023-07-03 05:43
Based on over 25 years of success printing manga for mainstream and independent publishers, we share how to design, publish, a… Read More
2023-06-29 04:06
Designing a board game is a complex business but also fascinating and lots of fun. Mystery themed board games are as challengi… Read More
2023-06-26 02:47
Most successful businesses print and distribute promotional calendars to keep their brands top-of-mind and keep their customer… Read More
2023-06-21 03:46
Drawing on over a quarter of a century of successful custom packaging design, printing, and manufacture across a range of indu… Read More
2023-06-19 06:31
Drawing on over 25 years of success printing professional-level graphic novels for mainstream and independent publishers, we s… Read More
2023-06-15 06:04
Role-playing games are as popular as ever and talented independent game designers bring new games into development every year… Read More
2023-06-12 07:47
Introducing the basics of good pop-up book design for mainstream publishers and self-publishers alike… Read More
2023-06-09 03:59
Book Printed by QinPrinting
When… Read More
2023-06-08 02:35
How to design and print a custom trading card game to sell… Read More
2023-06-05 02:52
Writing, designing, printing, and publishing a graphic novel is a rewarding experience. Here’s our ultimate guide to cra… Read More
2023-06-01 05:40
Calendar printed by QinPrinting… Read More
2023-05-29 06:36
Most magicians use playing card routines. We show you how to up your game, promote your show, and increase recognition with cu… Read More
2023-05-25 05:55
Designing your own book cover can be a rewarding and cost-effective option. We guide through the fundamentals to help you prod… Read More
2023-05-22 05:44
Introduction to the printing industry and sustainability in the future green economy… Read More
2023-05-18 03:51
We cover how you can establish yourself as a thought leader in the knowledge industries by self-publishing books… Read More
2023-05-15 06:39
New to board game design? Based on over 25 years working with independent creatives, we share the fundamentals of successful b… Read More
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