One significant area of confusion we find amongst people who come to us to print their self published book concerns the correct page order, particularly at the beginning of the book. There is a “bible” which anyone who does a lot of writing should have on their shelves. It is the “Style manual: for authors, […]
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Learn more about the NBN and its potential benefits for the printing and related industries
The following article, quoted in full here, appeared in the Print 21 newsletter dated Tuesday 18 June 2013. Printing Industries and Media Super are joining forces to host a series of nation-wide free, early evening networking events in July, which will shine the spotlight on the Future of print and the impact of the National Broadband […]
Printing sector tops nation’s economic growth
Amidst the doom and gloom often reflected by pundits who predict the demise of printing on paper in favour of electronic delivery of news, advertising, books and so on, comes the news that the printing industry is alive and well, and quite robust. Economic growth data shows that the printing industry was one of the […]
The discipline required to write a book (Part 2)
Yesterday I posted part 1 of this series. I conclude today with part 2. However I will be posting at least another ten blogs on self publishing over the next few weeks, covering subjects such as: ISBN, CiP, stupid mistakes that make you look unprofessional, the cover, the need for an editor, and marketing advice. […]
The discipline required to write a book (Part 1)
At Kainos Print, we constantly encourage our customers to consider turning their accumulated wisdom, or creative ideas into books. We wrote in a recent blog “Marketing gurus such as Perry Marshall (acknowledged as the leading Google AdWords expert in the world), and our own customer, John Dwyer of “the Institute of WOW” both encourage their clients […]
Are electronic communications more environmentally friendly than paper?
This news item appears in the ProPrint daily newsletter on June 12th 2013. It makes the point that there is no evidence for the assumed environmental efficiency of electronic communications compared to paper communications — such as bank statements. Two Sides Australia has warned banks that anti-paper statements may be in breach of consumer law. […]
The supreme value of wisdom, where to get it (and share it if you’ve got it!)
I often refer to one of my favourite Google experts, Perry Marshall. I guess that’s because he comes up with more tips, tricks and, occasionally, inspirational articles, than anyone else I know of. He recently sent a newsletter with the title “How much is that library worth?”. He tells the story of a consultant with […]
10 Decisions You Can Make to Change the World
My greatest frustration with our national political landscape at the moment is the abandonment of the common good as the focus of political activity. Politics seems too much about gaining an advantage, convincing us that the “other” party is bad, dishonest, not worthy of governing, or of being the opposition. Meanwhile the common good suffers. […]
“I’ve got this great idea for a book . . . but I don’t have the time.”
Just get on with it. As one writer observes “Writing is the only profession I can think of that requires no license, no certificate, no special training, and no special tools. Anyone who wants to can be a writer. All you have to do is write.” And he adds “Here’s my theory about the New York Times bestseller […]
Welcome drop in offset printing capacity in Australia
Australian printing companies will be rejoicing that thanks to the auction of GEON printing equipment, a large chunk of the over capacity that has led to ridiculously low pricing and consequently, unprofitable trading, has now left our shores.