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Microsoft Word Skills, Essential Formatting Tips
Published 18/11/2024 | BPUK Admin | General
Top tips on essential book formatting requirements: Paragraph spacing, line spacing, drop capitals and linked styles.
How To Set Up Paragraphs In Microsoft Word
Published 11/11/2024 | BPUK Admin | General
Next up in our guide to getting your book ready for printing, we're turning our attention to paragraphs. Mastering paragraph styles in Microsoft Word can transform your document from a jumble of text to a polished, professional-looking piece. Thankfully, Microsoft Word's paragraph styling tools allow you to easily apply consistent, customisable formatting to your document. Ready to get started? Let's take a look at how you can use, create, and customise paragraph styles.
Mastering Your Word Document Formatting
Published 01/11/2024 | BPUK Admin | General
Utilise features like formatting marks, vertical alignment, and section breaks will make managing and editing your document a breeze, and in this blog, we'll walk you through these crucial techniques.
Are Printed Magazines a Thing of the Past?
Published 30/10/2024 | BPUK Admin | General
Many might assume that printed magazines are a thing of the past in an era dominated by digital content. However, the reality tells a different story. Recent statistics reveal that approximately 52% of British adults still read printed magazines; intriguingly, seven out of ten millennials engage with them for leisure and entertainment.
How To Get Started With Your Book in Word
Published 16/10/2024 | BPUK Team | Advice
Are you considering writing a book? Becoming an author is an exciting journey, and once you have your inspiration, Microsoft Word is one of the best tools for helping you put that idea to paper. Alongside its user-friendly interface, the software is packed with accessible features designed to help make writing a book as easy as possible.
Can You Really Make Money as a Self-Published Author
Published 20/01/2023 | BPUK Admin | Advice
Is it really possible to make money from self-publishing your book
Printing a Training Manual
Published 05/10/2022 | BPUK Admin | General
Printing a training manual – everything you need to know when creating your own training manual
How to Make a Family History Book
Published 12/09/2022 | BPUK Team | Advice
How to make a family history book
How to Write a Blurb
Published 05/07/2022 | BPUK Team | Advice
What you see on the back of your book cover can have a massive impact on your sales and reader perception. What do you want your book to be known for? Book Printing UK are here to tell you what to do, and what not to do, when it comes to writing the perfect blurb for your novel. We've even thrown some free resources in at the end to help you along the way of your self-publishing journey.
How to Write and Structure an Introduction
Published 05/07/2022 | BPUK Team | Advice
Setting off is hard. When you introduce yourself, being too forward is not always a bad thing. In this blog post, we've complied a few sections from our old blogs as Book Printing UK take a look at what sits at the front pages of your book, what order they should go in, and how to get the most out of your introduction (and even how to earn a few quid on the side).