Book Design Glossary
Get comfortable with book design terms so you can best communicate with your cover and interior layout designer.
Publishing Timelines at Mill City Press
Learn about the Mill City Press publishing timeline and approximately how long your book might take to publish, along with our turnaround time for each stage.
Book Printing Glossary
Here’s what you need to know about printing a book, including digital and offset printing, as well as saddle stitch, perfect bind, and trim size.
Ebook Glossary
Learn everything you need to know about ebooks, including what EPUB, MOBI, DRM, and book metadata are.
Book Distribution Glossary
Get familiar with common book distribution terms, including wholesaler, list price, and publication date.
General Book Terms Glossary
Get an overview of general book terms, including author royalties, book genre, imprint, and subsidiary rights.
Top 5 Facts About Self-Publishing a Children’s Book
Self-publishing a children’s book has unique challenges and special considerations. Save time and money by knowing these five facts before getting started.
How to Determine the Royalty Amount for Book Sales
Your book royalties depend on book sales and your distribution model. Here’s how to determine your author royalties when you self-publish a book.
Bookstore Sell Sheets
A bookstore sell sheet (also known as one sheet) presents vital book data bookstores need to order your book and are a great promo tool. See examples here.
Book Interior Layout
When you reach the interior layout stage, it’s time for your book to get set up correctly for the printer. See what that means and how to avoid costly mistakes.