What's the difference between quote cards and printable quote cards? Quote cards are for web use and designed to look great across all your social media sites, but that doesn't always translate well when you want to print them. All print sites have templates and guidelines as to where they trim images. More importantly, where you place graphics and text matters when it comes time for the trimming process with the printer. That is why BID is now offering printable quote cards!
How can they be used? Printable quote cards work great for those perma-free books you want to share in your snail mail swag packages, handout to readers at conferences, libraries, bookstores or with your street team. They also serve as a way for ebook-only authors to share memorabilia with readers and give them that something extra special from their favorite author. Check out the designs we've already provided authors with below and the simple list of things we would need to get started.
What You Need To Do To Get Started:
Author will need to provide all images and information for the design of card. For full design please provide the following:
Author name
2-3 social media links (FB, TW, Instagram, Website, etc.)
Quote (recommended no more the six sentences)
Book title
Series name and book number (if applicable)
High Quality res cover art
Background image for quote card
Details on what you want placed on the card--front and back
Giveaway Code (example: from Smashwords, if applicable)
Please advice if you want a space for your author signature
Your preferred printer for template purposes
You receive a high resolution file to then order your printable quote cards from your preferred printer. Here's a small list of printers: PRINTFIRM VISTAPRINT (LONG RECTANGLE SIZED) GOTPRINT (LONG RECTANGLE SIZED) GOTPRINT (TRADING CARD SIZED)
If you have another printing site you want to use please advice.
NOTE: Please make sure images are high resolution. If you wish to use your cover art for the back as presented in some of the example images in our portfolio, please double check with your publisher, if necessary, to make sure your cover art can be cropped. And if possible, obtain the cover with no wording.
When you are ready and have placed your order, email all the above information to bookinitdesigns@yahoo.com