Organising the text in an easy to understand way is essential if you want to create a readable paperback or perfect binding book. Our print service in London provides lots of options for your paperback book, but you should also consider these tips on organising the text.
Tips for Organising Your Book
1. Page numbers: Most perfect binding books and booklets will include page numbers, which may need to start after the title pages. They are usually centred or placed at the outer corner near the top or bottom of the page. Make sure that you get the page numbers right if you’re writing the contents or an index.
2. Chapters: Breaking the text up into chapters or sections can make it easier for readers to navigate a long text. It is particularly important if you want to be able to direct readers to specific sections or if they are likely to be dipping in and out rather than reading through the entire book in order.
3. Contents Page: Adding a contents page to the front is a good idea, especially for non-fiction texts. It will enable people to check what is included and to find specific sections quickly.
4. Index: An index can be an important tool for readers of non-fiction texts. It is usually placed right at the end of the book and should contain all of the terms that readers are likely to search for.
5. Special Sections: Sometimes it can be helpful to divide the text up into different sections of the page or book so that it is easier to find or understand. You might want to include an image section with all of the photos and illustrations in one place rather than spread throughout the perfect binding book. You could also use boxes or borders to separate different elements of the text within the pages, for example to add figures or definitions of key words alongside the main body of the text.
