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Insights · Wojciech Ciągło

Insights on preparing your publication

I ex­plain how to or­gan­ise ma­ter­i­als, plan the pro­duc­tion stages and es­tim­ate costs. These guides are for au­thors, uni­ver­sit­ies, schools, mu­seums, local au­thor­it­ies and busi­nesses. I fo­cus on the de­cisions needed be­fore work be­gins and the factors af­fect­ing the de­liv­ery of a fin­ished pub­lication.

Contents

For book authors

  1. How much does book typesetting cost? My book typesetting starts at PLN 200 net per publishing unit. I explain this measure of text length, show an illustrative calculation and describe what affects the final price. I also distinguish typesetting from additional services. 4 min read
  2. How to self-publish a book I describe the steps from an organised manuscript to typesetting, a cover, ISBN, proof review, printing and an electronic edition. Find out what to decide early and which materials to send when discussing your first publication. 4 min read
  3. Word, Canva or professional typesetting? When are Word or Canva enough, and when is professional typesetting worth it? I show which mistakes appear only in print and how to prepare a Word file for handover. 4 min read
  4. Choosing book size, paper, binding and print How to choose the size, paper and binding for your content and budget, and how to plan the print run and schedule before ordering. 4 min read
  5. ISBN and legal deposit in Poland How to obtain a free Polish ISBN, what belongs on the publication information page and how many legal deposit copies to send. I can handle the formalities for you. 4 min read
  6. E-books: format and accessibility EPUB, MOBI or PDF? I explain the differences between formats, the changes at Amazon KDP and the Polish accessibility rules in force since June 2025. 4 min read
  7. Working with a book typesetter in Poland How remote collaboration works: sending material, PDF revisions, payment in EUR or GBP, and printing in Poland with delivery abroad. 4 min read
  8. Family history books and memoirs How to turn family memories and old photographs into a book for your relatives: scanning, retouching, captions, quantity and a deadline for an anniversary gift. 4 min read
For authors

Publishing your own book?

Typesetting, cover, ISBN, e-book and printing with delivery in one place. See what I can prepare for your book and what it costs.

See the services for authors
Indicative prices, net
  • Book typesettingfrom PLN 200 / unit
  • E-bookfrom PLN 125 / unit
  • Cover, ISBN, printing and deliveryquoted individually
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Ask about your publication

Call me to discuss the materials or deadline, or describe the project using the Contact form. I reply within 1-2 business days and provide a free quotation after establishing the required scope.