If you suddenly find yourself with lots of free time on your hands at the moment because of lockdown, it might be a good idea to think about self-publishing something or other – and coming up with a zine of your own might be just the tonic you need to take your mind off the current situation. Quite simply, a zine is just an independently published document that is often put together by cutting and gluing text and pictures into a document to be photocopied or by producing a master document on a computer, typing and formatting the pages yourself.…
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There’s a very good chance that during this unprecedented time of crisis, many of us are now self-isolating and trying to find ways to remain occupied while quarantined. For some, this is the perfect time to write that book you always wanted to, although make sure the work is your own! If you do manage to finish that manuscript, then there’s the matter of traditional publishing versus self-publishing. It’s much easier these days to get your books printed rather than finding an agent, and editor, and a publisher. So let’s look at some of the benefits. 1. Follow your own…
Thanks to advances in technology, it’s never been easier for authors to self-publish their work, whether they want to write an ebook or go for a beautifully bound book instead. Regardless of the format it’s published in, there are ways in which you can help to make sure that your project is a success, so here are a few tips from us here at Doxzoo to help you do just that. We’d love to hear what it is you’re writing, so make sure you drop us a line. Professional editing It is never a waste of money to have your…
Whether you’re young or old, colouring in is always fun, even if you can’t stay inside the lines very well! And if you’re looking for a way to calm any feelings of stress or anxiety you may be experiencing at the moment because of the pesky pandemic, you might be surprised at how effective a little bit of colouring in can be at soothing your mind and your soul. Have a read of this study, published back in 2005 in the Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, revealing that colouring a mandala for 20 minutes is actually more effective…
You may have noticed that Rainbow pictures are appearing in windows during this current pandemic. Brits are getting out their colouring pencils and paints to show their support to the NHS and key workers during these unprecedented times. We would also love to show our support and will be sending out a free rainbow template with all orders. Please send us photos of your pictures on Twitter and Instagram, use the hashtag #Doxzoo. We will include all tagged pictures on our blog and social media. We will also choose the best picture and the selected artist can choose a charity…
The closure of all schools in the UK earlier this month has meant parents have had to take it upon themselves to not only provide childcare for their youngsters, but also assist in their learning as well. This is not an easy task for many mums and dads, especially if they have their own work schedule to juggle or they do not feel equipped to teach their youngsters things they might not fully understand themselves. Here are some tips on how parents can get through this tricky time and make homeschooling that bit easier. Print workbooks Most schools have responded…
With many UK schools, colleges and universities advising their staff and students to study remotely, Doxzoo offers a great remote solution for all your printing needs. Whether you’re studying in London, Manchester, Oxford, Cambridge, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh or somewhere in between we can print and deliver your documents in as little as 1 day. Popular documents for studying at home Study guidesPast exam papers Revision postersRevision notesFinal major projectsDissertationsThesis Order online today by simply uploading your file to doxzoo.com, configure your specification and select your delivery method. 21 different productsA7 to A0 Matt, Silk or Gloss90 GSM to 350 GSM6…
With many UK workplaces advising their staff to work from home at the moment, Doxzoo offers a great remote solution for all your printing needs. Bring your documents to life with Doxzoo… Professionally printed documents can help you communicate effectively with your customers , partners and staff. We can print, bind & deliver your documents in as little as 1 day. Online printing Get an instant quote, preview your documents & order online – all from the comfort of your home. Virtual Print Room Get an instant quoteStraight forward ordering process accessible 24/721 different productsNo minimum or maximum quantitySame, next,…
You may have already noticed that this month we have launched 3 brand new products! Loop Stitch booklets Loop stitched binding is similar to our standard saddle-stitched booklet product, however the two staples on the spine are looped instead of flat. This makes it easy to insert your booklet into a ring binder. Perfect for: Spec: Loop Stitch Binding Wirebound Synthetic Sheets Wirebound synthetic sheets are a waterproof and highly durable option. The Pro Synthetic plastic sheets are securely held together with a coloured wire. Perfect for: Spec: Wirebound Synthetic sheets Glued Notepads Personalised notepads are a great choice for…
Ordering a Christmas gift? Take note of our last order dates to ensure your gift arrives in time… Last order dates The last order date depends on your chosen product and production time. Regardless of production time, choose courier delivery. Do not choose Royal Mail for urgent deliveries, as there is no guarantee that it will arrive before Christmas and we’d hate for your gift recipient to be disappointed! Last order dates by production time: Same day production – before 1pm on Friday 20th DecemberNext day production – Thursday 19th December2 day production – Wednesday 18th December5 day production – Friday 13th December Happy…