How to Get a Book Printed

Getting a book printed and designed is a breeze when you use a book production service.

Many new self-publishers aren’t yet familiar with how to get a book printed. You have three main options these days:

1. Submit it through a POD service

The Rundown: Generally fast turnaround and you don’t have to keep an inventory. However, the per-book price is high compared to other printing options—it is not cost effective for larger quantities (about 250 or more). You also have to hire a typesetter and graphic designer.

2. Find a printer on your own

The Rundown: You might get a better printing rate per-book but it’s a hassle and very time-consuming—especially if this is your first time going through the process. Again, you also need to pay for a reliable cover artist and typesetter to prepare your files.

3. Use a book production service

The Rundown: You get bundled typesetting and cover design services with your book printing, little to no hassle and an awesome price per book.

Now of course as a book production consultant I’m going to write about the third option for getting your book printed.

If you’re brand new to this and you want 250 books or more to sell hand-to-hand, distribute or giveaway for book promotions and reviews, it just makes the most sense.

The process of getting a book printed is ultra-simple when you use One Stop Books:

1. Submit your manuscript to us in Microsoft Word format (1.5 spacing, Times New Roman, 12 point font). One Stop Books keeps your file 100% confidential and gladly provides you with a non-disclosure agreement to that effect.

2. Tell us your preferences, including your cover design idea (if you don’t have a cover yet) and send me any other required information.

3. Do a final review of the finished files (text and cover) that I send you.

4. Wait for your books to arrive via freight, USPS or Fedex.

There is it, how to get a book printed in 4 easy steps. It’s really that simple, and many of our clients get their books printed for $5 or less including typesetting and a custom cover design.

Contact Louise for a quote today or fill out the estimate form.

Special offer good until February 12, 2012: I will convert your book to Kindle format and upload it to Amazon as well for no additional charge when you get your book printed with One Stop Books!