Design and produce
Print on demand, printed only when it sells
Your book stays available in print without stock, storage or upfront print runs. We prepare your files to print-on-demand specifications and set the book up for online orders.
- Online sales
- Avoiding stock
- Keeping a book in print
- Small presses
No stock, no warehouse
With print on demand, each copy is printed when a reader orders it. There is no minimum run, no storage and no unsold boxes in the garage.
The trade-off is fewer format options and a higher cost per copy, so it suits ongoing online sales best. Many authors use print on demand alongside a short run for events.
What's included in print on demand
Choose any part of the service on its own, or combine them. Select a service to see what you receive.
Trim size and specification
Choosing a size, paper and cover finish that print-on-demand services support.
- Spec recommendation
File preparation
Interior and cover files built to exact print-on-demand requirements.
- Compliant PDF files
Retailer setup
Listing your paperback or hardback so it can be ordered online.
- Set-up listing
- Proof order
Author copies
Ordering your own copies for events or gifts.
- Ordering guidance
Small presses
Setup support for publishers with several titles.
- Multi-title setup
Choose a trim size
Trim size, paper and finish change the look and the page count. Try the common sizes to see how the book changes.
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Page counts are illustrative for an 80,000-word novel.
Example created to illustrate the service. Titles and text are samples.
How it works
You approve each stage before the next one begins. Your proposal sets out the schedule for your book.
- 1
Specification
Trim, paper and finish chosen.
- 2
Files
Interior and cover prepared to spec.
- 3
Setup
Book listed and a proof ordered.
- 4
Approve
You approve the proof and the book goes live.
Common trim sizes
- 5 × 8 in
- 5.25 × 8 in
- 5.5 × 8.5 in
- 6 × 9 in
- 8.5 × 8.5 in
- 8.5 × 11 in
- B-format
- Demy
- Royal
What you receive
- Print-on-demand ready files
- Retailer listing setup
- Proof copy guidance
- Author-copy ordering guide
Your written quote lists exactly what is included for your book.
Is print on demand quality as good as a print run?
For most novels and non-fiction it is very good. Special finishes such as foil and sprayed edges usually need a traditional print run.
Can I use print on demand and a short run together?
Yes. Many authors sell online through print on demand and order a short run for launches and signings.
Who receives the money from sales?
Sales are paid through the retailer account set up for your book. How accounts and royalties are handled is set out in your agreement.
Talk to us about print on demand
Tell us about your book and we will reply with the route and a quote. Prefer to chat? Message us on WhatsApp.
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