Book Printing
Spec-driven printing with a physical proof before any run is approved.
Choose trim, stock, binding, and quantity yourself — nothing runs until a physical proof has been in your hands. Bring a print-ready file or start from a free template.
Find my next stepWhat's included
- 01Trim, stock, binding, and quantity chosen up front, priced as you go
- 02Free InDesign and Word templates for every trim size
- 03A printed proof mailed before any run is approved
- 04Tracked delivery to any US or UK address
Reference specs
Illustrative reference figures, not a quote — your actual price comes from the written scope after we've reviewed your project.
Find your book’s
next chapter.
Where are you in your writing journey?
Make the book feel as good as it reads.
Bring the manuscript, cover, interior, and book description into one coherent experience. Review the proof in each intended format before release.
- 01Develop the cover and interior
- 02Prepare book details and production files
- 03Review proofs and release preparation
A starting point for your conversation. Your project plan is tailored after review.
A book you can hold deserves a careful proof.
Good book printing starts with the decisions behind the deliverable. Here is what to consider, what to prepare, and how to make your reviews more useful.
The details makethe difference.
Choose the physical experience
Think about where the book will be read and how it will be handled. Trim size, binding, paper, and color treatment influence comfort, durability, and appearance. An illustrated keepsake and a portable paperback may need very different specifications.
Check the production files
A print file needs more than attractive pages. Confirm page dimensions, bleed where required, image quality, embedded fonts, and the complete cover dimensions. The spine depends on the chosen paper and final page count.
Plan quantity and delivery
Consider how copies will be used: events, direct orders, gifts, or stock. Allow time to review a proof before a larger run. Confirm delivery details and keep the approved specifications for a later reprint.
Come with an ambition.
Leave with a clearer direction.
Bring your current material, intended audience, a few useful references, and any deadline that matters. We can then discuss the work below and confirm what belongs in your individual scope.
- Trim, stock, binding, and quantity chosen up front, priced as you go
- Free InDesign and Word templates for every trim size
- A printed proof mailed before any run is approved
- Tracked delivery to any US or UK address
What we print
Four formats, each with a different feel. Choose based on your readers, artwork, and how the book will be used.
Novels & short story collections
The standard format for indie fiction and nonfiction — sized and priced for a book meant to be read, not a keepsake object.
Comics & graphic novels
Color accuracy and paper stock built for panel art, not text — proofed so the print matches what you sent, not a printer's guess at it.
Educational books & workbooks
Lay-flat and spiral options, perforated pages on request — built for a book that gets written in, not just read.
Children's books
Full-color interiors on stock sturdy enough for small hands, sized for picture books, early readers, and activity books alike.
Looking for a book printing press that actually answers the phone?
Same in-house team as the rest of the site — get a spec above, or call and talk through paperback, hardcover, or workbook printing with a person, not a ticket queue.
Questions about book printing
Do I need to already have a book with you?▸
No — printing works standalone. Bring a print-ready PDF, or start from a free InDesign or Word template if you're not there yet.
What happens if the proof isn't right?▸
Nothing runs until you approve it. Corrections and a second proof are part of the process, not an extra charge for a first-round issue.
What binding should I pick?▸
Perfect binding suits most novels and nonfiction. Case (hardcover) suits gift and collector editions. Spiral suits workbooks and planners. Saddle stitching suits booklets under 64 pages.
Can I reorder more copies later at the same price?▸
Yes — your spec and proof are kept on file, so a reorder doesn't restart the quoting process. Per-copy pricing only shifts if your quantity crosses into a different tier or paper costs change.
Do you ship internationally?▸
Tracked delivery covers any US or UK address as standard; other destinations are quoted case by case once we know the address and quantity.
What file format do you need for a print-ready PDF?▸
A press-ready PDF with fonts embedded and bleed included, sized to the trim you've chosen — the free templates are already set up this way if you're starting from one.