Book Printing
Professional Print Book Publishing — Paperback & Hardcover
Full print-on-demand and offset printing for paperback and hardcover editions — with exact format specifications, trim size requirements and a clear comparison between self-publishing and traditional publisher standards.
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Paperback Printing
Standard trim sizes, interior requirements and cover specifications for paperback editions — prepared for print-on-demand or offset runs.
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Hardcover trim sizes, case laminate and dust jacket binding, and cover file specifications for a premium, traditional-publisher finish.
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From Digital File to a Physical Book in Your Hands
Print-on-demand (POD) allows authors to hold a professionally printed book without committing to thousands of units upfront. We prepare your manuscript to exact print specifications for KDP Print, IngramSpark and Lightning Source.
- Interior file formatted to exact trim size specifications
- Cover designed with correct bleed, spine width and barcode
- Separate ISBNs assigned for each print format
- Proof copy ordered and reviewed before going live
- Global distribution through IngramSpark
- KDP Print setup for Amazon in US, UK and EU
What Traditional Publishers Actually Require
Traditional publishers (Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, Hachette) have strict submission requirements. We prepare your manuscript to meet every one of them.
Standard Manuscript Format (SMF)
Times New Roman 12pt, double-spaced, 1-inch margins, page numbers top-right, author name/title/page in header. Chapter titles centred 1/3 down the page.
Word Count Requirements by Genre
Adult fiction: 80,000–100,000. Mystery/Thriller: 70,000–90,000. Fantasy: 90,000–120,000. Children's Picture Book: 500–1,000. Middle Grade: 20,000–50,000. YA: 60,000–90,000.
Query Letter & Synopsis
Query letter: one page max, opening hook, book pitch, brief synopsis, word count, genre, your credentials. Synopsis: one to two pages, present tense, tells the ENTIRE story including the ending.
Rights & Contract Expectations
Standard advance: $5,000–$25,000 for debut authors. Royalties: 10–12.5% hardcover, 7.5–10% paperback, 25% ebook. Publishers typically take world rights for 7–10 years.
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Get a detailed printing quote with exact specifications for your trim size, page count and format.
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Book Publishing
End-to-end self-publishing support covering self-publishing, ebook publishing and professional editing — with full author rights retained.
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Social media marketing, Amazon PPC, SEO and book launch campaigns to get your book in front of the right readers at the right time.
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Custom illustration, digital art and sketch-based character design — bringing your children's story to life with professional artistry.
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