sobota, 30 czerwca 2012

Modern Technology Lets Hardcover Book Printing Be An Option For Future Writers

By Laura Gallagher


The power of the written word has power since the first scribblings of man. The advantage today is that modern tools allows the average person to be able to do hardcover book printing easier than in the past. With some time, effort or a bit of money a writer can go from words on the page to finished book in a week or less.

In the past the tools to print out a completed manuscript were own by few companies with the presses and other equipment available. With computers and improvements in printing technology smaller companies or even individuals can become publishers as well as authors. In the last five years on demand printing thru internet publishers have been added to the choices to print a final work.

For the author of a modern hardcover book or related item there are many options to choose from depending on the money and time they have. Local print shops can for a upfront cost put out low to moderate prints. The tools are available to do a high quality print job from a home office. And for those who have no funds to start off with internet on demand printing with no upfront costs is a choice.

Internet on demand printers provide the advantage of no up front costs which allows the future author to start with no cash on hand. They also provide the tools to print any amount from one to more than a hundred at a time depending on demand. They do take a certain percentage of each book sale for fees which on average is around thirty percent of the book price.

A person who wanted more control over the process and had the time could buy the publishing tools and do it themselves. This would provide the most control especially for odd shaped publications. There would be a need for training on the tools and the initial cost of tools and supplies to consider if choosing this option.

The last option is to send the manuscripts to a print on demand publisher who could create a copy after a customer places an order. These companies in addition provide electronic versions as well as some visibility for publishers. The downside is 30% of the money made off of each sale goes back to the publisher.

Any of the above options as well as combinations can be used to print your works depending on the money or time you have available. Depending on the location as well as the money you have for the expenses related to your publication will help you pick the first printing choice. Then as you start earning from sales and make new books you can add or expand any publishing channel.

hardcover book printing and other publishing methods are now with reach of many people. Pick the option that matches what you can bring to the project. Then work on growing your writing projects as you continue your writing.




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