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Book Printing in Short Runs: A Practical Guide!

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Book Printing in Short Runs: A Practical Guide!

In an increasingly globalized world, where technology is the great ally in the daily lives of readers, there are still those who do not let go of the physical book at all.

There's nothing compared to opening a book and feeling the smell of a new book, running your hands through the sheets, touching the cover and ears and imagining the incredible story the book will have and what fantastic world it will take you to.

For independent writers who want to give this feeling to their readers, custom booklet printing service is recommended, as it helps to quantify the demand for the work, whether it is large, medium or low.

Profile of writers who make books in short runs

The advantage of hiring a custom booklet printing company to print short-run books is that it is open to all types of audiences, such as:

  • Poet

Many people dream of being a poet and that is why they write on everything that is paper, in notebooks, diaries, among others. Poets feel the need to record what they feel. So many opt for short runs to distribute to friends, sell online or at poetry events.

  • Chronicler

The chronicler is the one who talks about everyday life. For this, the most important thing is to entertain and that is why they resort to printing chronicle books to sell or give away.

Book printing on demand: advantages

  • Low cost

Compared to the amount invested by publishers for large print runs, printing a book in small print runs in a digital printer becomes much more advantageous because, in addition to having a low cost to print, there will be no need to hire a place to store books, which often makes production more expensive.

  • Update book content

It's easier to update content or enter data that the author thinks is relevant in the case of short runs.

  • Greater participation of the author

In graphics, the author participates in the entire process, choosing fonts, images, choice of paper, cover, among others. This makes the book more special, as readers will know the affection, dedication and care that the writer had for the printing of that work.

  • Deadline

In large printers and publishers, the schedule for publishing a book, from analysis to publication, can go through changes. In fast printers, however, the deadline is strictly followed, as it is understood that the customer needs a fast service and the importance of publishing the book for the author is understood.

  • Return on sales

The return on sales is entirely from the author, as he is the one who will be investing in printing and there will be no need to share the profit with other companies, if he chooses to do everything himself. In large publishers it is worked as a percentage of the sales profit for writers, as the costs of printing, shipping, and storage are much higher compared to printing books in small runs.

Conclusion

Due to the great competition among writers for publishers, the demand for custom book printing gained strength in the market and became a great option for writers who want to have their work published both for their audience, and as a gift to friends and family members.

 

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