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Printing & Binding

So you finally have a manuscript that is edited, has a beautiful cover, and is ready for publication! That means it’s time for the final step: printing and binding. Watching your manuscript turn into a physical book is exciting, and with Night Heron Media, you have options on how you want to go about this process. Those options are: POD (print-on-demand) or ordering in bulks. Here’s how to choose!

Each Service Has Benefits-- Use This to Decide Which is Right for You!

POD (print-on-demand) 

POD is a great option for a lot of reasons! For starters, it ensures that you will only print as many books as you need, so you will not have to scramble to deal with potential overstock or wait the long periods of time needed to print new bulk stocks when you run out. Not only do you not have to worry about long waits between stocks, your stock will never actually run out if you utilize POD! 

Printing on demand is also the more environmentally friendly option, since you will only be printing what is needed.

Your book can also be updated anytime you need, if you use POD services. There’s always the possibility that in your hectic journey to publication, an error was overlooked. It might be a typo in your novel or a false statistic in your nonfiction book, but mistakes are annoying for readers and authors alike. By printing on-demand, you will avoid the possibility of needing to decide between disposing of entire stocks of books that contain an error and continuing to sell entire stocks of books that contain an error; you can just fix it and continue printing!

Printing in bulk (offset)

Offset printing is a tried and true method of printing. One of the major benefits is getting to calculate the price at which you will need to market your book before you even start printing. Based on the number of copies you want printed, you can estimate the price you will need in order to make a profit. Obviously, the more copies sold and the lower the price, the more profit. This calculation can be a useful tool in deciding how many copies you want to print, and it also allows you to sell your book at a lower price than if you were using print-on-demand services. 

Another benefit from printing in bulk is the opportunity for in-person book tours, signings, and readings. Many authors enjoy visiting bookstores with their stock in tow to get a more personal experience with their readers while promoting their work.

Should you choose to print in bulk, Night Heron Media offers services from 250-4000 copies per stock.

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