Book Publishing and Book Printing Process

How to self publish the easy way – What we will do for you

All files SENT to our book printer for book printing services only are checked professionally, saved as PDF files and then sent to you for inspection – free of charge before placing to print as part of our service.

You will receive a written summary, including suggestions for improvement if your files are not print ready.

You will be provided with a quote for adjustments needed if you cannot complete the adjustments yourself.

You are entitled to 2, yes 2 FREE book proofs of your completed manuscript for added peace of mind.  So, if the first paper proof copy shows that you have unfortunately overlooked a typing or formatting error, simply amend your file and return to us so that we can resubmit it to print a new proof.

A book proof is normally sent to you within approx. 4-10 working days after you approve the final files. Depending on the binding type you have ordered.  Once you approve your book proof your printed books can be available for delivery within weeks.  For deadlines see notes as below.

If we are completing any of the design services, we will work with your personal requests incorporating our design experience.

Preliminary Information

Book Publishing and Book Printing Process

We can provide you with information necessary to make your dream to self publish come true.  ‘Publishing Packages’ are flexible, and can be adjusted to include extra services such as website or poster design at any time.

Just a few questions required to determine your book specifications and the services you require.

Complete the contact form online. Attend in person by interview or telephone us for this initial no obligation requirement.

You will then receive a preliminary quote based on your selections.

1. Accepting your personalised quote

Check that your new quote meets your needs.  Complete any details for delivery arrangements etc.  This is a preliminary quote.  Naturally common changes along the way such as page and design variations are taken into account.

To place your order, please fax OR scan and email a signed copy of your quote to your publishing company.  Organize to pay your minimum deposit.

Your consultant will contact you, as soon as it is received.  You will also be sent an updated invoice, along with your welcome package.

Payments can be made by bank, cheque, PayPal, credit card or cash. For PayPal payments a fee of 30 dollars per thousand dollars order value is required. Pay Pal is only available for the final payment of your order in most circumstances.

For continued use of our services, a deposit is required.  This deposit is an acceptance of your quote.

Now it is time send your important files.  Submit PDF’s, Microsoft Publisher, PowerPoint or Microsoft Word files.  (Program not here? Ask us!)  You can the ‘Send This File’ web service (a secure server), to submit large files too large for your mailbox to handle. Alternatively you can send a USB or CD.

This is your Step 1 Completed.

DEADLINES: If you have a deadline for your books to be available to you discuss this with your consultant.

Under normal circumstances all preparation processes can be completed within weeks.  Hardcover, sewn binding and large quantity orders do take a longer time to print.

Note: If you change your mind after a deposit is paid you will be required to pay an administration fee of $300.00 along with any other costs for services already provided.

Payment options are:

1. Full payment upfront.

This entitles you to 5% discount off your total purchase price. (This option is being trialed for all new customers).

Note: All accepted quotes using this option must be paid for within 7 days of the date noted on the top of your original quote form.  Unfortunately there are no exceptions.

If your Manuscript is not complete or ready to send yet, you can secure and lock in your discounted package while completing your preparations.  We will work with you when you are ready.

2. 50% deposit once you have accepted your quote.

A deposit of less than this amount may be accepted for special circumstances.

3. Lay-by on your own terms- which requires a 30 % deposit once you have accepted your quote.

We will work with your manuscript on a ‘pay as you go’ basis. Your new books will be delivered to your door shortly after your final payment.

Service Provider Refunds:

Your designs are yours to keep, not ours.  We spend the time making them for you along with your instructions.  We will keep up the process within a reasonable time limit only until they look how you want them to look within the design limitations.

The time taken to complete the design process is not refundable in any instance because we can’t simply use the files for anyone else. They are yours only.  If you find faults with your printed books then naturally we will replace them for you free of charge.  Replacements are given within the shortest possible time by following our guidelines.  Any faulty copies of your book needs to be sent back to us within two weeks from the delivery date to be eligible for the reprint.  (ALL FREIGHT IS PAID BY US)

Experienced staff are here to provide the support you need. In order to ensure your book has every opportunity of finding its way to many new homes.

Publishing for Beginners. We Love Books and we know about Books.