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Writers around the world dream of signing a book deal and make a living as a published author. Becoming the next J.K. Rowling and read your name on best sellers lists are common goals of the DIY era. The problem is, those are extraordinary cases, most writers have to resort to other creative book publishing methods. Self-publishing dreams are not exclusive to literature, they also apply to magazines and business publications.
Professional printing provides different formats to fulfill those self-publishing dreams. Book printing, for example, allows full creative control on design, length, color and printing finish. The most important thing is to create a quality product and use your available resources to distribute it. Publishing houses have experienced staff to oversee the process, self-publishers need to do this by themselves. These are the main steps to comply with when publishing your own book:
Lulu.com |
Blurb.com |
Custom Printing |
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Creative Control |
Moderate Creative Control Several templates available. Additional charges apply for further book editing services. The website partners with Fotolia.com to give you image access |
Moderate Creative Control. User friendly software for design suggestions. Option to hire professionals |
Full Creative Control. No template or design limitations. File can be designed using any software as long as it is a supported printing format |
Printing Quality |
No print minimums, discount after 15 copies. Different sizes and quality options available |
5 printing categories with different sizing options. Custom paper and color options |
Color and paper options as selected by the customer. Spiral, wire-o, plastic or luxury binding |
Limitations |
Limit to website editing and printing options |
Limit to website editing and printing options |
No previous content review |
Affordability |
$$ Editing services are paid for |
$ The design software offers many design DIY options |
$ - $$$ Depends on your product selection, but can be very budget-friendly |